MORAVIA – North Mahaska’s baseball team has had a few comeback victories this season but none more dramatic than Saturday’s District 9 contest. For 6 2/3 innings the Warhawks trailed 1-0 to Twin Cedars, a team that defeated them 12-7 in the season opener in May. A pair of walks and a dramatic two-out single […]
Ottumwa, IA – Abdul Olusesi has been named the new Indian Hills Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach. Olusesi brings a wealth of junior college and NCAA experience to the Warrior program. “We are excited to have Abdul join our staff,” stated Indian Hills head coach Josh Sash. “I love his story and believe he will have […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) lost to Tigers 9-4 on Friday. Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) opened the scoring in the second after Jake North grounded out, scoring one run. Tigers took the lead in the bottom of the second. Braxton Shaffer homered to left field, scoring three runs, to give Tigers the upper hand, 3-1. […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 29, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $115 million in federal grants to smaller meat and poultry processors as part of their effort to fight industry consolidation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday. Vilsack held a roundtable with producers and businesses in Des Moines. He announced […]
Awards will boost cooperation between businesses and schools, create opportunities for students. DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the awarding of more than $1.25 million in state grants to fund the creation and development of new work-based learning programs for Iowa high school students. The Statewide Intermediary Work-Based Learning Grants will […]
PELLA—Central College men’s track and field and cross country standout Noah Jorgenson (junior, Sidney) has been named to the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-America® Men’s Track and Field/Cross Country Team. Jorgenson is the sixth student-athlete to receive CSC Academic All-America® honors for 2022-23, the most in school history. The Dutch have now had […]
Paul John Groenenboom October 8, 1935 – June 30, 2023 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 87 Paul John Groenenboom, age 87 years, 8 months, and 22 days, passed away on June 30, 2023, at his home 12 miles NE of Oskaloosa on the property where he grew up, lived, and farmed his whole life. Paul […]
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig I enjoy spending many hours traveling throughout the Iowa countryside each year – to all 99 counties, to my family’s farm in the northwest corner of the state, and to our three sons’ many activities, including baseball games. During the summer months, when the corn stands tall and […]
by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Southern Iowa Speedway hosted the Southern Iowa Speedway Hall of Fame Induction night on Wednesday night sponsored by Mahaska. 5 individuals, who are all a very important part of the history of the Southern Iowa Speedway were inducted. Drivers, Steve Jackson, Bob Maschmann, Jim Hughes and Brad Pinkerton along […]
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 28, 2023 The U.S. Department of Transportation will send more than $2.2 billion in grants to state, tribal and local governments under a grant program that was expanded under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law. The $2.26 billion for 162 projects provides funds for each of the 50 states, […]
