A recent study from the Iowa Hospital Association reported that in 2023 alone, Mahaska Health generated nearly a thousand jobs that contributed over $68 million in wages for Oskaloosa’s economy. These local employment and income sources enrich the financial health of the county and state of Iowa by serving patients locally. Mahaska Health continues to […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Oskaloosa will witness an electrifying event on August 3rd as Central Empire Wrestling (CEW) brings live pro wrestling to the center court of the Penn Central Mall. This much-anticipated event marks a significant milestone for CEW, which has been part of the Oskaloosa community since 2007, hosting events at various venues like […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 8, 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 […]
Oskaloosa–Nick George (Sr., Sarina, Ontario, Sociology) once again was chosen as one of the top scholar-athletes in the NAIA as the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America baseball teams were announced Tuesday. George was one of 12 individuals named to the Second Team, matching his award from the 2023 campaign. An additional 11 players collected First-Team […]
BUSSEY – North Mahaska used a game of small ball and speed on the bases to top Melcher-Dallas 9-2 in the opening round of the Class 1A District 13 tournament. North Mahaska will return to Bussey on Tuesday to take on Twin Cedars (15-12), who defeated Seymour 15-0 Saturday. North Mahaska’s experience was too much […]
Sawyer Phillips Wins First 360 Main in Seven Years; Chase Young Wins Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 6, 2024) – Scott Bogucki won an electric feature Saturday at the Nolan Wren Memorial Presented by Higher View Enterprise, Inc. at the Knoxville Raceway. The driver from McLaren Vale in South Australia shot by […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The streets of Oskaloosa buzzed with excitement as a 100-year-old resident celebrated her milestone birthday with a special motorcycle ride, thanks to the efforts of Kelly Klein, a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Klein, who has been delivering meals to the centenarian for four years, has formed a close bond with her. “She […]
KALONA – North Mahaska left no doubt who the better team was Friday in its regular season finale. The Warhawks traveled to Kalona to face Hillcrest Academy and used n 11-run fourth inning to score a 20-6 victory. North Mahaska opened the game with four runs and added five more in the second for a […]
New Sharon, Iowa – New Sharon Fire and Rescue recently demonstrated the true spirit of camaraderie and community support through their latest mission to assist fellow first responders in Spencer, Iowa. The team’s three-day operation highlighted the critical role of local support in disaster recovery, emphasizing how communities can come together to aid those who […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 2, 2024 Federal health officials have commissioned Moderna to develop a vaccine to protect people from an avian influenza that has been circulating in dairy cattle in recent months. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials said Tuesday the agency would devote about $176 million to the […]
