CEDAR RAPIDS – With six of the nine American Rivers Conference institutions already sponsoring the sport, the American Rivers Conference has added women’s wrestling as the league’s 24th sport. Central, along with Buena Vista University, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Simpson College and Wartburg College will compete for the first conference title during the 2024-25 […]
Jun 25 2024 | Posted in
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***The Missing Juvenile Has Been Located Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office requests the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Emily Conger, age 16, from Sigourney, Iowa, was last seen on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Sigourney, Iowa. Emily is approximately 5’2” tall, 110 pounds with brown shoulder-length hair […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) announces it is awarding more than $120,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations for 2024. The grants, available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Mahaska County, aim to support a variety of community improvement projects. The MCCF recently awarded grants to a variety of projects aimed at enhancing […]
Jun 24 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, IA — This past Saturday, Mahaska Health held its annual Men’s Health Event, attracting a crowd of community members who enjoyed a time filled with health screenings, education, and a nostalgic tractor ride. The event, designed to encourage preventative health measures among men, was highlighted by the presence of vintage tractors and a communal […]
Jun 24 2024 | Posted in
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MORAVIA – North Mahaska continued its preparation for postseason play travelling to Moravia for a baseball triangular Saturday. They lost to Van Buren County 4-3 in eight innings then lost to host Moravia 11-1. The first two-thirds of the game was a tale of three innings. Van Buren scored single runs in each of the […]
As the Fourth of July approaches, many Oskaloosa residents are gearing up for celebrations that often include fireworks. However, understanding what is and isn’t legal within the city limits is crucial to ensuring a safe and law-abiding holiday. In a recent conversation with Oskaloosa Police Chief Ben Boeke, several important points about the city’s fireworks […]
Jun 24 2024 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 21, 2024 Always make sure you have an escape route. Stay on paved roads when you can. Don’t get too close. Iowa State University students and instructors chasing storms this spring knew those rules well, remembering their own experiences and having lessons on storm chasing drilled in over […]
Jun 24 2024 | Posted in
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by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 23, 2024 Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday she has submitted a request for an expedited presidential major disaster declaration as northwestern Iowa communities continue to face floods and storm damages. The governor requested aid for 22 counties through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program. She also […]
Jun 24 2024 | Posted in
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Our Constitution’s framers affirmed our right to bear arms through the Second Amendment for an important reason; to provide Americans with means of protection and self-defense. They made this very clear when they wrote “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and […]
Jun 24 2024 | Posted in
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A Successful Weekend for BBQ Enthusiasts and First Responders The “BBQ 4 Badges” event, held this past weekend, marked one of its most successful editions yet, thanks to favorable weather, a record number of participating teams, and strong community support. The event, which spans two days, has grown in both size and impact over the […]
Jun 24 2024 | Posted in
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