Sports
Huskers’ graduation success remains at all-time high of 95 percent
University of Nebraska–Lincoln student-athletes continued the Huskers’ tradition of being a national leader in the classroom, posting a 95 percent NCAA Graduation Success Rate for the second straight year.
Peru State College reports success after third Giving Day event
The Peru State College Foundation recently hosted their Third Giving Day on October 19-20. As of November 1, 2022, $56,590 has been raised from 90 unique donors.
Homestead Monument to host Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures Celebration
Go back in time this holiday season, November 25 thru December 30, to see a beautiful tapestry of winter traditions of those who lived on the Great Plains at the beginning of the Homestead Era. The Homestead Act of 1862 served as an invitation for immigrants to seek free 160-acre homesteads in the United States and become citizens, resulting in the arrival of a variety of cultural and ethnic traditions to the United States. Our Winter Festival remembers this rich heritage and celebrates the cultures of those who settled the Great Plains as well as the cultural traditions that precede the Homestead Act.
Peru State stops Culver-Stockton on Senior Day
Peru State football defeated Culver-Stockton 17-12 on senior day. The Bobcats finish the season 6-5 overall and 4-1 in Heart North Conference play while the Wildcats finish 5-6 and 3-2 in conference play.
Tabitha Supporters Leave Their Signature to Support Seniors
Tabitha invited supporters to gather at the Country Club of Lincoln for the nonprofit’s annual major fundraiser, “The Signature Event.” The theme of the evening was “Leave Your Signature for Seniors” and guests did just that. Tabitha stories were shared with event goers, featuring Tabitha clients and difference-makers who have deeply impacted Tabitha’s ability to fund and fill community needs.
Bobcat MBB tops Missouri Baptist, raises mark to 4-1
The Peru State men’s basketball team defeated Missouri Baptist 85-80 in the Heart/KCAC/AMC Classic Saturday night. The Bobcats improve 4-1 overall, and the Spartans fall to 3-3 on the season.
Peru State College honors 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
It was a perfect weekend to celebrate and that is what Peru State College, its Foundation, and the Athletic Department did this past Friday and Saturday. Peru State inducted its 30th class into its Athletic Hall of Fame which included a banquet Friday night and then an induction during halftime of its football game on Saturday, Oct. 22. To top things off, the Bobcat football team pulled out a 27-25 win over the William Penn Statesmen in the beautiful Oak Bowl. Five individuals and ten different men’s basketball teams were honored during the two days of events.
Busy opener to this years pheasant season, hunters report success
Hunters are home, the dogs are resting and Iowa’s opening weekend of pheasant season is in the rearview mirror. Reports from across the state varied from excellent up north to good in central and southwest Iowa, with the consensus that hunting will continue to improve once all the corn is harvested.
2022 PSC Hall of Fame members
Peru State 2022 Hall of Fame inductees are, from left, Fredd Ward, Doug Goltz, Maxine Mehus, Jeff George, Mark Yori, and Peru State College President, Dr. Michael Evans.