DES MOINES – Two North Mahaska wrestlers are still alive for a position on Saturday’s podium while the two seniors saw their high school careers come to an end with losses in the consolation bracket. Junior Joel DeJong and sophomore Ryan Groom remain in contention in the consolation bracket. A win in tonight’s action places […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 15, 2024 In the final day before the first legislative deadline, House lawmakers passed a school funding proposal for the upcoming school year — as well as a measure to increase teacher salaries. The House Education Committee on Thursday passed House Study Bill 712 on Iowa’s State Supplemental […]
Vonna Goldsworth September 6, 1936 – February 14, 2024 Pella, Iowa | Age 87 Vonna Vee Goldsworth, 87, of Pella, passed at the Pella Comfort House on February 14, 2024. Gonna, daughter of Floyd Edwin and Ruth E. (Taylor) Crouse, was born in Page City, Kansas, on September 6, 1936. She attended school in Page […]
Press Release/Public Service Announcement There have been several instances this week, of Mahaska County residents receiving telephone calls from persons identifying themselves as Deputy Sheriff’s of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office. During these telephone calls, the caller claims that there has been an arrest warrant issued for the recipient of the call. The caller then […]
NEW SHARON – When North Mahaska and Montezuma get together for any sporting event there is a high level of excitement. The two teams were meeting for the third time this season with each team winning on the other team’s court. This game, with a Class 1A District 10 championship berth on the line, took […]
Ottumwa, IA – No. 16 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball picked up its fourth consecutive victory with an 81-77 win over North Central Missouri College at the Hellyer Center on Thursday night. Indian Hills improves to 13-1 at home on the year and 20-5 overall. One game removed from a career-high effort, sophomore Davontae Hall (Chicago, […]
Member coaches of the South Iowa Cedar League have earned all-conference honors for the 2023-24 basketball season. Both boys and girls had a single player on first and second teams and two honorable mentions. The boys saw junior Asher DeBoef as a unanimous all-conference first team selection. Another junior, Gabe Hora, was named to the […]
DES MOINES – Wednesday’s opening round of the Class 1A wrestling tournament did not go as hoped for North Mahaska’s four wrestlers, but all four are still alive for a podium appearance on Saturday. Ryan Groom moved into the quarterfinals while Joel DeJong, Angello Wittenburg and Austin McMahan will work their way through the consolation […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Schools has named Sarah McGriff as the district’s new director of finance, effective February 26. McGriff brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to her new role. Most recently serving as an accountant for the City of Ottumwa, she also held the position of business manager/board secretary […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – [February 14, 2024] – The Oskaloosa High School baseball team is proud to announce their upcoming opportunity to showcase their talent at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, dubbed “Swing for the Arch,” is scheduled to take place on June 8, 2024, offering an unparalleled experience for […]
