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The game took place in UW-Oshkosh Rec Plex.

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On Thursday, May 15, former Mount Ayr High School standout Alexa Anderson collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

The Central Dutch lost 0-3.

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Sydney Rockhold, former Ottumwa High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 15 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

The game took place in Saint Mary's Softball Field.

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Tory Henry, former Clarke Community High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 15 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

The game took place in UW-Oshkosh Rec Plex.

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Former Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr-Sr HighSchool standout Emma Lenox played on Thursday, May 15 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

The game took place in UW-Oshkosh Rec Plex.

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Clarke Community High School standout Ali Henry’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship on Thursday, May 15

The game took place in UW-Oshkosh Rec Plex.

Decatur County: Social Security dependency reached 9.2% in 2022

By South Iowa News | May 15, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.2% of income in Decatur County, providing an average of $4,100 per capita to residents.

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3 Black students enrolled in Adair County schools in 2023-24 school year

Adair County schools had three Black students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

Bipartisan resolution introduced recognizing May as National Foster Care Month

Representatives Zach Nunn and Sydney Kamlager-Dove have introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize May as National Foster Care Month.

Former Albia High School standout Sydney Hoskins’ collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 15

They open the tournament against UW - Stevens Point Pointers.

Former Clarke Community High School standout Ali Henry’s collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 15

First game takes place on Thursday, May 15.

The NCAA Division III Softball Championship is ready to begin with the collegiate team of former Ottumwa High School Sydney Rockhold participating

They open the tournament against DePauw Tigers.

Tory Henry, former Clarke Community High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

They open the tournament against UW - Stevens Point Pointers.

The NCAA Division III Softball Championship is ready to begin with the collegiate team of former Mount Ayr High School Alexa Anderson participating

First game takes place on Thursday, May 15.

Emma Lenox, former Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr-Sr HighSchool softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

First game takes place on Thursday, May 15.

Lucas County: Social Security made up 9.2% of total income in 2022

By South Iowa News | May 13, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.2% of income in Lucas County, providing an average of $4,558 per capita to residents.

In 2022, Adair County ranks 45th among Iowa counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,370

In 2022, residents of Adair County received an average of $12,370 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 45th highest in Iowa.

How many Native American students were enrolled in Adair County schools for 2023-24 school year?

Native American students made up 0.6% of the enrollment in Adair County public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

Nunn introduces bipartisan bill expanding Medicaid maternity healthcare

Representative Zach Nunn of Iowa has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving access to maternal healthcare for women on Medicaid.

Clarke County: Social Security transfers accounted for 8.2% of income in 2022