CENTERVILLE – If Jason Slaughter has any say in it, it won't take another eight years for an Iowa State Little League Tournament will be held in southeastern Iowa.
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There’s a variety of events throughout the area this weekend, with many of them being held in the outdoors to enjoy the sunny summer forecast. Here’s a look at what’s going on:
INDIANOLA — Centerville baseball head coach Ryan Hodges had seen a different look in his team's eyes even before Tuesday's 2A Substate 7 final vs Pleasantville came around. His observation was confirmed after the Big Reds dominated the Trojans 12-1 and punched their ticket to the state baseb…
WASHINGTON – The South Central Conference went through an entire decade at one point with at least one team qualifying for the state baseball tournament every year.
AMES — The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences dean's list honors students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the spring semester of 2021.
CENTERVILLE — The Centerville City Council modified rules relating to golf carts and UTVs.
OTTUMWA – On the same day they shared the field together at the Iowa High School Girls State Softball Tournament, Sigourney batterymates Carly Goodwin and Kaylee Weber were each named to the Class 1A South Central All District team as announced Monday by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association.
CENTERVILLE — Centerville is hosting a community blood drive next month in partnership with LifeServe Blood Center.
CENTERVILLE — The Pella Christian Eagles made a spirited push with two-outs in their final trip to the plate. It wasn't enough to counter the Centerville Big Reds.
WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
CENTERVILLE — A 14-hit night was just what the doctor ordered for the Centerville Big Reds Tuesday.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa High School construction trades program is set to begin building on day one.
The hot summer months are called the "dog days of summer."
Southeast Iowa is in full swing this weekend with a range of activities. There’s garden events, outdoor movies, concerts, dogs and Expo activities. Take a look at what’s going on.
BLOOMFIELD — It's been a season filled with ups and downs for the young Moravia High School baseball team.
ALBIA — The Albia Lady Dees softball team did something they've never done in program history on Wednesday night.
OTTUMWA — A World War II military vehicle convoy will roll through the area next month.
CENTERVILLE — Both Centerville and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont took care of business on Friday night as the two remaining South Central Conference championship contenders both scored wins.
WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted last week.
KNOXVILLE — The race may yet be on for the South Central Conference baseball title.
DES MOINES — Centerville was one of 26 applicants to receive a Community Catalyst grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the organization said in a press release Wednesday.
OTTUMWA — The first official postseason for Ottumwa Little League will see plenty of action taking place on the diamonds within the City of Bridges.
ALBIA — Mackenna Jones drilled a three-run homer for the 13th-ranked Lady Dees while pitching a two-hit shutout against the Chiefs in a 14-0, four-inning non-conference victory at the Monroe County Sports Complex.
MORAVIA — Chelsey Huff and Lauren Summers may not just be two of the best pitchers in the Southeast Iowa Superconference.
MORAVIA — The Cardinal High School baseball team didn't exactly show up at full strength to Fenton Field on Wednesday.
CENTERVILLE — Executing in high-leverage moments separate the good teams from the rest. And after a walk-off 2-1 win over Clarke on Tuesday, the Big Reds walked off their home field with boosted confidence in each other, a valuable trait come post-season time.
CENTERVILLE — When it comes to softball, Vanessa Bakley was quite the student.
BLOOMFIELD — The future is bright for the Davis County softball team.
Several area college students earned accolades for the spring semester, as several fulfilled graduated requirements, made their school's highest academic lists and other notable achievements.
CENTERVILLE – With sights set on competing against the best teams in the state come late July, Centerville head baseball coach Ryan Hodges set out to test his team with a schedule filled with tough opponents.
OTTUMWA — The northern hemisphere will officially welcome summer on Sunday, but Thursday will serve as a bit of a pre-game ceremony.
CENTERVILLE — A host of policy changes are coming for Centerville Community Schools, including the elimination of school book fees.
KEOSAUQUA – As he filled out his lineup card for the second game of Thursday's varsity doubleheader with Centerville, Van Buren County head softball coach Randy Smith had a thought.
STORM LAKE — Buena Vista University announced the names of recent local graduates of the school, and also announced local students who were named to the school's dean's list for the spring term.
There’s no shortage of activity this weekend. Popular traditions are returning, and some new traditions are being born. Here’s a look at what’s going on.
EDDYVILLE — It was a heck of a week for the Centerville Big Reds.
EDDYVILLE — Brooklyn Bettis opened Wednesday night's South Central Conference softball contest by walking Centerville freshman Kiera Klum.
OTTUMWA – One team might have come out with more runs on the scoreboard when seven innings were complete on Tuesday.
CENTERVILLE — The price tag of a proposed paver project has led to the Centerville City Council scraping it from consideration.
MORAVIA — An open house to show off the restoration of the Wabash Depot complex is set for Sunday in Moravia.
CENTERVILLE — With one dash to home plate, Claire Mathews and the Centerville Redettes were off to the races against Moulton-Udell.
CENTERVILLE — A seven run first inning seemingly put the Centerville Big Reds out to a comfortable lead Friday. But a mid-game charge by the Knoxville Panthers made things interesting.
RATHBUN LAKE — Authorities say a fisherman died Friday afternoon at Rathbun Lake.
BLOOMFIELD — The Davis County softball team is proving to be tough to beat, even by the slimest of margins.
Indian Hills Community College has released its honor roll for the 2021 spring term. A total of 426 students made the list, and had to have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled full-time at the college.
OTTUMWA — Community 1st Credit Union is awarding $44,000 in scholarships to 22 area high school seniors and returning college students this spring.
CENTERVILLE — The Centerville softball team finally got the train out of the station, so to speak, on Saturday in their home tournament.
CENTERVILLE — It will be a season filled with tests for the Centerville baseball team to pass.
MORAVIA — Neither Kevin Fritz nor Destiny Nathaniel saw the base-running antics of Javier Baez on Thursday afternoon.
OTTUMWA — James Kenyon had a glint in his eye when he discussed the numerous visits he had with people from around the state.
