by Ken Rozenboom After nine weeks and the second funnel now behind us, a couple things have become very clear – Senate Democrats are determined to push for more spending and expanding the scope of government. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are working on issues impacting Iowa families and pushing for legislation that strengthens our economy, fosters […]
Point Lookout, Mo.–In front of some of the proudest fans in the NAIA, the Statesmen men’s basketball team fought extremely hard but still saw the clock strike midnight on its Cinderella postseason run in a 79-78 loss to #19 seed Robert Morris (Ill.) in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division II National Championships Saturday. William […]
Branson, Mo – Making your way from the hard-court gym of Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont to the biggest show for men’s basketball in the NAIA Division II has been something Eddyville native Logan Alexander has experienced. Logan Alexander is at his second national tournament, but the previous year he never made it to the floor. This year has […]
Point Lookout, Mo.–‘Ugly’ and ‘tournament win’ are rarely terms that are seen together, but after playing in one of the best games in school history in the opening round, the William Penn men’s basketball team settled for an ugly tournament win in defeating #11 seed St. Thomas (Fla.) in the second round of the NAIA […]
Branson, Mo. – The William Penn Men’s Basketball team of 2013-14 has flown under the radar of nearly everyone since a less than impressive 0-4 start to the season. Kelly Madison who nailed the final 3-pointer of the game to help seal the deal on a team effort that stretched the small team to the […]
Point Lookout, Mo.–Arguably the best battle in NAIA Division II National Championships history, the Statesmen men’s basketball team survived to advance past #6 seed Dordt 118-116 in double-overtime early Friday morning. The contest, which was scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m., finally got underway well after 10 due to late earlier matchups. It ended after […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The importance of school lunch and breakfast was the topic of a recent meeting at George Daily Auditorium. Healthy eating for children has been a national focus in the past few years. Anne Cundiff, a registered and licensed dietitian with Hy-Vee, spoke with interested parents on “getting kids to eat more healthy […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Child hunger is a bigger problem than many may be aware of. That is the premise behind some individuals and groups looking to help make sure children don’t go hungry during the summer months and on the weekends. Free school lunches help those children in need of nutrition. “What about weekends? What […]
Des Moines, IOWA — The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is reminding the motoring public that speed is your enemy not only during the cold weather months but throughout the year. Far too often the driver who is hurrying to get to work, going to the grocery store or traveling to an out of town destination […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The magic of theatre is alive and well with the Lightwire Theater and their spectacular light creations – and it’s coming to the George Daily Auditorium! This two-for-one show includes both the Ugly Duckling and the Tortoise and the Hare on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. On the heels of their […]
