Learn how to prevent the spread of avian influenza in Iowa AMES, Iowa – In a recent episode of the Small Farm Sustainability Podcast, Yuko Sato, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach poultry veterinarian and associate professor in Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses avian influenza and how good biosecurity practices can help prevent […]
FORT MYERS, FLA.—Pitchers Morgan Schaben (junior, Portsmouth, Harlan HS) and Chloe Dougherty (freshman, Alleman, North Polk HS) combined on a no-hitter as the Central College softball team made quick work of SUNY Canton 19-3 and Kenyon College (Ohio) 9-0 in a pair of five-inning games Tuesday. Schaben (2-3) threw 4.1 hitless innings against Kenyon (13-3), […]
Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA National Office released the third installment of rankings for the regular season, including Division I and II softball and all three divisions of baseball. Men’s and women’s regular season lacrosse rankings returned on Monday with the first week’s official rollout. Below is a summary of the rankings from Monday’s announcement: […]
FORT MYERS, FLA.—First baseman Megan Stuhr (sophomore, Ankeny) and second baseman Haley Bach (freshman, Council Bluffs, Lewis Central HS) each had four hits as the Central College softball team came away with a sweep Monday in its first day of action at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic, defeating Oneonta State (N.Y.) 3-2 and SUNY-Canton 15-0 […]
WINTER HAVEN, FLA. — Using 26 hits to plate 24 runners, the Central College baseball won a pair of games Monday at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. Central (4-1) held off Curry College (Mass.) 5-4 in the opener before slugging its way to a 19-12 win over the State University of New York – Polytechnic […]
Are you a beginning gardener or a gardener who wants to learn more? The Mahaska County Master Gardeners hope to inspire you as they tell you about the annuals (plants which need planted each year) they grow on April 12 at 7 pm. This event will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office 212 […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent in January from the revised December rate of 3.9 percent. The state’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate in January increased to 4.0 percent. The total number of unemployed Iowans decreased to 62,700 in January, down […]
An Oskaloosa Main Street Press Release Amy is a lifelong Mahaska County resident and Oskaloosa graduate. Amy is excited to jump into her role as the Oskaloosa Main Street Director. Amy brings with her knowledge of the community, passion for teaching younger generations, organizing volunteers, and strong determination to make a positive impact on the […]
Myrta J. Fairchild February 24, 1929 – March 13, 2022 Ottumwa, Iowa | Age 93 Myrta J. Fairchild, age 93, of Ottumwa, IA, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at North Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa, IA. Myrta was born on February 24, 1929, in Belgrade, NE, to Harold and Laura (Pittenger) Harriger. Marta […]
Jeremy Diers June 16, 1982 – March 13, 2022 Sully (Ottumwa), Iowa | Age 39 Jeremy Diers, 39, of Sully and formerly of Ottumwa, passed away at his home in Sully on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Jeremy Allen Diers, son of Norman and Lynelle (Haden) Diers, was born June 16, 1982, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Jeremy […]
