Now is the time to place your votes for the Main Street Young Ambassador of your choice. Twenty local children, ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s Young Ambassadors. Local merchants who are sponsoring the children have banks with the name and picture of the child on the bank. Money […]
Oct 31 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA—Central College men’s basketball center Josh Van Gorp (senior, Pella) has received preseason all-America honors from D3hoops.com. The D3hoops.com preseason list included five teams and tabbed Van Gorp for the fifth team. Van Gorp, a 6-foot-10 post, was the first player in program history to receive National Association of Basketball Coaches All-America distinction last spring. […]
Oct 31 2023 | Posted in
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Mahaska County gathered to bid farewell to one of its most esteemed law enforcement officers, Deputy Scott Miller, who retired after a commendable 40-plus-year tenure. Known for his unwavering dedication, Deputy Miller’s career is not just a reflection of his commitment but a beacon of the enduring spirit of service that characterizes the Mahaska County […]
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In the electrifying ambiance of Xtream Arena, the Dike-New Hartford Wolverines continued their indomitable march through the Class 2A state volleyball quarterfinals, overpowering the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets in a straight-set victory that underscored their reputation on the court. From the onset, the Wolverines established a rhythm that was both relentless and precise. The Rockets, while spirited […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 30, 2023 Farmers in Iowa are routinely harvesting more than 200 bushels of corn per acre this year despite widespread drought as crop harvest reaches its conclusion, according to field agronomists for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Our corn hybrids are much better adapted to dry conditions […]
Oskaloosa–To show its appreciation for those serving our community, William Penn University is hosting the Hometown Heroes Game next Saturday, November 4. At the Statesmen football game against Grand View (1 p.m. kickoff) at Statesmen Community Stadium, members of Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa Police Department, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department, Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency, and Oskaloosa […]
Oct 30 2023 | Posted in
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by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 29, 2023 Former President Donald Trump, while continuing to profess confidence he will win the Iowa caucuses, nevertheless railed against his Republican rivals for the 2024 presidential race during a rally Sunday in Sioux City. The former president spoke at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux City, his eighth trip […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 28, 2023 Former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Saturday. “It’s become clear to me, this is not my time,” Pence said at the Republican Jewish Coalition Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pence launched his presidential bid in June at an Iowa event […]
Maintaining secure borders is essential to our national security, sovereignty, economic stability, and public health. It is the fundamental duty of the government to safeguard its citizens and their interests. However, President Joe Biden’s radical open border policies have directly put every community at risk. Since President Biden took office, there have been over 6.2 […]
Oct 30 2023 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, IA — With the city elections approaching, candidates running for various positions opened up about their accomplishments, hopes, and plans for the future of Oskaloosa. Incumbent Council Members Seek Re-Election Steve Burnett, the current council person for the Fourth Ward, is running for re-election after serving for eight years. Burnett praised Amal Eltahir, the […]