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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s softball team got the bats hitting early and often Friday night. A seven-run second inning propelled the host Warhawks to a 13-1 thrashing of the BGM Bears. Maddie Doonan collected three hits for North Mahaska. Doonan, tripled in the third inning, and singled in the fourth inning as the Warhawks […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska battled with BGM for six innings Friday, but the visiting Bears took advantage of walks and errors to score a 5-3 South Iowa Cedar League victory. North Mahaska had its chances stranding 11 batters on base. A one-out single by Beau Burns set up BGM’s first score. He moved around […]
BOONE – Iowa High School Athletic Association released the Class 1A postseason baseball pairings Thursday. North Mahaska will open the postseason on Saturday, July 6 against Melcher-Dallas. North Mahaska will travel to Twin Cedars to face the Saints at 5 p.m. The winner will play the winner of the 7 p.m. contest between host Twin […]
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 20, 2024 TikTok and its parent company argued Thursday in a federal court in the District of Columbia that the recently enacted law forcing a nationwide ban or sale of the popular platform violates the First Amendment. TikTok Inc., which operates the video-sharing service in the United States, […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska stayed within striking distance of Class 1A No. 5 Lynnville-Sully for the first four innings. But the Hawks took advantage of walks and timely hits to earn a 10-1 victory and remain atop the South Iowa Cedar League standings. Lynnville-Sully (20-3) led 3-0 after the first two innings. North Mahaska […]
NEW SHARON – Kaylia Shipman saw the ball real well Wednesday night. The North Mahaska freshman centerfielder hit two homeruns, a triple and a single to drive in seven runs to lead North Mahaska to a 13-11 South Iowa Cedar League softball victory. Shipman opened the game with a triple then homered in the second […]
