Janie Van Donge of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports women’s basketball offensive player-of-the-week. Van Donge, a senior from Hospers, Iowa, made the most of her chances from the floor on the week. She converted at a clip of 82 percent from the floor on the way to averaging 20.5 points per game. She also pulled down 5.5 rebounds per game as the Defenders picked up a pair of wins.

Northwest Iowa Groups Receive Funding to Prevent Homelessness
Two northwest Iowa organizations are receiving state funding to strengthen efforts to keep families in their homes. The Iowa Finance Authority