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MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: Simpson runner Johnson finishes 4th at Rock Island race
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Simpson College placed 19th in the men's 8k with 547 points at Saukie Golf Course. James Johnson led Simpson with a fourth-place finish in 23:54.6, averaging 4:48.6 per mile. "James Johnson took another big step forward today and showcasing that he is one of the top runners in the country," said head coach Heath Moenck. "Jack Cavan also ran really well and is ready for a great end to the season. Our men continue to improve and are excited for a big end to the season.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Hoffa's two goals lead Simpson to 6-1 homecoming win
Simpson (9-3-2, 4-0-0) defeated Coe (3-11-0, 0-4-0) 6-1 on Saturday. Simpson generated six shots and two corners during a second-half stretch from 56:51 to 66:23, with the score moving from 4-1 to 6-1. Simpson finished with a 22-4 shot advantage, including 16 shots on goal, while scoring three times in each half. Simpson generated a 22-4 shot advantage and put 16 attempts on frame, while Coe finished with two shots on goal and one save by Simpson.
MEN'S SOCCER: 3 second-half goals net Simpson win against visiting Coe
Simpson (5-4-3, 2-2-0) defeated Coe (5-10-1, 0-4-0) 3-1 on Saturday. The match was scoreless at halftime before Simpson scored all three of its goals in the second half, when Coe also scored its lone goal. Simpson withstood four Coe attacking actions from 76:36 to 86:05 without conceding during a stretch that began with Simpson ahead 2-1 and ended with the score at 3-1. Simpson finished with a 15-11 shot advantage, while its goalkeeper made six saves.
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: Storm finish 29th in Augustana Interregional meet
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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Williams 16 kills help Simpson spike Wartberg
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Dubuque puts homecoming hurt on Storm, 56-27
Simpson (3-3, 2-1) lost to Dubuque (4-2, 3-0) 56-27 on Saturday. The Storm converted three of five fourth-down attempts and finished with 163 passing yards and 130 rushing yards, but went 3-for-15 on third down. The Storm scored 22 points in the second quarter, while Dubuque scored 21 in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth quarter. The Storm held the ball for 34:42, but Dubuque produced 543 yards at 7.5 yards per play.
Simpson College receives $500,000 gift for athletic performance initiative
Simpson College has received a $500,000 gift from alumnus Gaylen "Jake" Jacobson and his wife, Maureen, to establish an initiative supporting student-athlete health, nutrition and athletic performance. The gift will establish the Jacobson Athletic Performance Initiative, which will fund improvements to athletic facilities, sports-performance staffing, nutrition programs, sports medicine and mental health resources for Simpson athletes across all sports.
MEN'S SOCCER: Wartburg holds visiting Simpson scoreless
WAVERLY — Simpson lost to Wartburg 3-0 on Saturday at Salzwedel Field. The Storm put three of its five shots on goal but was held scoreless, while Wartburg finished with a 15-5 advantage in shots and an 8-3 edge in shots on goal. The Storm's goalkeeper made five saves, including four in the second half, as Wartburg scored once before halftime and twice after the break.
WOMEN'S TENNIS: Simpson's Sims finishes second in A-R-C Individual Championship
WAVERLY – Bella Sims advanced to the Flight D championship match, earning runner-up honors to lead the Simpson women's tennis team at the American Rivers Conference Individual Championship. Sims became the first Storm to advance to a championship round since 2021 doubles pairing of Bella Tranquilion and Megan Grubb, while being the first individual since Anna Wanek and Grubb won medalist honors in 2020. Sims opened the tournament with a first-round bye before rolling through the next three rounds.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Simpson defense shines in road win at Loras
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WOMEN'S SOCCER: Storm score three times in second in road win against Wartburg
WAVERLY — Simpson (7-3-2, 2-0-0) defeated Wartburg (5-5-2, 0-2-0) 3-0 on Saturday. After a scoreless first half, Simpson scored all three goals in the second half. Simpson finished with 13 shots, including seven on goal, while limiting Wartburg to three shots and two on goal. The Simpson goalkeeper was credited with a 90-minute shutout and two saves. Simpson's Maddie Holland made two saves for the shutout.
WOMEN'S TENNIS: Storm lose to Loras in Dubuque
DUBUQUE — Simpson lost to Loras 6-1 on Saturday. Loras took all three doubles matches and won five of the six singles positions. Simpson's point came at No. 3 singles, where it posted its lone match win. Coilee Hynek recorded Simpson's singles win, defeating Noor Kassas 6-2, 6-4 at No. 3, and teamed with Grace Peck in a 6-7 loss at No. 1 doubles.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Paulson's goal seals win for Storm
WHEATON, Ill. — Simpson defeated Wheaton (IL) 2-1 on Saturday. Georgia Paulson scored in the 76th minute off an assist from Ally Hoffa, striking from the top of the box to put Simpson ahead late. Simpson was outshot 27-10, but put five shots on goal and recorded seven saves in goal while holding Wheaton (IL) scoreless in the second half. Georgia Paulson supplied the late go-ahead goal from Ally Hoffa's assist, curling a right-footed shot from the top of the box into the top-right corner.
MEN'S SOCCER: Storm beat Kansas Christian 4-0 at home
Simpson defeated Kansas Christian 4-0 on Saturday. Simpson outshot Kansas Christian 33-2, including 14-1 in shots on goal, and earned seven corner kicks while allowing none. The win included one first-half goal and three more after halftime, while Simpson's goalkeeper recorded one save in the shutout. Simpson finished with 33 shots and 14 on goal while holding Kansas Christian to two shots and one on frame.
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: Simpson runners finish 34th in Running of the Crows
NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Eva Fleshner led the Simpson women's cross country team at the Running of the Cows on Saturday, finishing 149th overall with a time of 23:22.3 minutes.
MEN'S TENNIS: Cillessen reaches semis in ITA Regional
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MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: Johnson leads Simpson with 11th place finish at Running of the Cows
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Howard Payne routs Simpson 52-28
FRISCO, Texas — Simpson lost to Howard Payne 52-28 on Saturday at Ford Center at The Star. Simpson scored seven points in every quarter, but Howard Payne broke from a 7-7 first quarter with 17 points in the second and 14 in each of the final two quarters. Simpson threw for 338 yards and four touchdowns, highlighted by Jayden Thoreson's 79-yard touchdown pass to Noah Cracraft in the first quarter.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Storm lose 3-2 at Wis.-Platteville
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Simpson (3-3-2) lost to Wis.-Platteville (3-2-3) 3-2 on Wednesday. Simpson scored once in each half, while Wis.-Platteville scored all three of its goals after halftime. Simpson put eight of its 11 shots on goal, and its goalkeeper made eight saves as Wis.-Platteville finished with an 18-11 advantage in shots.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Howard Payne routes Simpson 52-28
FRISCO, Texas — Simpson lost to Howard Payne 52-28 on Saturday at Ford Center at The Star. Simpson scored seven points in every quarter, but Howard Payne broke from a 7-7 first quarter with 17 points in the second and 14 in each of the final two quarters. Simpson threw for 338 yards and four touchdowns, highlighted by Jayden Thoreson's 79-yard touchdown pass to Noah Cracraft in the first quarter.
MEN'S TENNIS: Simpson men bow early in A-R-C tournament
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Simpson Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame class
Simpson College Athletics will welcome a new group of distinguished Storm into the Athletics Hall of Fame this fall, honoring a championship baseball team, four standout student-athletes and a special award recipient. The newest member of the Hall of Fame team category will feature the 1991 baseball team. Guided by Hall of Fame coach John Sirianni, the Storm claimed the Iowa Conference title after going 14-1 in conference action and reached the NCAA Regional.
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Storm rebound with two wins to finish Northfield weekend
NORTHFIELD, Minn. — The Simpson volleyball team bounced back from a straight-set loss Friday to win twice Saturday and finish 2-1 at the St. Olaf/Carleton Invitational. The Storm lost to Wisconsin-Stout 25-18, 25-21, 25-19 Friday before defeating Carleton in four sets and sweeping Minnesota Morris on Saturday. Simpson improved to 8-5. Wisconsin-Stout held Simpson to a .046 hitting percentage in Friday’s match. The Blue Devils finished with 40 kills to Simpson’s 29.
MEN'S SOCCER: Storm win on penalty-kick goal
Simpson (2-2-3) defeated Wis.-Platteville (3-3-1) 1-0 on Saturday. The defining stretch came late in the second half, when Simpson handled six Wis.-Platteville attacking actions from 75:15 to 85:35 without conceding. The teams finished even with eight shots apiece, and Simpson's goalkeeper made three saves in the second half to complete the shutout. Tate Downs supplied the scoring on a penalty kick, with his goal recorded as the game-winner.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Storm grind out scoreless tie against Eau Clair
Simpson played Wis.-Eau Claire to a 0-0 tie on Saturday. Simpson withstood a second-half stretch from 70:36 to 76:51, facing four Wis.-Eau Claire attacking actions without conceding as the match remained scoreless. Simpson finished with 12 shots and five on goal while limiting Wis.-Eau Claire to nine shots and two on goal.
WOMEN'S GOLF: Heyer's top-five finish guides Simpson to second place team finish
STORM LAKE — Simpson College finished second at the BVU Invite 2026, posting a two-round team score of 669 at Lake Creek CC. Sophomore Ella Heyer led Simpson in fourth at 163 (+19), while Addison Brink placed sixth at 165 (+21). The team posted a 330 in Round 1 and a 339 in Round 2 at Lake Creek CC. Ella Heyer placed fourth with a 163 (+19) after rounds of 79 and 84. Addison Brink finished sixth at 165 (+21), while Kaylin Long tied for 10th at 170 (+26) and Ashlyn Kramer placed 12th at 171 (+27).
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Power Breakfast: Battle of the Generations
On October 24, panelists joined us to discuss how to thrive with a multigenerational workforce. Earlier this year, the number of Gen Z employees surpassed baby boomer employees in the U.S. workforce, according to Glassdoor. Millennials will likely be the most represented generation in the labor market until sometime in the 2040s, and the Gen X employee count will rank second for some time yet. What does this mean for leadership, organizational culture and the future of business?
Preview: Power Breakfast to focus on multigenerational workforce
EVENT DETAILS Battle of the generations: How to thrive with a multigenerational workforce Oct. 24, 2024 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Des Moines Heritage Center Register here. Earlier this year, the number of Generation Z employees surpassed baby boomer employees in the U.S. workforce, according to Glassdoor. Millennials will likely be the most represented generation in the labor market until sometime in the 2040s, and the Gen X employee count will rank second for some time yet.
Simpson College Dean's List Spring 2024
INDIANOLA — Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced that 204 students made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List achieved a GPA between 3.70 and 3.99. Sarah Roberts of La Porte City
Simpson College Dean's List Spring 2024
INDIANOLA - Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced that 204 students made the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students named to the Dean's List achieved a GPA between 3.70 and 3.99. Sarah Roberts of La Porte City 
Dean's List Fall 2023
INDIANOLA - Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced that 209 students made the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester. Students named to the Dean's List achieved a GPA between 3.70 and 3.99. Local student Sarah Roberts of La Porte City made this list.
President Byers named one of Iowa’s top influential leaders
Alongside elected officials, numerous CEOs and a slew of other college presidents, Simpson College President Jay Byers was named one of the top 25 influential leaders by the Des Moines Business Record. Annually since 2013, the Des Moines Business Record has been naming influential leaders and nonprofits based on the community around them. This year, our very own Jay Byers is ranked number five, sharing the honor with 24 other Iowa leaders and 25 non-profits.
Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Promotes Glomerular Hyperfiltration and Potentiates Hypoxia-Evoked Decreases in Renal Perfusion and PO2
Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Promotes Glomerular Hyperfiltration and Potentiates Hypoxia-Evoked Decreases in Renal Perfusion and PO2 1Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, United States 2College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, United States 3Department of Biology, Simpson College, United States 4Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory Control, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontifical...
George Washington Carver Day
Carver's Legacy Carver’s story is one of extraordinary resiliency. Born into slavery in Missouri around 1864, he sought higher education in Iowa, at Simpson College and Iowa State University. He was Iowa State’s first Black student, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees. After graduation, he became Iowa State’s first Black faculty member. Carver left Iowa for the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, where he spent the rest of his life applying his innovative genius to agriculture.
Simpson College in Indianola returns to live theater with Iowa premiere
Simpson Productions, the theatre, opera and musical theatre collaboration at Simpson College, returns to live indoor theatre when it presents the opera “The Enchanted Pig: A Musical Tale” beginning Friday. The opera will take place Oct. 22-24 at Simpson’s Blank Performing Arts Center. Friday and Saturday show times begin at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee scheduled for 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $20, seniors and non-Simpson students are $17.50 and group tickets (10 or more) are $16.00 apiece.
Perry, Woodward students named to Simpson College fall 2020 Dean's, President's Lists
Submitted by Simpson College INDIANOLA -- Local students have been named to the fall 2020 Dean's and President's Lists at Simpson College. Silvia Murillo of Perry has been named to the fall 2020 Dean's List at Simpson College. Murillo qualified for the academic honor by earning a minimum 3.70 grade point average during the semester. Murillo attended Dowling Catholic High School. Kaitlyn Murano of Woodward has been named to the fall 2020 President's List at Simpson College.
Kathryn Hays of Macomb named to Dean's List at Simpson College
Submitted by Simpson College Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 at 3:34 PM INDIANOLA, Ind. — Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced today that Kathryn Hays of Macomb, Illinois made the Dean's List for the 2020 spring semester. Students named to the Dean's List achieved a minimum 3.7 GPA for the semester. Hays is a graduate of Macomb High School.
Simpson College Names John Woell as Senior Vice President & Academic Dean
INDIANOLA, Iowa, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (Simpson.edu) today announced the appointment of John Woell as Senior Vice President & Academic Dean for the college. Previously, Woell served as Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Academic Affairs at Albion College in Albion, Michigan. Woell, a respected scholar in philosophy of religion, will join the college on July 1, 2020.
Simpson College Names John Woell as Senior Vice President & Academic Dean
INDIANOLA, Iowa, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (Simpson.edu) today announced the appointment of John Woell as Senior Vice President & Academic Dean for the college. Previously, Woell served as Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Academic Affairs at Albion College in Albion, Michigan. Woell, a respected scholar in philosophy of religion, will join the college on July 1, 2020.
Simpson College Names John Woell as Senior Vice President & Academic Dean
INDIANOLA, Iowa, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (Simpson.edu) today announced the appointment of John Woell as Senior Vice President & Academic Dean for the college. Previously, Woell served as Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Academic Affairs at Albion College in Albion, Michigan. Woell, a respected scholar in philosophy of religion, will join the college on July 1, 2020.
Simpson College Announces Honorees for Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact Presidents' Engaged Campus Awards
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (simpson.edu) today announced the college's winners of the 2020 Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact Presidents' Engaged Campus Awards. This year's awards included more than 100 honorees selected by 38 college and university presidents in Iowa and Minnesota. Awardees were selected for their role as student leaders, civic leaders, and community-campus partners.
Simpson College Student Chosen To Present Innovative New Research On Gaslighting At Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium
INDIANOLA, Iowa, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (simpson.edu) senior, Paige Bendt-Wake is among a select group of college students chosen to present research at the inaugural Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium hosted by Johns Hopkins University. She will present her research on the topic of self-gaslighting as it relates to sexual assault. Due to COVID-19, this year's symposium has been moved to an online format to be completed by the end of April.
Simpson College Student Chosen To Present Innovative New Research On Gaslighting At Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium
INDIANOLA, Iowa, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (simpson.edu) senior, Paige Bendt-Wake is among a select group of college students chosen to present research at the inaugural Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium hosted by Johns Hopkins University. She will present her research on the topic of self-gaslighting as it relates to sexual assault. Due to COVID-19, this year's symposium has been moved to an online format to be completed by the end of April.
Simpson College Student Chosen To Present Innovative New Research On Gaslighting At Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium
INDIANOLA, Iowa, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (simpson.edu) senior, Paige Bendt-Wake is among a select group of college students chosen to present research at the inaugural Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium hosted by Johns Hopkins University. She will present her research on the topic of self-gaslighting as it relates to sexual assault. Due to COVID-19, this year's symposium has been moved to an online format to be completed by the end of April.
Simpson College Names Marsha Kelliher As President
INDIANOLA, Iowa, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College's (Simpson.edu) Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Marsha Kelliher J.D., as Simpson College's 24th president. Previously, Kelliher served as President & CEO of Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. Kelliher, a preeminent scholar and creative collaborator, will join the college June 1, 2020.
Simpson College Names Marsha Kelliher As President
INDIANOLA, Iowa, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College's (Simpson.edu) Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Marsha Kelliher J.D., as Simpson College's 24th president. Previously, Kelliher served as President & CEO of Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. Kelliher, a preeminent scholar and creative collaborator, will join the college June 1, 2020.
Simpson College Names Marsha Kelliher As President
INDIANOLA, Iowa, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College's (Simpson.edu) Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Marsha Kelliher J.D., as Simpson College's 24th president. Previously, Kelliher served as President & CEO of Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. Kelliher, a preeminent scholar and creative collaborator, will join the college June 1, 2020.
Simpson College Welcomes Australians to Campus to Experience Iowa Caucuses
INDIANOLA, Iowa, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (simpson.edu) welcomed 39 college students and professors from the University of Adelaide and Macquarie University in Australia to campus for a first-hand look at American politics. The students traveled to the U.S. to experience the first vote of 2020 at the Iowa caucuses.
Simpson College Welcomes Australians to Campus to Experience Iowa Caucuses
INDIANOLA, Iowa, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson College (simpson.edu) welcomed 39 college students and professors from the University of Adelaide and Macquarie University in Australia to campus for a first-hand look at American politics. The students traveled to the U.S. to experience the first vote of 2020 at the Iowa caucuses.
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