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[Photo] Veteran Spotlight: Cami Schmalz

November 4, 2020

Former priest with ties to Simpson part of list alleging clergy abuse

April 4, 2019

Music students voice concerns as reductions hit department

March 13, 2018

Concerned students vent frustration at heated open forum

February 20, 2018

Simmons: Racially based threat to student found on campus

February 16, 2018

Editorial: Dear white people, yes racial profiling is real

February 3, 2018

Editorial: Sgt. Beminio, Officer Martin made us #SimpsonStrong

November 1, 2017

Police arrest man in connection with intrusion, assault

October 26, 2017

Racism runs rampant in Trump era, says anti-racism speaker

October 20, 2017

Police seek man who didn’t get ‘Iowa nice’ memo, stole wallet

October 5, 2017

[Photo] Freshman soars to tremendous heights with riveting hobby

September 17, 2017

Here’s why some colleges won’t declare themselves sanctuaries

September 14, 2017

Police department honors fallen officer on his birthday

July 14, 2017

Facing the blitz: A college athlete’s coming out story

April 22, 2017

Bill targeting repeat domestic abusers passes Senate

April 12, 2017

Officials say public not in danger after intruder incident

April 6, 2017

Sigma Lambda Gamma is college’s first multicultural sorority

March 28, 2017

Warren County sheriff adopts dog he rescued in abuse case

March 14, 2017

Simpson ranks in top 100 for Best Colleges for Sports Lovers

March 14, 2017

Iowa GOP chair condemns Rep. Steve King’s polemical tweet

March 13, 2017

Culver Lecture has been canceled due to ‘several conflicts’

March 12, 2017

21 signs you’re a true Iowan

March 10, 2017

Funeral services set for Indianola couple killed in crash

March 8, 2017

‘A Day Without A Woman’ aims to show women’s societal impact

March 8, 2017

Officials: Indianola couple die in Tuesday morning collision

March 7, 2017

Third annual Black and Blue Ball honors fallen Iowa officers

February 25, 2017

Universities must consider professors’ political affiliations under bill

February 22, 2017

Iowa House subcommittee approves medical marijuana oil bill

February 22, 2017

Pop quiz! Do you know how much student loan debt totals?

February 21, 2017

GOP-led bill would allow guns on public university campuses

February 21, 2017

Simpson hires new senior vice president and academic dean

February 20, 2017

Bad and Nasty to sponsor ‘Not My President’s Day’ on Monday

February 17, 2017

Gov. signs bill gutting most collective bargaining rights

February 17, 2017

Des Moines ranks within top 10 best places to live in US

February 8, 2017

RLC chastises ‘anti-Muslim rhetoric’ amid Trump’s travel ban

January 29, 2017

Police say drunk man threatened to ‘shoot up’ fraternity

January 24, 2017

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to be released in December

January 23, 2017

Simpson College cancels classes, closes offices due to ice storm

January 15, 2017

Mother of child with rare eye disorder sees brighter future

January 12, 2017

Police block off streets around campus following apartment incident

January 9, 2017

Simpson College lovebirds engaged after surprising proposal

January 9, 2017

Simpson College professor continues to tackle fight on CTE

January 6, 2017

Joe Biden makes final push to end sexual assault on campuses

January 5, 2017

Student with Crohn’s disease fights to legalize medical cannabis

January 3, 2017

Police charge Indianola man in Des Moines-area bank robbery

December 29, 2016

The Simpsonian’s year in review

December 28, 2016

Simpson College president signs petition to support DACA

December 22, 2016

Simpson student body elects first sophomore president, VP

December 7, 2016

Branstad accepts ambassadorship; Iowa to have first female governor

December 7, 2016

Tuition, fees increase after feds implement new FAFSA rules

December 7, 2016

Viral video showing middle schoolers falling on ice resurfaces

December 5, 2016

President of Drake University declares campus ‘sanctuary’

November 18, 2016

Casey’s donates $50K for scholarships to honor slain officers

November 15, 2016

Indianola woman arrested after 7-month-old child’s death

November 10, 2016

After hard-fought battle, Donald Trump wins presidency

November 9, 2016

Simpson/RABA poll shows Trump with narrow lead over Clinton

November 3, 2016

Funeral arrangements announced for Officer Justin Martin

November 3, 2016

Two Simpson College graduates killed in ‘ambush-style’ attacks

November 2, 2016

Rep. Young visits Simpson College, makes case for re-election

November 1, 2016

Grant awarded to 4 colleges to reduce violence against women

October 29, 2016

Stop sharing this Facebook hoax that’s resurfaced

October 20, 2016

Survey featuring millennials shows Clinton with sizable lead

October 14, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary Clinton at Simpson College

October 12, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton to visit Simpson College this week

October 9, 2016

#BringDrakeToDrake movement works — and you missed it

October 5, 2016

[Photo] Official: Simpson ranks eighth lowest in minority enrollment among Iowa colleges

October 4, 2016

Simpson College security officials release campus crime, fire reports

October 1, 2016

Simpson student crafts drunken email to professor, but Wi-Fi god saves him

October 1, 2016

Newly formed Light Company refocuses campus ministry

September 29, 2016

Presidential debate proved unconvincing, yet entertaining

September 28, 2016

Simpson baseball player involved in serious head-on collision

September 24, 2016

New poll shows razor-thin presidential race, wide margin in Senate race

September 13, 2016

Simpson announces polling effort to assess political races

September 9, 2016

First-year elections delayed due to ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’

September 5, 2016

North-central Oklahoma earthquake rocks Midwest this morning

September 3, 2016

This Twitter thread will make your day

September 2, 2016

Convicted rapist, ex-Stanford swimmer walks free from jail

September 2, 2016

1-mile fun run, 5K to benefit domestic violence survivors

August 31, 2016

Indianola man who led police in standoff pleads guilty

August 30, 2016

First-day-of-class feels you can’t deny

August 30, 2016

ITS invests in new wireless system

August 30, 2016

University won’t support ‘trigger warnings,’ ‘safe spaces’

August 25, 2016

Warren County Jail escapee caught following serious 3-car crash

August 24, 2016

Indianola family escapes historic flooding in crawfish boats

August 16, 2016

SGA revamps elections code following last spring’s mishaps

August 15, 2016

Escaped inmate spotted traveling with woman in stolen vehicle

August 15, 2016

Grant to fund building renovations, noxious weed study

August 11, 2016

For area gym owners, law enforcement deaths hit close to home

August 5, 2016

Student teacher barred from teaching for at least 3 years

August 3, 2016

Man charged with terrorism after 5-hour standoff downtown

June 14, 2016

President Simmons announces interim VP, academic dean

May 11, 2016

Incoming sophomore class elects Pierce Carey as president

April 29, 2016

Simpson team wins programming contest for the first time

April 24, 2016

Get the scoop on Warren County’s most popular ice cream shop

April 8, 2016

Simpson’s sole, unlikely hammer thrower makes progress

March 31, 2016

Simpson debate team crowned national champions

March 20, 2016

Simpson student shaves head in fight against childhood cancer

March 19, 2016

The mastermind behind the Acorn

February 28, 2016

Beloved Simpson student dies at 21

February 19, 2016

Senior Spotlight: Brock Borgeson

February 17, 2016

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