PELLA—Three graduates who notched victories on the NCAA postseason stage are the newest inductees in the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor. Longtime football defensive coordinator Don De Waard ’82, former NCAA Division III javelin champion and volleyball standout Alicia Whisner Fisher ’07 and George Wares ’76, the winningest softball coach in Division III history, […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Just prior to 7 pm on Wednesday a quick passing rain shower developed over the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. While it was raining the sun was shining indicating that the shower would pass quickly and it did but the start of the races were delayed by just over a ½ hour. […]
Brian Brown Wins #62 in 410’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2023) – Brady Bacon had his third USAC Corn Belt Clash victory in his sights, but it was Jake Swanson who stole the show Saturday night at the Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars […]
PELLA—Central College is offering Junior Golf Nights on the school’s Ryerson Practice Facility this summer. Junior high and high school players may participate in any or all of the six sessions. Cost is $15 per session and golf balls are provided. They’ll be conducted June 8, 15, 22, and 29 and July 6 and 13. […]
PELLA—Bringing the energy and commitment to Central College baseball he displayed as a pitcher, team co-captain and assistant coach, Adam Carey is the Dutch program’s new head coach. Carey, a 2019 Central grad, spent the past two seasons as the team’s pitching coach. He also served as a Dutch assistant for the 2020 season before […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) defeated Norwalk 6-5 on Thursday thanks to a walk-off sacrifice fly. The game was tied at five with Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) batting in the bottom of the eighth when Caleb Cohrt’s sac fly scored one run for Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity). Norwalk evened things up at five in the top […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 7-2 loss to Norwalk on Wednesday. Norwalk took the lead on a double in the second inning. In the first inning, Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) got their offense started. Jarrod Parks drove in one when Parks singled. DJ Harris […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska got the bats rattling when they needed and forced BGM into errors to hold off the prowling Bears 3-1 in South Iowa Cedar League play. BGM took the early lead in the top of third inning then NM scored two in the third and another in the fourth to secure […]
On Saturday, May 27th, the OHS academic club, C.R.A.M. (Cultural Reviews of Asian Media) traveled to Des Moines for CelebrAsian, Iowa’s largest Asian American event. The group enjoyed authentic food, cultural exhibits, and live entertainment. Highlights included henna at the Indian Village, watching the Takraw (foot volleyball) tournament, martial arts showcases, and amazing food! A […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Holly Roepke will return to Grinnell College with her appointment as Director of Athletics. She will also serve as Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (PEAR). Holly is currently Director of Athletics at California Lutheran University, where she also served as Senior Associate Director. She will begin work […]
