PELLA—Central College strong safety Cameron Bannister (5th-year, State Center, West Marshall HS) is among 136 college and university players nominated for the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.® Bannister is among the nominees in a combined category of NCAA FCS, Division II and Division III players as well as NAIA athletes. The team […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced the hiring of Victoria Vinokur as Head Track and Field Coach. Vinokur comes to WPU from Missouri Valley College where she served in the same role the past four years. Vinokur, who concentrated primarily on coaching individuals in throws, multi-events, race walk, and horizontal […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – To many, a staple of the summer is hearing the crack of a baseball against an aluminum bat and the cheers of parents, siblings, and teammates alike. The start of little league practice in the springtime is often an early reminder that summer will soon be here. And just as soon as […]
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 […]
Chase Randall Takes Second 360 Win in a Row for $3,750; Mike Mayberry Claims $1200 with Pro Sprints Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 9, 2023) – Brian Brown roared from his starting spot in row four to win his 64th career feature Saturday night on Farm Bureau Financial Services Night at the Knoxville […]
by Ryan De Zwarte The month of June started out by wrapping up the season 2023 in Ames at the USATF state championship. Oskaloosa athlete Tierney Carter found success finishing 2nd in the 800m, 2nd in the 400m hurdles and 3rd in the high jump. The De Zwarte brothers also excelled, with Rylee finishing 8th […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) fell 5-2 to Knoxville on Saturday despite out-hitting them five to three. A single by Linus Morrison put Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) on the board in the top of the first. Knoxville tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to an error, and a single by Trey […]
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, […]
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 […]
MORAVIA – North Mahaska saw its season come to an end in the Class 1A District 9 semifinal Wednesday in Moravia. The Warhawks advanced to the semifinal Saturday on a dramatic seventh inning comeback but could not duplicate it against a hard-hitting Moravia team ending in a 4-1 loss. North Mahaska was limited to […]
