Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team topped the country in postseason honorees as the NAIA released its All-America teams Friday. William Penn led the entire nation with seven award recipients, led by Breck Putzier (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn., Exercise Science) on the 13-person First Team. Four individuals were selected to the Second Team (13 players total), […]
This month, Mahaska Health achieved a significant milestone by receiving the Education Recognition award from the American Diabetes Association. On behalf of the American Diabetes Association, Health Care & Education President, Patti Urbasnki, and Committee on Education Recognition Chair, Michelle Stancil, recently sent Mahaska Health award letters to recognize the Diabetes Self-Management Services at Mahaska […]
Ames, IA – The Veenker Memorial Golf Course played host to the state golf tournament, drawing top golfers from across Iowa for a test of skill and endurance. Representing Oskaloosa, senior Johnathan Terpstra, is a seasoned competitor with four state tournament qualifications under his belt. On the first day of the tournament, Terpstra navigated the […]
Oskaloosa, IA — The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Moderate Risk for severe weather in Oskaloosa, Iowa, today, warning residents of potentially dangerous conditions. This elevated risk category indicates a significant threat of severe thunderstorms, including the possibility of strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. According to the SPC, the most hazardous […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 20, 2024 The pace of corn and soybean planting accelerated last week amid a rainfall reprieve for much of the state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers planted more than a fifth of the overall expected acres for each crop that week and edged closer to […]
My absentee ballot has finally arrived in the mail, but I’m afraid my ballot won’t be received in the election office in time to be counted! You have several options: • Mail your ballot. Must be postmarked no later than Monday, June 3 and must arrive in the election office before the close of election […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors, discussed updates to the county’s hazard mitigation plan during their recent meeting. This step ensures that the county remains eligible for federal grants and is prepared to address potential disasters effectively. Key Highlights from the Meeting Hazard Mitigation Plan Update: Josh Stevens, Mahaska County Emergency Management […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 20, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Aleesha Rabedeaux is proud to announce the hiring of Drew Sams as the new Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. A native of Oskaloosa, Sams returns to his hometown after spending the past three seasons as the head assistant coach at Graceland University in Lamoni. While at GU, he coached 10 national […]
DES MOINES – Track season 2024 began under cloudy, wet and cool skies and ended under sunny, dry and warm temperatures on the Blue Oval of Drake Stadium Saturday. North Mahaska scored points in three of the 12 events entered. In the team race, the boys tied for 35th with six points while the girls […]
