Golfing is a go May 30, 2008
"I was sucking pond water out of the water hazards, and I didn't even know if we could open," explained Shawn McCleish, who will be a sophomore at Simpson College this fall. McCleish is just one of the dedicated Kossuth Connections volunteers who has been fighting to keep the mini-golf course in Algona since the Algona City Council shot down purchasing the course in a 3-3 vote at its meeting April 21. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Garvin stepping down while on top of soccer world May 20, 2008
The next year, Courtney Opie and Heather Perez went to Simpson College in Redding and Opie was her conference's freshman of the year. Abby Barton joined Ross at MJC, and Danielle Garvin and Shayla Collie became starters for Concordia College in Irvine. (The Union Democrat)
New attitude helps Bak excel in long jump May 14, 2008
"With that in mind, she's shooting for an 18-foot jump this weekend. The Simpson College track and volleyball recruit scratched at 18 feet at the WEC meet."I know I have it in me," said Bak. "I'm confident. I've got good speed and good spring off the board. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Just a swingin' May 9, 2008
Calzaretta, who plans to study vocal performance at Simpson College in Indianola, said she and the other students have learned even more by performing with the Quad-City based band, the River City 6. The band, which is hired to perform at the event, intersperses its performances with those of the different student groups. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bunger principal takes East athletic director job May 3, 2008
Shavers holds a master's degree in educational leadership from the University of Northern Iowa and a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a concentration in social studies from Simpson College. He is looking forward to working with East's staff, students and parents to promote athletics there. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tzanakis takes throwing to heart May 2, 2008
Last weekend at the Kip Janvrin Open at Simpson College at Indianola, Iowa, she placed fifth in the discus with a throw of 136 feet, 4 inches. She also threw the hammer 112 feet. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
PAULINE H. PAULSON May 2, 2008
After high school she worked at Armand's Cosmetic Company in Des Moines, then attended Simpson College in Indianola to receive her teacher's certificate. Pauline taught school in Greene County. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
New East AD announced (922) May 2, 2008
Shavers, a Waterloo native and East High graduate, holds a master's in educational leadership from the University of Northern Iowa and a bachelor of arts in elementary education, with a concentration in social studies, from Simpson College. He was previously assistant principal at Bunger and at Northwest Middle School, in Kansas City, Kan. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Track and field losing its drawing power on local youth May 2, 2008
Besides the Division I wrestlers (Andrew Long at Iowa State, Leith at Cornell), Bret Kautz has been accepted at University of Nebraska-Omaha, Division II; Trent Tucker plans to wrestle at Coe College; Kalab Evans has decided to play baseball at Iowa Central Community College, a perennial Junior College World Series team; and Casey Tanner and Kaleb Livingston are both planning on football at either Central or Simpson College ... Wrestling-football assistant Drew Duff joins former Winterset... (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Lambert E. Neill, Jr. 1932 - 2008 May 2, 2008
Mr. Neill graduated from Simpson College in 1958 with a Bachelor of Music degree. He received his Masters from Drake University in 1966. (Kalona News, IA)
Utah Track Prepares for Big Weekend Apr 23, 2008
The team might also have a few athletes compete at the Kip Janvrin Invitational, hosted by Simpson College in Iowa. LAST TIME OUT. (Utahutes.com)
WCLT student tops in science Apr 23, 2008
By the time it was over, Wubben's advanced-beyond-her-years microbiology project netted her eight awards and recognitions, topped by the overall senior high individual award, 10,300 in prize money and scholarships, and some amazing credentials as she prepares to graduate from W-CL-T and attend Simpson College next year. In addition to her day in the sun at the science fair, Wubben's stay at Waldorf also yielded one year's worth of college credit that she will take to Simpson, where she plans on... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Hawkeyes Head To 99th Annual Drake Relays Apr 23, 2008
The Hawkeye men's team will also send competitors to the Kip Janvrin Open Friday at Indianola, IA. Simpson College will host the meet at Bill Buxton Stadium. Events are scheduled to start at noon. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Wubben wins big at state science fair Apr 20, 2008
She will attend Simpson College next year. Wubben s time at Waldorf has yielded one year s worth of college credit, she has also been able to conduct research. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Yerty Completes UW Volleyball Staff Apr 16, 2008
Prior to that, he spent seven years to the highly successful volleyball and basketball programs at Simpson College (Indianola, Iowa) as an assistant coach ... Su;ga has also been involved in several camps including Drake, Iowa HP and Simpson College among others. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Blazing to the summit Apr 14, 2008
He received a scholarship to play soccer at Simpson College this fall. DAVID USVAT, Sr., Lindhurst: Usvat played center midfielder a year ago and switched to sweeper for Lindhurst this past season, helping the Blazers' defense shut down opposing teams. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
New men’s coach ‘a good fit’ at Southwestern Apr 10, 2008
The Simpson College graduate and 1985 graduate of West Des Moines Valley where he was a teammate of NBA player Matt Bullard guided Ottumwa to a fourth-place finish in the 2004 state tournament ... Bachelor of Arts, Simpson College, 1989. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
WIU set to head to Wartburg Invite Apr 5, 2008
Macomb Journal-Macomb, Illinois - Sports. Saturday, April 05, 2008. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Pitching dominates in MCC softball sweep Apr 2, 2008
MCC (27-3, 7-1) will play host to NIACC on Thursday at Kent-Stein Park before traveling to the Simpson College JV on Friday. Reporter contact information. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Metcalf Wins 2008 Hodge Trophy Mar 29, 2008
Wrestling needs more Brent Metcalfs," Van Kley said. The Dan Hodge Trophy will be presented to Metcalf at the Iowa wrestling banquet on May 4 by representatives of W.I.N. and the Museum. The banquet will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Iowa City. Results from both the preseason NWCA All-Star meet, as well as the early December Las Vegas Invite, do count towards W.I.N.'s rankings and individuals who are be considered for the Dan Hodge Trophy. For the NCAA's record-keeping, the results from the... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Ames seeks improvement from experienced squad Mar 28, 2008
Ames schedule April 1 - at Waukee Invite April 8 - Little Cyclone Invite April 10 - Werling Invite (at Simpson College) April 15 - Jim Duea Invite April 18 - at Iowa City High April 24-26 - Drake Relays April 29 - at Mason City Mohawk Relays May 2 - CIML Iowa Conference meet (at Mason City) May 9 - Class 4A regional meet (at Ames). Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2008. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Marilyn Jane Camp Mar 8, 2008
She graduated in 1948 from the Patterson High School and then from Simpson College. She started teaching in rural Madison County in 1949 and retired in 1989 from the Muscatine Public Schools. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Great Ape Trust signs agreement with Universitas Nasional in Jakarta Feb 27, 2008
Other partnerships in place include a Memorandum of Agreement reached in 2007 with Iowa State University to create the worlds pre-eminent collaboration for primate studies; an MOU with the Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, a research organization at George Mason University that seeks to expand understanding of the mind, brain and intelligence; and an MOU with Simpson College, located just a few miles away from The Trust in Indianola. Those partnerships are strengthened by the MOU with the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
MCC to move up to D-I softball after this year Feb 27, 2008
March 19 At Simpson College, 4 p.m.. March 20 Blackhawk College, 3 p.m.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Heroes, in their words Feb 26, 2008
George worked very hard and in September 1890, he enrolled in Simpson College. He was the school's first African-American student. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A long road to victory Feb 24, 2008
He has watched hundreds, possibly thousands, of game films since becoming an assistant coach in 1988 at Simpson College in Iowa. He has drawn tens of thousands of sets -- plays performed by opponents, their movements charted and studied. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
On the Job With... Environmental Education Coordinator Lisa Anderson Feb 13, 2008
native earned a degree in Environmental Science from Simpson College in Indianola and made her way to Boone County in late 2007. As an employee of the Keep Boone County Beautiful program, Anderson coordinates more than 45 different programs in the categories of recycling and waste management, field trips, water quality, ecology awareness, wildlife, natural resources and other miscellaneous programs. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
'Carver and Henry Wallace' at brown-bag-it Feb 12, 2008
Carver attended Simpson College in Indianola and graduated from Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, which today is Iowa State University, with a masters degree. He was hired by Booker T. Washington to work at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama where he remained until his death. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Jazz Band and Show Choir receive 1 ratings Feb 9, 2008
"They are building on a great tradition - and I do believe we have some name recognition. People from other villages clamour about our shows and the kids enjoy that aspect." The Ogden Jazz band placed third out of seven schools at the Simpson College Jazz Festival, Thursday, Jan. 24. Matt Maves, saxophonist, and Ryan Runyan, trombonist, received outstanding soloist awards. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
OMS students in Orpheus honor band Feb 7, 2008
Four OMS students participated Tuesday, January 22 in the Orpheus Middle School Honor Band at Simpson College. These students were nominated by their director, Jana Flook, and rehearsed all day for the event with other students from the south central Iowa region. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
ON CAMPUS REPORT Feb 5, 2008
In a 99-76 loss to Simpson College, Musser scored 17 points and doled out a team-high nine assists. Musser, who nailed 5-of-10 field goals and 5-of-6 free throws, also had five rebounds. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
You are here: Ryan Gratz Feb 2, 2008
He attended Simpson College in Indianola. What brings you to Washington. (Washington Journal, IA)
Iowa Men host Penn State Saturday Jan 25, 2008
Freeman suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during Iowa's exhibition win over Simpson College Nov. 1. He saw his first action of the season in Iowa's 62-55 win at Northern Iowa (Dec. (Hawkeyesports.com)
NEW HEIGHTS BY PANTHER WRESTLERS Jan 23, 2008
He was an All-American at Simpson College and serves as assistant coach there. Dyer was head wrestling coach at Glenwood from 1976-2007, where he coached Stouder, a three-time Harris champion. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Iowa Travels to Face Michigan Saturday Jan 19, 2008
He suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during Iowa's exhibition win over Simpson College Nov. 1. TATE STEPPING UP Junior has improved his numbers while stepping in and playing more minutes due to injury. (Hawkeyesports.com)
OSU offers vocal, piano class Jan 15, 2008
He has taught master classes at the Santa Fe Opera, New Jersey Opera Theater, Simpson College and Portland State University. DH Reader Comments. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hawkeyes Return Home to Host Michigan State Jan 12, 2008
He suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during Iowa's exhibition win over Simpson College Nov. 1. KELLY SHARING THE BALL Freshman guard moved into the starting line-up in Iowa's last nine games and led the team in assists four times. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Area athletes dot IIAC All-Academic Team Jan 8, 2008
Simpson College: Jessica Christensen, women's cross country (so. Accounting, 4. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
They're all talkin' jazz in Cherokee today Jan 5, 2008
"It was a blast," Aurelia High School alto sax player Audrey Winterhof said as she wrapped up a solid 60-minute session next to pro Dave Camwell, assistant professor of music at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. "I learned a lot about blowing harder because I need to be heard.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Twice Told Tales: Remembering Art Mills the shoemaker Jan 3, 2008
Later, he earned his way through Simpson College repairing shoes for 25 cents an hour. "When I opened my shop here in 1935, there were 10 cobblers in Henry County, five of them in Mt. Pleasant. I often worked 60-70 hours a week, during the 1930s and 1940s especially, when the local retail shops were open late Saturday night. Customers left their shoes here for repair while they shopped, visited or attended the show next door. In those days, we worked with poor quality glue and rubber products... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
A poor finish in Iowa could doom Edwards' candidacy Jan 2, 2008
Patricia Calkins, 49, a teacher at Simpson College in Indianola, said she's going to vote for Sen. Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut, "who is not going to make it." Edwards will be her second choice, because "he has a better handle on the domestic problems of the country," she said, unless Sen. (SunSpot.net)
Prep basketball: Trojans honor coaches, then rally past Saints Dec 22, 2007
McGraw, a Simpson College graduate, took the helm of the Trojan program in 1979, and eventually propelled East to 13 state tournament appearances and state titles in both 1990 and 2003. He has 561 wins in 36 total years of coaching. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Steinke on Midwest rugby team that won national tourney Dec 22, 2007
Currently, Steinke attends Simpson College and plays lock for the Des Moines women s rugby team, coached by Phil Kaser, who traveled to Nashville with Steinke. It s a unique, competitive sport, Steinke said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hawkeye men look for third win in four outings Dec 13, 2007
It could feature the Carver-Hawkeye Arena return of , who suffered a foot injury Nov. 1 during an exhibition game against Simpson College. Freeman helped the Hawkeyes to a 62-55 win at Northern Iowa on Dec. 5 by scoring 15 points in 24 minutes. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Frances Galvin Mason Dec 11, 2007
She was raised in Pleasantville and following graduation from Pleasantville High School, she attended Simpson College. On Sept. 1, 1934, she was united in marriage to Francis Scott Mason in Monmouth, Ill. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
Glogowski to take Simpson reins Dec 8, 2007
INDIANOLA, Iowa -- Simpson College will officially named University of South Dakota defensive coordinator Jim Glogowski as the Iowa Conference school's head football coach today. Glowgowski, a four-year starter at strong safety and linebacker for the Coyotes, was named the North Central Conference most valuable defensive back in 1995. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Hawkeyes Travel to Iowa State for Afternoon Contest Dec 8, 2007
He missed Iowa's first nine games after suffering a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during Iowa's exhibition win over Simpson College Nov. 1. Freeman played 24 minutes against the Panthers, collecting 15 points, three assists and one rebound. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeyes get more out of junior guard than expected Dec 7, 2007
Freeman suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during Iowa's exhibition win over Simpson College on Nov. 1. A surgical screw was inserted Nov. 2, and Freeman, a junior from Maywood, Ill. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Iowa pounces on Panthers, 62-55 Dec 6, 2007
Freeman, a junior guard, played his first minutes of the regular season since suffering a fracture in his left foot during Iowa's exhibition win over Simpson College. Freeman -- in 24 minutes -- was 5 of 7 from the field and 2 of 2 from the line. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Wapello native calls Washington 'opportunity' Dec 1, 2007
He attended Simpson College with dreams of becoming a professional football star. Instead, he graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Ag Business. (Washington Journal, IA)
Good morning Cedar Valley Nov 28, 2007
--- A good chance to look inside the new Wartburg-Waverly Recreation Center, known as the W, could be tonight when the men's and women's basketball teams play Simpson College beginning at 6 p.m. in Levick Arena. --- The UNI Student Composer's Concert will be 6 p.m. in Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Creston/O-M wrestlers begin title defense Nov 27, 2007
The other graduation was fifth-place finisher (145) Caleb Brus, who currently sports a 5-3 record for Simpson College at 141 and 149 pounds. Other newcomers to the varsity lineup include Brody Jay (135 or 140 with Quin Leith) and Todd Ramaeker (152 or 160). (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
A Mormon Can Be President Nov 22, 2007
Republican presidential hopeful and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney addresses supporters during a campaign stop at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa in this June 30, 2007 file photo. Romney's Mormon faith is making it hard for him to win over Southern Baptists and other evangelical Protestants in the race for the Republican Party's nomination for the 2008 U.S. presidential election, many experts say. (Townhall.com)
Christmas Concert to be performed in Washington Nov 22, 2007
Later he moved to the United States and currently is studying music at Simpson College at Indianola, Iowa. His music includes: My Lord, What a Mornin, Every Time I Feel the Spirit, Ave Maria, and O' Holy Night. (Kalona News, IA)
Truman women notch victory Nov 20, 2007
Truman competes in the Simpson College Invitational Dec. 1. Comments. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
USF Hosts Sacramento State in 2007-08 Home Opener Saturday at War Memorial Gym Nov 14, 2007
The Hornets torched Simpson College 104-71 and host Southern Utah in a midweek contest before traveling to the Hilltop Saturday night. Sacramento State posted a 10-19 record last season and finished eighth in the Big Sky with a 5-11 conference slate. (Usfdons.com)
Men's Basketball Game Notes: at Iowa Nov 8, 2007
The Bengals, who return two starters in and , picked up an 84-69 exhibition win over Rocky Mountain last Friday, while Iowa, who went 17-14 and 9-7 in the Big Ten last year, won 56-30 over Simpson College. Iowa has won 44 consecutive home openers and 29 straight season openers. (Isubengals.com)
Baptism by fire for Hawk frosh Nov 7, 2007
Spending 31 minutes on the hardwood in last week's exhibition win over Simpson College, Peterson only scored two points - but his maturity and ability to share the basketball has earned him the respect of the coaching staff. "Jeff has done a great job," first-year men's basketball coach Todd Lickliter said Tuesday. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Already a hit with her gender, Clinton still has gaps to close Nov 5, 2007
"It's an old battle," said Clinton supporter Connie Morris, 65, of Garden Grove, Iowa, explaining the small number of men in the audience at the Simpson College gym in Indianola. "They think women are inferior to men, so they'll vote for the men candidates.". (Rocky Mountain News)
Beavers top Dubuque on Senior Day, 35-14 Nov 4, 2007
Buena Vista will conclude the regular season next Saturday at Simpson College. Buena Vista 35, Dubuque 14. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Taking on Dr. James Watson: My Duty to Black People Everywhere Nov 4, 2007
At 30, Carver enrolled as the only black student at Simpson College in Iowa. Determined to study science, Carver transferred to Iowa Agricultural College (now Iowa State University) in 1891, where he earned a B.S. in 1894 and an M.S. in Bacterial Botany and Agriculture in 1897. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
College Sports Briefs Nov 3, 2007
IOWA CITY (UI) The University of Iowa blocked 10 shots, compiled nine steals and limited Simpson College to 18. 5 percent shooting from the field (10 of 54) during a 56-30 exhibition men's basketball victory Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Iowa guard Freeman out several weeks with foot injury Nov 3, 2007
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa point guard Tony Freeman will be out four to six weeks after fracturing a bone in his left foot Thursday in an exhibition game against Simpson College. Freeman started 17 games last season, leading the team with 3. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Turner’s PlayOn to Stream Nine Big Ten Basketball Games Nov 2, 2007
Nov. 1: Simpson College at Iowa. Nov. 10: Army at Minnesota. (Multichannel News)
Post Game Audio: Justin Johnson Nov 2, 2007
It certainly wasn't pretty, but the Justin Johnson was happy to get this first one out of the way in their exhibition win over Simpson College. Johnson led the Hawkeyes in scoring and he talks about getting the first one in the books under Coach Lickliter, how things were different in pre-game, plus much more. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
