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3 weeks ago | 
indianola-ia.com | Kenzie Van Haaften
By KENZIE VAN HAAFTEN / Independent Advocate Carlisle City Council member Krista Beck was accused of creating a hostile work environment prior to the meeting on Monday, March 24. Beck brought the issue to the attention of the rest of the council at the end of the almost four-hour meeting, leading to a dispute between her and Mayor Drew Merrifield.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesimpsonian.com | Kenzie Van Haaften
Aries: It’s finally your month! Enjoy a little extra chaos; you’ve earned it. Taurus: Now is the time to fix your sleep schedule. Finals are quickly approaching. Gemini: The future may be uncertain, but you will find your way through. Cancer: Post Campus Day pains may get you down, but you are stronger than that mulch. Leo: George has blessed you this week with good luck! Use it wisely. Virgo: If you start preparing for finals now, you just might be ready by the time they get here.
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3 weeks ago | 
indianola-ia.com | Kenzie Van Haaften
By KENZIE VAN HAAFTEN / Independent Advocate Readers and fellow writers will have the chance to pick the minds and peruse the works of Warren County writers at the upcoming authors fair. Covering a range of genres and writing styles, every bookworm is sure to find a new favorite author to add to their to-be-read pile.
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1 month ago | 
indianola-ia.com | Kenzie Van Haaften
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1 month ago | 
indianola-ia.com | Kenzie Van Haaften
Two rezoning requests failed to proceed after the Carlisle City Council opted not to take action on the items during the March 24 meeting. A commercial expansion and the city's own library project are now on hold due to an unclear city ordinance on rezoning.
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1 month ago | 
thesimpsonian.com | Maddie Hays |Kenzie Van Haaften |Frank Novak
Aries: You are a Goose! You silly little guy. You may seem innocent and carefree, but you are ready to attack anyone who gets too close. Stay...
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1 month ago | 
thesimpsonian.com | Kenzie Van Haaften |Frank Novak |Claire Hughes
Aries: You are a Goose! You silly little guy. You may seem innocent and carefree, but you are ready to attack anyone who gets too close. Stay silly you little terror. Taurus: You are a Pelican! Some may overlook you, saying you are basic; but the real ones know you are classic. Gemini: You are the American Woodcock! This little guy is goofy, down to the way he walks. Keep your whimsy and meep around. Cancer: You are a Kiwi! You may be built a little strange, but you are still a fan favorite.
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1 month ago | 
thesimpsonian.com | Kenzie Van Haaften |Frank Novak |Claire Hughes
March 12, 2025 Wisconsin and Iowa are like siblings. One is always cooler than the other. Both states share stereotypical “midwestern values” such as agriculture, small-town behavior and weather. However, Wisconsin beats out Iowa when all is accounted for. Wisconsin’s border features two great lakes, Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Moving into the state, Wisconsin has over 15,000 lakes. Lakes provide fun activities year-round, such as boating, snowmobiling, swimming, fishing and ice fishing.
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1 month ago | 
thesimpsonian.com | Kenzie Van Haaften |Frank Novak |Claire Hughes |Makayla Paulsen
March 12, 2025 ResLife informed Fraternity and Sorority Life presidents on Feb. 26 that all Simpson College-owned Greek houses will be required to house non-member students next year temporarily.
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1 month ago | 
thesimpsonian.com | Kenzie Van Haaften |Frank Novak |Claire Hughes |Clare Hackman
March 12, 2025 On Thursday, Feb. 27, Hulu released the “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,” revealing a horrific glimpse into the secretly traumatic lifestyle the Franke family lived for years. As many of you may recall, back in February, I wrote a review of the book “The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom” by Shari Franke, the eldest daughter of the family.
