Ellie Jacobson of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports pitcher-of-the-week. Jacobson, a senior from Humboldt, Iowa, had a pair of wins in the circle, pitching 10 innings with 10 strikeouts and only one run allowed. She posted an ERA of 0.70, currently sitting third in the GPAC in ERA (0.71), third in strikeouts (25), and first in wins (5).

Kwik Star Planning to Phase Out Pennies
A major Midwest convenience store chain will soon start phasing out pennies. With over 140 locations in Iowa, Kwik Star says