
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 24, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden explained his decision not to seek reelection during a prime-time address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, saying now is the time to turn over power to the next generation. “I’ve made it clear that I believe America is at an […]
Jul 25 2024 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s softball team collected several honors from the South Iowa Cedar League coaches. Regan Grewe earned a first team nod while Olivia Ridgeway, Jocelyn Pinkerton, Kaylia Shipman, and Kayla Readshaw garnered second team honors. Madeline Doonan and Kylie Van Weelden received honorable mention. Grewe was listed in 14 categories of offense […]

Mahaska Health is excited to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The 13th annual Run in the Sun race will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at the Statesmen Community Stadium […]
Jul 25 2024 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON – Four North Mahaska baseball players picked up honors from the South Iowa Cedar League coaches earlier this month. The Warhawks had a first team pick, second team selection and two honorable mentions. Junior Jack Kelderman was selected to the first team as a utility player. He was the Warhawks’ top pitcher and […]

NEW SHARON – Four North Mahaska baseball players picked up honors from the South Iowa Cedar League coaches earlier this month. The Warhawks had a first team pick, second team selection and two honorable mentions. Junior Jack Kelderman was selected to the first team as a utility player. He was the Warhawks’ top pitcher […]

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 22, 2024 The Iowa delegation for the Democratic National Convention unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday to become the 2024 presidential nominee. The Iowa’s DNC delegates made the decision during a virtual meeting Monday evening in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement that he […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 22, 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 […]
Jul 23 2024 | Posted in
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Aaron Reutzel Strikes Latest Blow in 410 Championship Battle by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 20, 2024) – Kade Higday beat Austin McCarl to the line by .028 of a second to claim his first ever 360 feature win on 3M Night featuring the $10,000 360 Shootout at Knoxville Raceway! The Des Moines native now […]
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by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 18, 2024 All parts of Iowa — for the first time in more than four years — have sufficient soil moisture to not be considered “abnormally dry” by national climate experts, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report on Thursday. That dryness designation can indicate an area is […]
Jul 20 2024 | Posted in
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By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Southern Iowa Fair hosted the 6th Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race on Wednesday, July 17th with a packed infield and a full grandstand on a beautiful night for racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway. The largest field of drivers in 2024 were in attendance gunning for their share of […]
Jul 19 2024 | Posted in
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