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Nwagbaraocha Breaks School Record, Qualifies at Central Weather Saver

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(PELLA, Iowa) – William Penn University’s Vashti Nwagbaraocha (Jr., Milwaukee, Wis., Exercise Science) was an All-American in basketball this winter and will now get a chance to do the same in track and field as she guided William Penn at the Central Weather Saver Invitational Thursday.

The Statesmen women were fifth out of six teams with 67 points, while Grand View claimed the title with 205.5 points.

Nwagbaraocha enjoyed an unforgettable season debut as she cleared a height of 5-6 to win the high jump. More importantly, though, the junior broke the school record and qualified for nationals by hitting the automatic standard. The previous program record was 5-5 and was held by Kenyani Allen in 2002 and Na Onka Mixon in 2007.

The junior is the third WPU athlete to qualify for nationals in the outdoor campaign, joining Derek Robinson (Sr., Jenks, Okla., Communications) (hammer, discus) and Guadalupe Gonzalez (Sr., Houston, Texas, Exercise Science) (marathon) as individuals who have already punched their tickets for Gulf Shores, Ala. in late May.

Shelbie Williams (So., Hedrick, Iowa, Elementary Education) joined Nwagbaraocha as an event champion, topping all shot putters at 41-2.25. She was also 10th in the discus at 104-11.

Becky Cleppe (So., St. Petersburg, Fla., Physical Education) and Elayna VanArsdale (So., Bensalem, Pa., Secondary Education) were both two-time high placers as well. Cleppe finished third in the hammer (137-11) and sixth in the javelin (98-3), while VanArsdale was fourth in the discus (124-7) and sixth in the hammer (131-1).

Alexzandrea Woudenberg (Fr., Ottumwa, Iowa) also twice finished in the top 10, ending up sixth in both the 100 (13.60 seconds) and 200-meter dashes (27.95).

The 4×100-meter relay crew claimed gold in a time of 51.40 seconds, while Asia Laudermilch (So., Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sports Management) earned the bronze in the 100 in 13.06. Heaven Buckner (Fr., St. Louis, Mo., Business Management) matched Laudermilch by taking third in the 800-meter run in 2:35.53.

Savannah Wilz (Jr., Eddyville, Iowa) finished eighth in the shot put at 32-3.5.

William Penn’s men finished fifth out of six programs with 74 points, while Central won the crown with 177 points.

Robinson headlined the men’s efforts with three top-four placings. The senior was second in the hammer (176-5), third in the discus (158-2), and fourth in the javelin (157-8).

Malik Williams (Fr., Kansas City, Mo., Industrial Technology) was also a multiple high placer in the throws, taking fourth in the discus (153-1) and 10th in the hammer (141-8), while Dajon Shaw (Sr., Highland Park, Mich., Exercise Science) performed well in the sprints. The senior finished third in the 100 in 11.41 and 10th in the 200 in 23.52.

Malik Brown (Sr., Long Beach, Calif., Psychology), in sixth (11.60), and Michael Hubbard (Jr., Gary, Ind., Exercise Science), in 10th (11.75), were in the 100’s top 10 as well.

William Penn’s 4×1 team claimed silver in 43.29 seconds, while Mofiyinfoluwa Alade (Fr., Hoffman Estates, Ill.) ended up third in the high jump at 6-4.75.

Tyler Albert (Jr., Eldon, Iowa, Engineering Technology), in third at 164-7, and Sage Ehresman (So., Sully, Iowa, Exercise Science), in fifth at 155-11, threw the javelin successfully, while 110-meter hurdlers Andrew Leverette (Fr., Fort Worth, Texas) (6th, 16.84) and Brenden Foster (So., Rock Hill, S.C.) (8th, 17.37) also had solid days.

Seth Davis (So., Farmerville, Texas) was the best hurdler, though, by taking third in the 400-meter event in a time of 59.84 seconds.

Next Up: William Penn travels to Cedar Rapids next Saturday to compete in the Mount Mercy Mustang Open.

BP Gas Station South of Ottumwa Robbed at Gunpoint

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(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On March 20, 2018 at approximately 1:01AM, Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from BP Gas Station south of Ottumwa located at 4108 Hwy 63. The caller reported that a male subject had entered the gas station and pointed a handgun at the caller and had stolen some cigarettes after being unsuccessful in opening the cash register. The caller advised the vehicle left north on Hwy 63 and provided Wapello County Dispatch with a description of the vehicle that the male subject was seen getting into.

A short time later Ottumwa Police Officers seen a vehicle matching the description northbound on Madison Ave in Ottumwa, a traffic stop on the vehicle was conducted at Madison Ave and Mary St. in Ottumwa.

As a result of the investigation Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jacob Bonner, 18, of Eldon, Iowa and Gabriel Clarkson, 18, of Eldon, Iowa for Robbery 1st a Class B Felony. were held in the Wapello County Jail.  Ottumwa Police Department assisted in the investigation.

No other details have been released about this investigation.

– Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This information was provided via a news release sent by the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office out of Ottumwa, Iowa.

OPD: Texting, Drinking While Driving is a Dangerous Mix

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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – With warm weather approaching, grabbing your purse or wallet (as well as your cell phone) and jumping the car to take a cruise around town can seem more and more appealing. Today the Oskaloosa Police Department sent out a news release to area media warning drivers of the dangers involved in texting and driving along with drinking and driving.

The impairments associated with drunk driving and texting while driving are very similar, according to the National Highway and Transportation Administration (NHTSA). Both cause distraction and impaired driving that can result in following too closely, not being able to brake on time or weaving into oncoming traffic. Drivers who are texting behind the wheel have a 23{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} higher chance of causing a crash. According to the news release sent by the OPD, that is equivalent to drinking four beers.

High Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect by State Patrol

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(DES MOINES, Iowa) – The Iowa State Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle yesterday on Hwy 218 near Nashua around 9:30 am for a speed violation. The driver, 21 year old Devon Cooke of Miami, Florida, fled at speeds over 100mph and drove at oncoming traffic. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit when his tires became deflated from a set of stop sticks deployed by officers.

Driver was charged with OWI 1st degree, felony eluding, assault on a peace officer, possession with intent to deliver, fail to affix tax stamp, possession of drug paraphernalia and multiple traffic violations. He is being held in the Chickasaw County Jail on these charges and awaiting extradition to Dade County Florida where is wanted for 2nd degree murder.

Assisting in the pursuit was Iowa DOT Enforcement, Bremer County Sheriff’s Department. Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Department, Blackhawk County Sheriff’s Department and Janesville Police Department.

Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Sissy the Calico Cat

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Meet Sissy the Cat, KBOE 104.9 FM & KMZN‘s Pet of the Week from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. ????????

Sissy is a sassy 3-year-old calico cat who is ready to be the ultimate housecat in your home. She came to the shelter front-declawed and she is already spayed – so she’s ready for you to spoil her today!

Contact Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter by calling 641-673-3991 to learn more about Sissy, or visit their website at http://www.stephenmemorial.org

Oskaloosa Optimist Flag Project Continues to Grow

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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – In 2012, the Optimist Club of Oskaloosa began a project of placing flags in city resident’s yard as part of a club project to promote patriotism and help fund the club’s projects. There were 65 flags the first year and participation has grown each year since.

The Optimist Club kicked off its 2018 campaign this past week and hopes the project continues to grow.

“The project has been wonderful for our city and club,” says RD Keep, secretary-treasurer of the club. “We have been able to support many community activities such as events at the George Daily Auditorium, Oskaloosa Middle School PBIS program, public library programs and movies for kids. We have been able to partner with the Oskaloosa Shooting Team to assist them with their activities and in return they help us place the flags.”

As the project grows, so does the list of things it helps to contribute to.

“It is all about promoting patriotism in our town and allowing us to give back to our community,” adds Katelynn Nimtz, Optimist Club president. “We are looking at a large project in conjunction with the new Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center.”

Project details are simple. For an annual fee, the Optimists will place a tube that juts up just above the ground (but easily mowed over) in the public right-of-way approximately four feet from the curb or edge of the road. On five holidays, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day, the flags go up at sunup and are taken down just before dusk.

“We use a cotton cloth flag attached to a 10-foot standard that is inserted into the tube,” explains Keep. “It is most impressive when several flags are fluttering in the breeze in a neighborhood. Edmundson Drive, 15th Avenue West and Westfield Drive have nearly 40 flags each time. We also have the Elmhurst Housing development with all participants. It is quite a sight to see.”

The Optimists will be at Penn Central Mall this Sunday during the “Experience Mahaska” event and residents may renew or sign up at the event between 1–4 PM.

Keep says that anyone interested in the placing a flag in their yard could contact him at 641-673-0123 to learn more.

“We hope more residents will join us this year,” he concludes. “We live in a great country and should celebrate our freedom – and what better way than to display a flag?”

-The information in this article was provided in a news release from the Oskaloosa Optimist Club.

Shania Twain Dominates the US Country Charts

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Country Music History – On This Day

1938 – Singer/songwriter/producer Norro Wilson is born in Scottsville, Kentucky. He died of heart failure on June 8, 2017

1944 – Songwriter Bob McDill is born in Walden, Texas.

1971 – Music artist Clay Davidson is born in Saltville, Virginia.

1977 – Kenny Rogers is #1 on the Country Charts with Lucille.

1996 – Shania Twain continues to dominate the US Country Music Charts with The Woman in Me at #1.

2006 – Hank Williams Jr. surrenders to police due to a warrant issued as the result of an alleged assault. The charges would be later dropped in 2007 due to a lack of evidence.

MHP Offers 3D Mammography for Breast Imaging

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(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – Mahaska Health Partnership has added new, state-of-the-art breast imaging technology by Siemens called 3D breast tomosynthesis. This technology, the most advanced in the region, takes aim at improving breast cancer detection, reducing false-positive findings and cutting patient call-backs.

“Not all mammography technology is created equal,” said MHP Director of Radiology Julie Hartke. “While 2D mammograms produce a flat image of a patient’s breast, the 3D technology of True Breast Tomosynthesis takes 25 images of the breast from many angles as the X-ray tube moves across the breast.”

Siemens technology provides a 50-degree arc, which allows the technologist to build a 3D rendition of the breast and allows doctors to see the breast tissue in fine detail. Radiologists can then see more clearly through breast tissue that may be overlapping or through the tissue of women with dense breasts. Hartke said doctors are better able to detect and diagnose small tumors and rule out abnormalities that may have looked suspicious in the patient’s 2D mammogram.

“Clinical data has demonstrated that the addition of 3D digital breast tomosynthesis to a patient’s traditional 2D digital mammogram increases detection of breast tumors,” Hartke explained. “MHP chose the True Breast Tomosynthesis option because it gives us wide-angle image acquisition that helps our physicians see more than traditional 2D mammography alone.”

Dr. Akhtar Ashraf, radiologist at MHP, said that by reducing the distortion created by tissue overlap or dense breast tissue in 2D mammograms, physicians are better able to detect early breast cancers. “In clinical practice, increased diagnostic accuracy means fewer diagnostic biopsy procedures and fewer anxiety-inducing recalls, which typically contributes to both improved patient outcomes and reduced cost,” Dr. Ashraf explained.

Mahaska Health Partnership’s Radiology team completed special training and certification on the True Breast Tomosynthesis technology prior to offering the service publicly.

“Early detection is the best offense for breast cancer defense,” Dr. Tim Breon said. “Finding tumors early can be a life changer. We’re able to create treatment plans that are more effective. Our goal as a health provider is to continually seek out the technology that best lends to making a difference in the lives of our patients. We believe that Siemens True Breast Tomosynthesis technology can help us save lives.”

3D mammograms are covered by Medicare and Medicaid, as well as most insurance plans. However, some insurance plans do not cover the additional amount patients are charged for 3D mammograms. MHP is offering a substantial reduced rate of $10.00 for the 3D portion of a mammogram if it is not covered by a person’s insurance plan.

“We are so excited to be able to offer this level of technology to our region,” Hartke stressed. “This is a fine example of our mission in action. We’ve improved process by taking what we offer to the next level while keeping our patient’s needs in mind.

“Our 3D equipment has the lowest dose of radiation in our region and we’ve elected to set our cost for the 3D portion of the exam at a nominal $10 if it is not covered by the patient’s insurance, making us the lowest in the region.”

For more information or to schedule an appointment for a mammogram, please contact MHP Radiology at 641.672.3322.

-This information was provided in a news release from Mahaska Health Partnership.

Robinson Claims First Career ‘Athlete of the Week’ Award

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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)–William Penn University’s Derek Robinson (Sr., Jenks, Okla., Communications) had the best outing of his collegiate career and was appropriately rewarded as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week Monday.

Robinson collected his first-ever weekly award after qualifying for two events and finishing high in two other events at the Central Invitational.

With his marks, the senior will now compete at nationals in the hammer and discus after hitting automatic-qualifying standards in both competitions.  He won the hammer at 181-9 and was second in the discus at 165-6; both are personal bests.

Robinson also placed fifth in the javelin at 159-9 and sixth in the shot put at 44-0.5.

Currently, Robinson ranks fourth in the NAIA in the discus and sixth in the hammer.

The award is the third for the men’s program this year.

 

‘Experience Mahaska’ at Penn Central Mall This Sunday

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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Penn Central Mall will host “Experience Mahaska Community Activities & Events Expo” event in the Mall on Sunday, April 8. The event is designed to be an interactive introduction of all of the incredible clubs, activities, events and organizations available right here in the Mahaska County community. The event is open to the public and will be held at Penn Central Mall on Sunday, April 8th. Nearly 45 entities that offer “things to do” for all ages in the community will host stations from 1PM – 4PM.

The community is invited to attend and experience activities that are available right here in their community with hands-on, interactive stations that are creative, fun and unique.

Come walk the MCRF trail, checkout a racecar from Eddyville Raceway Park, see the KBOE/KMZN booth, play a spin the wheel trivia game with Hy-Vee and earn the chance to win Fuel Saver points, take an indoor “test ride” on a bike from Bobzilla’s Bicycle Werks and do much much more at the Experience Mahaska Events Expo.

“I am excited to see the community working together to get the word out about what’s happening in Mahaska County,” stated Mike Gipple, Mall manager. “It has been fun connecting with entities and clubs to be a part of this great event. In addition, we are incredibly thankful to MCRF and the Mahaska Co. YMCA for their assistance in making this unique event happen.”

Penn Central Mall will provide a sheet with descriptions and introductions of the stations at the event.

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