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Klein’s two wins propel Newton boys to fifth in LHC meet
PELLA — The Newton boys track and field team figures to be in the mix for state championships in multiple events later this spring. One of those might be the sprint medley relay and the Cardinals showed what they were made of at the conference meet on Tuesday. Newton...
L-S boys finish fourth, C-M fifth at SICL West tournament
NEW SHARON — Keegan DeWitt and Lucas Sieck both finished in the top eight, Karter Smead played his first-ever 18-hole varsity round and the Lynnville-Sully boys golf team placed fourth at the South Iowa Cedar League West Division tournament on Tuesday. The Hawks shot a 345 in fourth, while...
Newton’s Lampe to play soccer at Central College
Newton senior Nate Lampe signed to play soccer at Central College on Wednesday. He joins former teammates Derek Beiner and Breyton Schwenker and reunites with current Newton head boys soccer coach and Central men’s assistant soccer coach Zach Jensen in Pella.
L-S boys edge Baxter for third at West Marshall
STATE CENTER — Corder Noun Harder won the 100-meter dash, the Hawks sprinted to a win in a relay and the Lynnville-Sully boys track and field team doubled up in four events and placed third in the West Marshall Coed Invitational on Thursday. The Hawks edged Baxter by three...
Central College art student uses grief to remember Moo’s BBQ family in senior project
PELLA, Iowa (KCCI) — One massive painting at Central College in Pella is its artist’s way of grieving the loss of her friend and boss. KCCI told you in 2022 about Moo’s BBQ in Newton closing after the owner, Jeremy Biondi, died. Now, Central College student Sophie...
Tulip Time: Schedule, tickets, weather and more to know if you're heading to Pella
PELLA, Iowa — Iowa's most colorful tradition returns this week to Pella. The 89th annual Tulip Time celebration May 2-4 features parades, performances and delicious Dutch treats. Here's what you need to know if you're heading to Tulip Time:. Parking. There's public parking around downtown and the surrounding areas.
Newton boys get back in win column against Oskaloosa
OSKALOOSA — The Newton boys tennis team snapped a three-game skid and got back into the win column on Thursday. The Cardinals posted nine straight-set wins and finished 1-1 in three-set tiebreaks during a 10-1 road win over Oskaloosa during Little Hawkeye Conference play. Newton went 5-1 in singles...
Severe weather rolls through eastern Iowa leaving thousands without power
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A heave round of rain, wind, hail and lightning roared through eastern Iowa Saturday evening. Fortunately, no major damage or injuries reported, but thousands were left in the dark. Nearly 6,000 were left in the dark in Poweshiek, Mahaska and Keokuk. More than 5,000 of...
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