OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a closely contested vote, the Oskaloosa City Council has decided to extend the contract of City Manager Amal Eltahir. The decision was finalized during the council meeting held on July 15, with a 4-3 vote in favor of the extension. The vote saw council members Bob Drost, Janet Hermsen, Joe Caligiuri, […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 15, 2024 Iowa Republicans played important roles during the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday. Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann kicked off the process of nominating former President Donald Trump as the official 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Later, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird presided over the […]
Martin Hogate May 4, 1930 – July 14, 2024 Pella, Iowa | Age 94 Martin Hogate, 94, of Pella, passed away Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, at the Pella Comfort House. Martin Powers Hogate was born May 4, 1930, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Ira Steward and Ruby Miller Hogate. Martin was educated in Tracy, Iowa, […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Mahaska County has launched an innovative program for dog owners at the end of June 2024, inspired by the National Parks’ BARK Ranger initiative. Valinn McReynolds spearheaded the local adaptation after experiencing the program in Hot Springs National Park. The BARK Ranger program, originally designed to promote responsible pet ownership in national […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 14, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called Sunday for unity and pledged an independent review following the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday where former President Donald J. Trump was shot and injured. “An assassination attempt is contrary to everything we stand for as a nation,” […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska Serenity Hospice is gearing up for its highly anticipated 13th Annual Run in the Sun event, scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd. This event, a staple in the community, aims to bring together families and individuals to support a vital cause while enjoying a day of fun and fitness. Amanda Doud, […]
SULLY – North Mahaska and Lynnville-Sully manage to pair themselves in a Class 1A district baseball final nearly every season. Saturday’s clash was another good battle with Lynnville-Sully winning 3-0. The Hawks (25-3) will meet Ankeny Christian in Pella on Tuesday for a spot in the state tournament. The game was, in part, a […]
by John Cole, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 13, 2024 BUTLER — Former President Donald Trump was recovering Saturday after a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler that left a rally-goer and the gunman dead, authorities said. Two people were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Shortly after Trump took […]
Aaron Reutzel Cruises to Another 360 Win; Ryan Navratil Scores First Career Win in Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 13, 2024) – Austin McCarl won another incredible feature event Saturday with the 988 Lifeline 410’s at Knoxville Raceway on Van Wall Night at the Marion County Fair! After passing his brother Carson, he […]
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:00-10:00 am Fossil hunting is a fun activity for all ages! From 9:00-10:00 am Wednesday, July 17th join Mahaska County Conservation naturalist, Laura DeCook, on a morning adventure to find fossils at Russell Wildlife Area. Please park by the Pond 1 parking lot (south side of pond next to 200th St.) […]
