NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s undefeated season came to an end Saturday in the finals of the North Mahaska Invitational volleyball tourney, but the loss came to Class 2A No. 11 Pella Christian. North Mahaska is 12-1 on the season. North Mahaska topped South Iowa Cedar League rival Lynnville-Sully, 21-8, 21-11; two days after […]
PELLA- Despite playing back-to-back days, the Central College women’s soccer team shut out their fifth opponent this season. The Dutch (7-2) defeated Illinois College, 3-0 Sunday. Central outshot the Lady Blues (6-2-1)17-8, with seven shots on goal. The opponents only had two shots on goal. “Getting a shutout with three separate goal scorers shows the […]
PELLA- Defender Spencer Taylor (junior, Norwalk) started the scoring early when he took advantage of a defensive miscue scored in the 5th minute, his third goal of the season. The Central College men’s soccer team (2-4-1) could not score again and ended up losing the match to Greenville University (Ill.) 2-1. “Overall, I thought it […]
PELLA- In her first game back from injury, goalkeeper Zoey Sizemore (sophomore, Omaha, Neb. Mercy HS) grabbed five saves and led the Central women’s soccer team to their third straight win. “It was great to have (Sizemore) back,” coach Mike Kobylinski said. “She provides a lot back there. Some leadership, and the ability to play […]
Jeff Aikey Takes Malvern Bank SLMR Bob Maschmann Memorial by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 21, 2024) – Bobby Pierce led early in the 75-lapper ahead of Devon Moran, Jonathan Davenport, Hudson O’Neal and Tim McCreadie. Pierce hit lapped traffic on lap seven, and had a 1.4 second lead on lap ten. Davenport passed Moran […]
PELLA- Holding Wartburg College without an offensive touchdown wasn’t enough as the Central College football team lost 10-6 Saturday afternoon. The turnover bug bit Central (2-1, 0-1 American Rivers Conference) in the first quarter. On Central’s second offensive possession a backwards screen pass got away from its intended receiver and a Wartburg defender went 24 […]
LA CROSSE, WIS. – The Central College volleyball team secured another unbeaten weekend with a 3-0 sweep of the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse at their tournament Saturday morning. The Dutch (11-4) started slow but finished with a 26-24, 25-17, 25-22 victory over the Eagles (4-10). Central was trailing 20-13 in the first set […]
Donald McSparen January 9, 1949 – August 1, 2024 The United States Navy – retired 1973-1996 Weapons Specialist E-6 Donald Lester McSparen was born in Ottumwa, Iowa. After studying at Ottumwa Schools, he studied truck driving at Greer Technical Institute in Braidwood, Illinois. He worked as a truck driver until 1973 when he enlisted in […]
Kelly Shryock Takes Dirt Crown Stock Car Feature by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 20, 2024) – Bobby Pierce, who cinched the high point total for the week Thursday, added a feature victory on Friday on Night #2 of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Nationals Presented by Your Life Iowa. The Oakwood, Illinois native’s win was […]
LA CROSSE, WIS. – The Central College volleyball team stayed hot with wins over Martin Luther College (Minn.) and St. Mary’s University (Minn.) Friday at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse tournament. After going 4-0 last week, Central made it six wins in a row Friday night. The Dutch started with a 25-14, 25-19, […]
