PELLA—Women’s golfer and triathlete Thea Lunning (Mason City) is Central College’s nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Established in 1991, the award recognizes graduating female athletes who have distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service and leadership throughout their college careers. Lunning graduated with a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average and a […]
Jul 10 2023 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA – After five record-breaking seasons at the helm of the Indian Hills Softball program, Lindsay Diehl has stepped down to accept the head coach position at NCAA Division I Drake University in Des Moines. “I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity that Lindsay has been presented,” stated Dr. Brett Monaghan, Indian Hills Vice President, […]
Jul 7 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA—Six Central College student-athletes were tabbed as Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars, among the most of any U.S. college and universities. The Dutch, who captured the American Rivers title last fall and competed at the NCAA Division III Championship in Florida in May, were led by Delaney Underwood (senior, Mitchellville, Colfax-Mingo HS) and Madison […]
Jul 6 2023 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA – Abdul Olusesi has been named the new Indian Hills Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach. Olusesi brings a wealth of junior college and NCAA experience to the Warrior program. “We are excited to have Abdul join our staff,” stated Indian Hills head coach Josh Sash. “I love his story and believe he will have […]
Jul 1 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA—Central College men’s track and field and cross country standout Noah Jorgenson (junior, Sidney) has been named to the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-America® Men’s Track and Field/Cross Country Team. Jorgenson is the sixth student-athlete to receive CSC Academic All-America® honors for 2022-23, the most in school history. The Dutch have now had […]
Jul 1 2023 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–A total of 10 members of the Statesmen shotgun sports team were honored by the NCSSAA with Excellence in Academics awards. Dominick Ver Meer (Jr., Pella, Iowa, Mechanical Engineering), Russell Malterud (Grad., North Branch, Minn., Master’s of Organizational Leadership), and Liam Saunders (Fr., Grinnell, Iowa, English and History) pace the way with 4.00 Grade Point […]
Jul 1 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA—Central College women’s track and field and cross country standouts Caroline McMartin (junior, Pella) and Megan Johnson (junior, Parkersburg, Aplington-Parkersburg HS) were named to the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-America® Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country Team Wednesday. To be eligible for consideration, a nominee must be a starter or key reserve and carry […]
Jul 1 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA— A four-year member of the Central College men’s tennis team under Coach Ryun Ferrell, Jackson Lewton is returning to the program as an assistant coach. Lewton returns to Central after spending two seasons as an assistant tennis coach at Wartburg College. Graduating from Central in the spring of 2019, Lewton finished with a 10-17 […]
Jul 1 2023 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA – The Indian Hills Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Michael Shedd as the first head coach of its women’s golf program. Shedd was officially introduced Monday afternoon with a press conference on GoHillsTV. PRESS CONFERENCE: SHEDD INTRODUCED AS FIRST WOMEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH, VIA GOHILLSTV “I’m excited to officially add Michael […]
Jun 27 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA—He journeyed to campus from Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin in 1950, served as a team captain, returned to Central College 12 years after graduating and left as the longest-tenured and winningest men’s basketball coach in school history. Jack Walvoord ’54 passed away at a Sioux Falls, South Dakota hospital near his home early Friday evening, surrounded […]
Jun 25 2023 | Posted in
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