PELLA-The Central College softball offense is heating up at the right time. Third baseman Franie Burnett (senior, Ankeny, Centennial HS) continued her recent surge with three hits, the Dutch used their small-ball attack to put up six first-inning runs and Central notched a 10-2, five-inning opening-game win over the University of Wisconsin-Superior in NCAA Division […]
The Oskaloosa High School girls golf team delivered a stellar performance at their recent Regional tournament, showcasing their hard work and determination throughout the season. Competing for a chance to advance to the state level, the team finished impressively in 6th place out of 12 teams, achieving their best score of the season with a […]
MORAVIA – North Mahaska sophomore Aly Steil continued her meteoric golf season by notching a spot in next week’s Class 1A state golf tournament. She finished sixth at the par-72 course at The Preserve at Honey Creek. Steil will compete in a 36-hole event at the American Legion Course in Marshalltown on Thursday and Friday, […]
Gary, son of Willus “Bill” Wayne and Alberta Marie (Woolsey) DeGoey died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. He was born August 5, 1957, in Oskaloosa. He graduated from North Mahaska High School with the Class of 1975. Gary’s life was blessed with a beautiful union when he married […]
OSKALOOSA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for a significant restoration project at Lake Keomah, slated to begin in the coming months, to facilitate the project, the DNR will relax fishing regulations starting May 1, allowing anglers to harvest fish more freely before the lake is completely drained. “This long-awaited project […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – For over two decades, a high school construction trades program has been laying the groundwork for both community development and student success. The program, initiated in the fall of 2003, allows students to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry, offering them invaluable skills and opening various career pathways. “We started back […]
OSKALOOSA, IA—Sheila Guiter, founder of Give It Up Mahaska and The Climb, has issued an urgent plea for community support as the organization faces the possibility of losing its operational space. The group has been given until June 1 to raise $200,000 to purchase the building it currently uses or face relocation. Give It Up […]
In an exhilarating high school baseball showdown on May 14, 2024, Fairfield narrowly defeated Oskaloosa 3-2. Fairfield’s Caden Allison showcased his abilities with two crucial hits and a run, contributing to the team’s success. Aidan Kreuter’s outstanding pitching performance, featuring a flawless ERA of 0.00 and four strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings, was pivotal in […]
Oskaloosa–Four members of the William Penn women’s golf team were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2023-2024 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes Monday. Carlee Frayne (Sr., Garner, Iowa, Sports Management) headlines the quartet with a 3.86 Grade Point Average entering the spring semester, while Bliss Martin (So., Hamilton, Ill., Biology) held a […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Johnathan Terpstra, a standout golfer from Oskaloosa, has secured his place in the Boy’s State Golf Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Under the guidance of Oskaloosa boys head coach Brett Doud, Johnathan has consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills and determination on the golf course. Johnathan’s journey to the state tournament began […]
