July 7th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Health is thrilled to commemorate a decade of outstanding care and service provided by the Mahaska Health Durable Medical Equipment (DME) team. For the past 10 years, this dedicated team has been an invaluable resource in our community, offering essential sleep, mobility, and stability equipment that improves the […]
July 8th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Several developments have occurred in Oskaloosa over the past year. Housing starts, restaurants, retail and apartment development, and a new entertainment venue are some projects either underway or soon to start. Oskaloosa News caught up with two people involved in these projects. The first is Oskaloosa Council Member Bob […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) fell 5-2 to Knoxville on Saturday despite out-hitting them five to three. A single by Linus Morrison put Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) on the board in the top of the first. Knoxville tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to an error, and a single by Trey […]
Ottumwa, IA – After five record-breaking seasons at the helm of the Indian Hills Softball program, Lindsay Diehl has stepped down to accept the head coach position at NCAA Division I Drake University in Des Moines. “I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity that Lindsay has been presented,” stated Dr. Brett Monaghan, Indian Hills Vice President, […]
“Employment is possible for every person, but that journey will look different for everyone,” Dennis said. “The best way to assist someone on that journey is to provide as much support as possible.” Dennis, IWD’s Bureau Chief for Disability Services and an adjunct instructor at Drake University’s counseling master’s degree program, now will play a […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 6, 2023 Iowa’s soil had been drying out for six straight weeks until recent, repeated rainfalls ended the trend. The U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday reported a slight retreat in the state’s overall dryness. That stopped the spread of drought that had occupied about 26% of Iowa in […]
PELLA—Six Central College student-athletes were tabbed as Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars, among the most of any U.S. college and universities. The Dutch, who captured the American Rivers title last fall and competed at the NCAA Division III Championship in Florida in May, were led by Delaney Underwood (senior, Mitchellville, Colfax-Mingo HS) and Madison […]
DES MOINES – Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Disability Pride Month, which is observed each July, and commemorates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. “Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the uniqueness of each individual living with a disability,” Smith stated. “IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a […]
40% of approved applications to date are for students planning to move from public to accredited private schools DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has announced that 29,025 K-12 students applied for a Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) during the program’s monthlong application period which closed on June 30. “The tremendous response from Iowa families […]
MORAVIA – North Mahaska saw its season come to an end in the Class 1A District 9 semifinal Wednesday in Moravia. The Warhawks advanced to the semifinal Saturday on a dramatic seventh inning comeback but could not duplicate it against a hard-hitting Moravia team ending in a 4-1 loss. North Mahaska was limited to […]
