Waldorf wins NAIA regional opener May 8, 2008
DES MOINES - Chelsey Dougherty tossed a three-hitter and struck out nine to lead Waldorf College to a convincing 6-0 win over Midwest Collegiate Conference rival William Penn in the Warriors' first NAIA Region VII tournament game Wednesday. The Warriors improved to 38-12 as it exacted revenge of sorts from the Statesmen, who had swept Waldorf on the final weekend of the regular season. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Speaker urges graduates to recognize disease of racism and bigotry May 5, 2008
Geller was presented with an honorary doctorate degree during Saturday's Waldorf College commencement ceremonies. She addressed graduates, their families and Waldorf faculty and staff briefly on issues of tolerance, bigotry and racism, then spoke on those issues in an interview with the Summit Saturday night. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Warriors claim MCC softball title May 4, 2008
- The Waldorf College softball team has now officially doubled its fun, and the Warriors would like nothing more than making it a triple crown of champions. The Warriors beat Grand View 4-3 in 13 innings before blanking Clarke 2-0 Friday to win the Midwest Collegiate Conference tournament title. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Waldorf announces layoffs as part of cutting budget 5.5 percent May 2, 2008
FOREST CITY - Waldorf College officials announced Wednesday that it will eliminate up to the equivalent of 14 full-time positions, including some faculty members, as part of an effort to cut almost 950,000 from its 2008-09 budget. "I'm not arguing about the necessity that we have to do this," Waldorf President Dick Hanson said of the budget cuts that amount to about 5. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Waldorf earns first-round bye in MCC tournament May 2, 2008
FOREST CITY - Winning the Midwest Collegiate Conference regular-season title will give the Waldorf College one extra day to prepare for the conference tournament as the Warriors will receive a first-round bye in the three-day double-elimination tournament that starts Wednesday. But the Warriors, who are 33-12, won't play until Thursday when they face either eighth-seed Ashford or ninth-seed Iowa Wesleyan at 11 a.m. in Moline, Ill. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Waldorf grads ready to head to ‘real world' May 2, 2008
SUMMIT PHOTO BY CHRIS TODD Waldorf College President Dick Hanson congratulates Sarah Burhow after she receives her diploma Saturday ... Geller became emotional at one point while talking about her relationship with Waldorf College. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Team effort leads coach past 600 victories May 2, 2008
Win No. 600 was supposed to go unnoticed, or at least that was Waldorf College softball coach Denny Gilbertson's hope. I was hoping no one would realize it, he said with a laugh, but it didn't work out for me. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Challenges yet possibly opportunity May 2, 2008
Rumors of budget cuts at Waldorf College have surfaced. Gas prices are soaring. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Early risers make difference Apr 23, 2008
PHOTO BY MATT FOY Forest City Elementary School student Tyler Pettit enjoys an early-morning talk with Waldorf College football player Cody Rauk ... The three Waldorf College football players were surrounded, even though none of them were holding a football ... Matt Foy is a marketing assistant at Waldorf College. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Challenges remain for Waldorf Apr 23, 2008
FOREST CITY There are good signs like a large graduating class and a solid forecast for next year's enrollment for Waldorf College as it prepares for commencement ceremonies ... Anytime you're a small private college on the prairie of Iowa, Waldorf College President Dick Hanson said in an interview last week, there are going to be challenges. (Forest City Summit, IO)
WCLT student tops in science Apr 23, 2008
(Photo courtesy of Waldorf College) ... CRYSTAL LAKE For someone just passing through Waldorf College, Carrie Wubben has left an incredible mark as a glowing ambassador for both the school's Biology and PSEO programs ... Wubben, a student at both Waldorf College and W-CL-T High School with a remarkable talent for science, made a big-time splash at the recent State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI). (Forest City Summit, IO)
Hyla Beroen Lehman of Green Valley, Apr 20, 2008
Born at LuHelen s Farm in Story City, Iowa, she graduated from Waldorf College and Drake University, and received a Master s degree from the University of Iowa ... As a member of the Board of Regents of Waldorf College, she served as Academic Chair, and also received the College s Distinguished Alumni Award. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Wubben wins big at state science fair Apr 20, 2008
Photo courtesy of Waldorf College FOREST CITY Carrie Wubben, a Woden-Crystal Lake/Titonka High School senior who also attends Waldorf College, made a big splash at the recent State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa March 29 at Iowa State University. Wubben s microbiology project netted eight awards and recognitions, topped by the overall senior high individual award, $10,300 in prize money and scholarships. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Work-study is a win-win deal Apr 19, 2008
Waldorf College has students working at the Hanson Family Life Day Care Center and the Mercy Clinics in Forest City, said DeAnn Krutsinger, assistant director of financial aid. Waldorf also has work-study students working as reading tutors at Forest City Elementary School. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Apr 17, 2008
FOREST CITY The end of the school year is a busy time for the musicians of Waldorf College. The upcoming week will see a pair of concerts in Forest City, and the Waldorf Choir leaves on its spring tour the following week. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
IWC baseball splits with Viterbo Apr 15, 2008
The Tigers travel to Forest City today to take on Waldorf College at 1 p.m.. Golden Triangle Media. (Washington Journal, IA)
Students experience ‘unexpected' service Apr 11, 2008
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY GRAHAM Waldorf College student Seth Miner helps a child decorate an Easter egg hunt bag during a spring break mission trip. Students experience unexpected' service. (Forest City Summit, IO)
NIACC swept by Iowa Lakes Apr 10, 2008
Individually, Waldorf College s Brett Nymeyer had a two-day score of 142 to earn medalist honors. His team placed fifth with a score of 606. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
State Senate candidate to hold campaign kickoff event Sunday Apr 9, 2008
The event for Doug Thompson, a Kanawha-area farmer, will run from 3 to 5 p.m. and take place on the campus of Waldorf College in the Campus Center North Dining Hall. "I have made it a priority to reach out to as many voters of the district as possible," said Thompson. (Forest City Summit, IO)
VARIETY: Entertainment Briefs Apr 8, 2008
Brethren includes local vocalists and Waldorf College alumni, Don Meyer, Joel Laaveg, Steve Olson, and Paul Churness. Beverly Dant is the piano accompanist for the group. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
NIACC's Thorson places fourth at Central Apr 6, 2008
FOREST CITY Waldorf College swept Ashford University in softball on Saturday. The Warriors scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take the opener 6-2. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
NIACC golfers return to action Apr 6, 2008
April 16 at Waldorf College (Bear Creek Country Club). April 18-19 at Indian Hills (Ottumwa Country Club). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
NIACC sweeps Marshalltown Apr 5, 2008
DES MOINES Grand View College edged Waldorf College 5-4 in a Midwest Collegiate Conference baseball contest Friday. Grand View (11-11 overall, 4-1 in the conference) won the game with a single run in the ninth inning. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Full Story... Apr 5, 2008
He went to Waldorf College and the University of Wisconsin at Stephens Point, but it was always in his plans to return to New Richland to teach and coach where he grew up. I had four different baseball coaches in college, said Reese. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Firm, friendly, fair: Karilyn Claude to leave after 34 years Apr 4, 2008
"I got my associates of art degree from Waldorf College in Forest city wanting to work in interior design," Claude said. "As I looked into it, however, they seemed to do a lot more sitting than I wanted to. That's when I pursued a more active job." Claude graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls with her bachelors degree, and started teaching at Algona Community Schools. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
This is a drill, only a drill Apr 2, 2008
Waldorf College student Sarah Story picks up her medication during the pandemic drill held last Thursday ... FOREST CITY Medicine in hand last Thursday, Waldorf College student Sarah Story smiled and said, Now, I'm going to get all better. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Waldorf jumps out to 5-1 start in league play Apr 2, 2008
Winning close games and winning on the road consistently often adds up to conference championships, and the Waldorf College softball team is following that formula early in the season ... I like where our team is at right now, said Waldorf College softball coach Denny Gilbertson. (Forest City Summit, IO)
NIACC, Waldorf create campus alert systems Mar 30, 2008
At Waldorf College in Forest City, alerts are issued via computer because all students are issued laptops which most students have with them all the time, said Jason Ramaker, dean of student life. Waldorf officials also plan to request cell phone numbers from students in preparation for a text message and cell phone alert system. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
North Iowa Choral Society will perform Sunday in Forest City Mar 29, 2008
The concert, part of Waldorf College s Community Artist Series, will also include the Waldorf Choir ... For ticket information, phone the Waldorf College Music Department at 641-585-8177 or 1-800-292-1903, ext. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Public Health conducts epidemic drill Mar 28, 2008
Volunteers from throughout the community, including numerous Waldorf College students and staff, took part in the drill. Shaffer said she and her staff would look at ways it can improve an emergency dispensing of medication by looking at what went right during the drill and what can be improved. (Forest City Summit, IO)
‘This hand ... forgave them all' Mar 28, 2008
SUMMIT PHOTOS BY BOB FENSKE Members of the Evidence of Grace including (below, from left) Eric Guth, Paula Keehn and Kevin Pederson music group lead Good Friday worshippers in song during an ecumenical service that was held on Friday in the Atrium at Waldorf College. This hand. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Local author to be featured on weekly radio program Mar 27, 2008
FOREST CITY - Waldorf College instructor and Forest City resident Joy Newcom will be featured as a guest on the "Grace Matters" radio show that will air next week on a Mason City radio station. Newcom will talk about her book "Involuntary Joy" during the weekly program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that runs at 7 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, and at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, on KCMR-FM 97. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Warriors fare well in Arizona Mar 26, 2008
The Waldorf College softball team got plenty of games in during its spring trip to Arizona, and coach Denny Gilbertson says his squad fared well for the most part but needs to be more consistent. In 15 games on the trip, the Warriors went 8-7, and had considerably more success early in the trip than later. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Forget bracket but catch ‘The Diary of Anne Frank' Mar 26, 2008
He loves going to games and other events I get to cover, and over the past four-plus years, those Forest City High School and Waldorf College students be them athletes or dramatists or anything in between have made both my kids' day by just saying a hi, how are you doing. But my favorite part of the day was going to lunch with him, and yet, it was also the part of the day that brought a twinge of sadness to me. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Waldorf generates enthusiasm, optimism Mar 23, 2008
Waldorf College students Jared Alexander, a junior, and Bryce Carlson, a sophomore, look for optimal conditions for enzyme activity in a principles of biology lab. (Photo by Matt Foy for Waldorf College) FOREST CITY When Katie Mullaly first came to Waldorf, the college had only offered a four-year degree in her major psychology for a year. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Education Foundation, Dollars for Scholars agree to become one Mar 19, 2008
Each student receives a 750 scholarship, unless they attend Waldorf College or North Iowa Area Community College. Those students receive 1,250 scholarships. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Author uses a little humor to make his point Mar 5, 2008
That humor was on display Monday, when Chen visited Waldorf College and spoke at an evening convocation. He rebuked his bamboo flute during chapel service, he joked with Forest City Middle students about his deprived childhood without Game Boys, cell phones and Britney Spears and he had a laugh at his own expense about his arrival in America in the mid-1980s. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Warrior women edge Viterbo, but ousted by the Queen Bees Mar 5, 2008
SUMMIT PHOTO BY CHRIS TODD Waldorf College guard Kate Milbrandt goes up for two points during her team s win over Viterbo in the MCC playoffs last week at Hanson Fieldhouse ... DAVENPORT The St. Ambrose University women's basketball team was the top playoff seed in the Midwest Collegiate Conference and a nationally ranked team for good reason, according to Waldorf College women's cage coach Denny Jerome. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Warrior wrestlers hope to get on a roll at nationals Mar 5, 2008
FOREST CITY Three Waldorf College wrestlers will be making repeat trips to the National NAIA meet this week at Tyson Events Center in Sioux City. They are senior Ryan Garcia at 149 pounds, senior Kent Schneff at 174 pounds and senior Jake Head at 189 pounds. (Forest City Summit, IO)
The stories players can tell say season was a success Mar 5, 2008
And somewhere along the way, we have to forego the 15-16 record and concentrate on real life when it comes to those six Waldorf College basketball players who saw their basketball careers in all likelihood come to an end last Monday ... The hope here is that Waldorf College will be the springboard to more dreams good jobs, good families and good kids because in the end, that's what we all want for our kids. (Forest City Summit, IO)
More than extravagant Mar 5, 2008
One of the future brides attending the Extravaganza was Heather Collins, a Los Angeles native and student at Waldorf College. Her fianc is Dustin Voges, a Waldorf alum, and their wedding is set for May 2009. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Dynamic couple retires from school Mar 4, 2008
Jody has been volleyball coach and associate professor of physical education at Waldorf College since 2001 ... Rick, a native of Minnesota, earned degrees from Waldorf College and Minnesota State University at Mankato. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Waldorf mentoring project has impact throughout nation Mar 3, 2008
(DEB NICKLAY/The Globe Gazette) The Waldorf College Alumni Board s mentoring project is having a ripple effect across the nation. Alumni of all ages living in North Iowa, as well as places such as California, Florida and Chicago, are mentoring others in a variety of ways as part of Waldorf s 50 Days of Service. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Author brings truth and humor to Waldorf Feb 27, 2008
He feels passionately about his adoptive homeland, and he will bring his story with a plot that includes growing up in Communist China, being threatened with imprisonment at the age of 9, finding his way to college in Beijing and discovering the glorious freedom of America to Forest City next week when he appears at a Waldorf College convocation ... A former Waldorf College student sparked Chen's visit to Forest City. (Forest City Summit, IO)
A visit with a favorite author proves this job is cool Feb 27, 2008
When the Waldorf College academic year began last year, I attended the college's opening convocation, where college officials passed out books written by Da Chen to all the newly arrived freshmen. I snapped a few pictures, listened to the speeches and filed a mental memo that Da Chen might be a story down the road. (Forest City Summit, IO)
When the 'blues' just won't go away Feb 19, 2008
D., clinical psychologist with Mercy Clinics and adjunct professor at Waldorf College. There is a lot of conflicting information. (Forest City Summit, IO)
It's a Special day for Olympians Feb 15, 2008
Meanwhile, among the newcomers were a group of Waldorf College students, many of who easily mingled with special-needs competitors of all ages. I think it's a real eye-opener for them, Missal said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Lawmakers say budget needs work Feb 11, 2008
Gaskill expressed frustration with the governor's lack of communication with legislators in general and Republicans in particular, and Waldorf College president Dick Hanson echoed that comment when he talked about how he and his fellow college presidents attempted to meet with Culver. We were all set to meet with him, he said, but then he just disappeared. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Waldorf volleyball coach announces retirement Feb 9, 2008
FOREST CITY - Waldorf College is searching for a new volleyball coach after Jody Dosser, who has coached the Warriors for the past seven years, announced her retirement Friday, effective at the end of the 2008 spring semester. Dosser will also retire from her position as associate professor of physical education. (Forest City Summit, IO)
IWC softball picked fourth in MCC preseason poll Feb 7, 2008
Also finishing ahead of the Tigers were Grand View College (11 votes) and Waldorf College (15). Rounding out the poll after IWC and St. Ambrose are Clarke College (33), Viterbo University (35), Mount Mercy College (49) and Ashford University (53). (Washington Journal, IA)
IWC to participate in Coaches vs. Cancer initiative Saturday Feb 7, 2008
Golden Triangle Media. Thursday, February 07, 2008. (Washington Journal, IA)
Obituaries for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 Feb 7, 2008
Jeff graduated from Decorah (Iowa) High School in 1967 and Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa, in 1969. He attended Brown Institute in Minneapolis and received his degree as a chief engineer in radio station work. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Heritage Series: Battle for an interstate Feb 1, 2008
In the 1960's a new high school was built in a farm field west of town, Waldorf College continued to expand, the Harold Boman farm west of town was going to be called Westgate and two growing industries by the name of Winnebago and Forester were sitting on the launch pad ready to lift off. The rest is history. (Forest City Summit, IO)
For new superintendent, so far, so good Jan 30, 2008
The district continues to maintain strong partnerships with both Waldorf College and North Iowa Area Community College. The school's athletic teams have enjoyed much success in their respective sports as the volleyball team finished just a win away from the state tournament, the wrestling team has won several tournaments and the boys basketball team remains unbeaten. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Trying to win ‘Granny's' scholarship Jan 25, 2008
SUMMIT PHOTO BY BOB FENSKE Waldorf College students Manny Elliott and Jessica Schiemeister are in Omaha this week competing for a prestigious scholarship ... FOREST CITY The butterflies finally arrived for Waldorf College freshman Jessica Schiemeister last week ... It really is the best of the best, Waldorf College Theatre Professor Bob AuFrance said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
A lesson in hunger Jan 23, 2008
In short, the daughter of Waldorf College chaplain Charlene Cox had been enveloped by the power of the hunger banquet sponsored by RSVP of North Central Iowa and Waldorf College. So had Sarah Leichsenring, a Waldorf College sophomore who was sitting at one of those tables reserved for the rich ... We wanted to make it as real as we could, said the marketing coordinator for RSVP of North Central Iowa, the volunteer agency that, along with Waldorf College, sponsored the event. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Thor gets a new look for a good cause Jan 17, 2008
SUMMIT PHOTO BY BOB FENSKE Thor, a statue on the campus of Waldorf College, is decked out in a dress Wednesday to promote the Theatre Department's rummage/costume sale being held this week ... FOREST CITY - Pardon the double takes of those driving by Waldorf College campus on Wednesday afternoon. (Forest City Summit, IO)
90 and still going strong Jan 16, 2008
SUMMIT PHOTO BY MARY LODEN Velma Severson (center) shares a light moment with Waldorf College Chaplain Charlene Cox and Waldorf President Dick Hanson during a ceremony honoring Severson s long career with the college s food service ... FOREST CITY Velma Severson, a 42-year employee of Waldorf College, was a bit overwhelmed last Tuesday when she learned the weekly faculty morning coffee was dedicated to her and they had a grand celebration in mind to honor her 90th birthday. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Waldorf Community Artist Series bringing opera to Forest City Jan 16, 2008
For ticket information, please phone the Waldorf College Music Department at 641-585-8177 or 1-800-292-1903, ext. 8177, or e-mail Charlotte Fredrickson at. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Tiger men continue to step up in MCC play, defeat SAU Jan 15, 2008
The Tigers will next play their first road game in over a month when they face Waldorf College Saturday in Forest City. Tip time is scheduled for 3 p.m.. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC women take out No. 17 ranked Queen Bees Jan 11, 2008
The Tigers next will take to the road on Saturday to face Waldorf College in Forest City. Game time is 1 p.m. IWC's next home game will be Jan. 16th against Ashford University. (Washington Journal, IA)
Banquet to provide a lesson in hunger Jan 9, 2008
RSVP will also help Waldorf College kick off its 50 Days of Service with a second-annual food-packaging event that will help send thousands of meals to orphans in Tanzania. A year ago, the event's goal was to package 20,000 meals and volunteers, to say the least, shattered that target. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Sports Scoreboard Jan 9, 2008
Local scores from the area's high schools and Waldorf college for the week of Jan. 7. Monday, Jan. 7. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Coming home to North Iowa Jan 6, 2008
Alphs has a degree from Mexico in graphic design and has taken other classes at Waldorf College, Forest City. She also works part time at the newspaper in Buffalo Center and is an interpreter for Mercy Health Network. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Politicos of Worth, Winnebago counties look back on Thursday Jan 6, 2008
While Winnebago County is home to Waldorf College, Nicole Anslover, professor of history and political science at Waldorf, said many of the college s students live in Iowa, and those students caucused in their home precincts. Anslover also said a visit by former President Bill Clinton to Mason City on Wednesday probably helped spur Clinton campaign supporters locally. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
