GRINNELL, Iowa — Quincy University’s depth and top-end speed proved decisive on Saturday as the Hawks swept both the men’s and women’s dual meets against Grinnell College inside the Russell K. Osgood Pool. The Quincy men claimed a 185–75 victory, while the women topped the Pioneers 158–103 in a competitive early-season matchup featuring several standout […]
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Grinnell College men’s soccer team could not overcome an early deficit on Saturday afternoon, falling 2–0 to Lake Forest College at Farwell Field. Lake Forest, now 16–1 overall and 7–0 in the Midwest Conference, used two first-half goals and a sturdy back line to remain perfect in league play. The […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — The University of Chicago’s balanced offense and opportunistic defense proved too much for Grinnell College on Saturday, as the Maroons claimed a 38–7 Midwest Conference win at Rosenbloom Field. Chicago (6–1, 6–0 MWC) struck first with a 50-yard field goal from Walter Kilgore, then extended the lead late in the opening quarter […]
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Grinnell College women’s soccer team battled one of the nation’s top-ranked programs on Saturday, falling 3–0 to unbeaten Lake Forest College at Farwell Field. Lake Forest, now 17–0 overall and 7–0 in the Midwest Conference, controlled possession throughout and limited Grinnell to no shots while recording 13 of their own. […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College women’s volleyball team delivered a crisp and balanced performance Saturday afternoon, sweeping Ripon College 3–0 (26-24, 25-18, 25-17) at Darby Gymnasium. The Pioneers (8-16, 2-4 Midwest Conference) hit an impressive .326 for the match and executed cleanly from serve to finish. Grinnell controlled tempo with efficient side-out play and […]
The Iowa Auditor of State has released a new financial report on the City of New Sharon, identifying a series of ongoing accounting and oversight deficiencies — several of which have been repeated for consecutive years. The agreed-upon procedures report, covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, found seven areas of concern involving the […]
GRINNELL — It took every rally, block, and dig to settle it, but the Pioneers found a way to finish on top. In front of a packed Darby Gym crowd, Grinnell College pulled off a five-set comeback win over Coe College on Thursday night, securing the Midwest Conference victory by set scores of 25–20, 25–18, […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning to discuss a range of fiscal, infrastructure, and administrative matters reflecting the growing complexity of county governance. The meeting underscored the continuing challenge of balancing state-mandated obligations with local funding realities, as supervisors reviewed departmental budgets, rural road projects, and ongoing coordination with regional service agencies. […]
The Oskaloosa City Council convened Monday evening for a meeting that touched on nearly every corner of city government—from infrastructure maintenance and public safety to housing incentives and downtown aesthetics. The session ran methodically, with councilmembers moving through a packed agenda that underscored a city in transition, balancing growth with practical governance. Infrastructure Oversight and […]
The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors has experienced another unexpected change in its membership. Board member Clint O’Day tendered his resignation late Monday night, submitting an email to the board president formally stepping down from his position effective immediately. O’Day’s message, sent at 10:27 p.m. on October 20, expressed appreciation for the opportunity […]
