Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Scholarship Recipients
Oct 13, 2026
PELLA -- Central College announced 15 education students have been awarded Geisler-Penquite Scholarships in 2026. The scholarship and Geisler-Penquite Foundation were established by Harold and Mavis Hobbs Geisler, named honorary alumna in 2000, and Cecil…
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Two Arrested in Centerville Following Narcotics Investigation
Oct 12, 2026
CENTERVILLE – Two people were arrested in Centerville on Thursday after a narcotics investigation. According to the Centerville Police Department, officers executed search warrants at two residences on Thursday, October 8: one located at 543…
Ottumwa Regional Health Center Awarded State Grant to Strengthen Local Cancer Cares
Oct 09, 2026
OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) has been selected by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to receive funding for the Combat Cancer Health Hub Program, a statewide initiative designed to…
Rob Lindley ’95 Returns to Central in “Working Actor” Career Conversations
Oct 08, 2026
PELLA -- Rob Lindley, actor and 1995 Central College graduate, is coming back to campus for a conversation and storytelling event. Entitled “Working Actor,” the event will engage students and the public in strategizing a…
City of Keota to Consider Overhaul of Water Treatment System
Oct 07, 2026
KEOTA – The city of Keota could be nearing an overhaul of their water treatment system. The city announced in a social media post that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has required the…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Community to Annual Women’s Health Night
Oct 06, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health invites community members in Oskaloosa and surrounding areas to attend an evening of health information, fellowship, food, and community. The annual Women’s Health Night recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October.…
Ames Man Arrested After Crashing Vehicle into Building Near Fairfield
Oct 06, 2026
FAIRFIELD – An Ames man was arrested on Friday after authorities say he intentionally crashed into a building near Fairfield. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at around 5:00 AM on…
Ottumwa Regional Health Center to Host 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Oct 05, 2026
OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) will host its 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the hospital’s front parking lot at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue…
William Penn University Secures $35,000 Toward Collaborative Robotics System for Industrial Technology, Engineering Programs
Oct 02, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University has received $35,000 in foundation grants toward a collaborative robot (cobot) system for its industrial technology and engineering programs, with a $25,000 grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation and $10,000…
Train Derailment in Marion County Results in Closure of Geneva Drive
Oct 02, 2026
MARION COUNTY – Multiple agencies responded to a train derailment in Marion County yesterday that has resulted in the closure of a portion of Geneva Drive. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says that the derailment…