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GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College women’s basketball team put on an impressive performance Wednesday, defeating Nebraska Wesleyan 73-49 at Darby Gym. The Pioneers, now 4-1 on the season, controlled the game from start to finish, never relinquishing their lead. Strong Start Sets the Tone Grinnell surged to a 20-10 lead in the first quarter, […]
Nov 21 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa—November 18, 2024 – The Oskaloosa City Council convened for its regular session on Monday at City Hall, focusing on key decisions affecting the community. Mayor David Krutzfeldt led the meeting, with all council members present. Key Agenda Items Community Comments Residents raised pressing issues during the open comment session, including concerns over the […]
Nov 20 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened Monday morning, November 18, 2024, with a packed agenda addressing pressing issues, most notably the ongoing debate surrounding the county’s 911 services and dispatching challenges. The meeting highlighted the tension between various stakeholders, including county supervisors, city council members, and local residents, over the management […]
Nov 20 2024 | Posted in
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Grinnell, IA — Despite a spirited first-half performance, the Grinnell College men’s basketball team fell 123-111 to Wartburg College in a thrilling non-conference matchup on Tuesday evening at Darby Gymnasium. Wartburg’s Marshun Williams and Gabe Trujillo powered their team to victory with a dominant performance in the paint and clutch plays in the final minutes. […]
Nov 20 2024 | Posted in
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Rockford, IL — The Grinnell College Pioneers mounted a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Rockford University 72-67 in an electrifying women’s basketball matchup on Saturday at the Seaver Center. This thrilling win elevated the Pioneers’ record to 3-1 in the early season. After trailing by 13 points at halftime, Grinnell used a dominant third-quarter surge, […]
Nov 17 2024 | Posted in
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Grinnell, IA — The Grinnell College Pioneers showcased their offensive firepower in a commanding 126-89 victory over Principia College on Saturday afternoon at Darby Gymnasium. The win moves Grinnell to 2-1 on the season, while Principia falls to 1-2. Grinnell’s fast-paced offense overwhelmed Principia from the start, as the Pioneers shot an impressive 47.9% from […]
Nov 17 2024 | Posted in
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Mount Vernon, IA — In an electrifying matchup on Saturday at the Small Athletic and Wellness Center, the Cornell College Rams outlasted Grinnell in four sets to claim a 3-1 victory in NCAA women’s volleyball action. Cornell’s balanced offense and sharp defense propelled them to win the decisive sets, finishing with scores of 25-16, 22-25, […]
Nov 17 2024 | Posted in
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Mount Vernon, IA — Tony Gomez’s dominant performance propelled Cornell College to a 26-7 victory over Grinnell on Saturday at Van Metre Field at Ash Park. The senior running back accumulated 207 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns, leading the Rams to close their season at .500 with a 5-5 overall record. Gomez was unstoppable, […]
Nov 17 2024 | Posted in
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In a recent meeting, Mahaska County Supervisors engaged with mayors and city council members from smaller communities to address the escalating costs of police protection services provided by the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office. The discussion centered on the financial sustainability of current arrangements and the need for equitable cost-sharing models. Background Historically, many small towns […]
Nov 16 2024 | Posted in
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The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The meeting will be live-streamed with an audio-conferencing option available for public participation. Agenda Highlights: Routine Approvals: Approval of the meeting agenda, minutes from November […]