OSKALOOSA, IA – United Way of Mahaska County, established as United Community Services in 1963, commemorates its 60th anniversary, marking decades of evolution and community service. Michella Friesen, Executive Director of the United Way of Mahaska County, shared the journey from a volunteer-run agency to a crucial community resource, including the decision to join the […]
Feb 23 2024 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA – No. 13 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball used a first half surge to run past visiting Sauk Valley Community College (IL) at the Hellyer Center on Thursday night. The Warriors picked up a 92-77 nonconference win, the team’s sixth consecutive victory. Three players went for at least 20 points in the win led […]
Feb 22 2024 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – North Mahaska was hoping to avenge a loss to No. 5 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont when the two teams met in Oskaloosa Wednesday with a berth in next week’s state tournament on the line. The Rockets took advantage of 26 North Mahaska turnovers to secure a state berth 61-41. No. 14 North Mahaska battled to the […]
OTTUMWA – North Mahaska rallied time after time in its district final contest with Holy Trinity Catholic but could not overcome the Crusaders falling 70-66. Holy Trinity (19-5) will face Winfield-Mount Union Saturday for a berth in the Class 1A state tournament. Holy Trinity jumped put to a 15-5 lead in the opener. The game […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 19, 2024 The Iowa Senate approved a bill Monday allowing state agencies to employ private accountants to conduct annual audits instead of the state auditor’s office. Iowa Auditor Rob Sand and Democrats opposed the measure, arguing it will decrease government accountability. Senate File 2311 passed 31-16 and it […]
Feb 22 2024 | Posted in
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by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 19, 2024 Republican lawmakers gave initial approval Monday to the governor’s individual income tax cut bill, though Sen. Dan Dawson, R-Council Bluffs, said other tax proposals could also move forward. Senate Study Bill 3038 received approval in a Senate subcommittee. It would speed up and expand 2022 legislation […]
Feb 22 2024 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Oskaloosa Elementary School welcomed Governor Kim Reynolds for a Regional Education Roundtable on Monday, February 19. Students, teachers, and leadership from the Oskaloosa Community Schools welcomed the governor as she conferenced with superintendents from Centerville, Clarke, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Pekin, and Pleasantville. State Representative Helena Hayes accompanied the governor on the visit. The […]
Feb 22 2024 | Posted in
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Darin Van Arkel December 27, 1968 – February 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 55 We gather here to celebrate and remember the life of Darin Van Arkel, a man who brought light, laughter, and joy to everyone he met. Darin was born in Oskaloosa, IA on December 27, 1968, to parents Kenneth and Connie Van […]
Feb 21 2024 | Posted in
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Donna Ann Chenet December 22, 1945 – February 20, 2024 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 78 Donna Chenet, 78, of rural New Sharon, IA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Donna Ann Chenet, daughter of George and Margaret (Pfannabecker) Seeber, was born December 22, 1945, in Sigourney, IA. As a young […]
Feb 21 2024 | Posted in
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DUBUQUE-Ten days after traveling to the University of Dubuque and enduring a blowout, the Central College men’s basketball team nearly delivered a knockout. But instead, the Dutch (17-9) saw their own American Rivers tourney hopes come to crushing end in a 77-73 first-round loss Tuesday. Dubuque (21-5) advances to face top-seeded Nebraska Wesleyan University at […]
Feb 21 2024 | Posted in
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