KNOXVILLE – Only seven girls were able to make the trip to Knoxville for a wrestling tournament Monday. Lilly Briggs at 110 pounds and Kaylia Shipman at 115 earned first place finishes. Cardinal easily won the meet with 140 points with host Knoxville second with 117 points. North Mahaska edged Chariton by one point for […]
MONROE – The saying “offense wins games, and defense wins championships” may be true. North Mahaska’s defense shut down No. 9 in Class 3A PCM’s leading scorer and rolled to a 52-32 nonconference victory. The Warhawk girls took the lead from PCM with just over three minutes left in the first quarter and led 12-7 […]
MONROE – North Mahaska’s boys’ basketball team lost for the first time this season when they travelled to Monroe to take on Class 2A PCM. The Warhawks battled the host Mustangs but succumbed 51-48. The game was physical, and NM rose to the challenge. Neither team held more than a six-point lead. Trenton DeBruin’s inside […]
The Oskaloosa boys’ junior varsity wrestling team had a strong showing at the Knoxville JV Tournament on Monday night, with several wrestlers earning top finishes. The team was led by Sam Nelson and Trevin Griffin, both of whom won their brackets. Ivan Montgomery and Landon VanDonselaar each earned third place finishes, while Carter Russell and […]
The Oskaloosa Girls Wrestling Team traveled to Knoxville Monday night to compete in a highly competitive tournament, and the Indians returned home with impressive results, including one first-place finish and three second-place finishes. Mia Luck Dominates to Win First Place Mia Luck had an outstanding performance, finishing the night with a perfect 2-0 record in […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 16, 2024 A report from the Lake Restoration Program with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources details the completion of several years-long restoration projects in 2024 and outlines major project plans in 2025. The annual report is open to review and public comment through Dec. 18. Michelle Balmer, […]
‘Tis the season for fun at the Environmental Learning Center! All ages are invited to join Mahaska County Conservation for a fun program called “Life in the Arctic Circle” that will be held on Monday, December 23 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Environmental Learning Center. Supplies and space is limited, so contact Mahaska […]
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s hard to have a happy holiday if you’re arrested for drunk driving. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to urge drivers to designate before you celebrate. Through January 1, 2025, drivers will see officers supporting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) high-visibility […]
by Casey Quinlan, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 15, 2024 A rise in food prices makes for a less-than-merry holiday season. Grocery prices rose 0.4% in November, according to the Consumer Price Index, released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Eggs made one of the biggest jumps at 8.2% over the month, and 37.5% over the […]
At the Oskaloosa School Board meeting held on December 17, 2024, a significant portion of the public comment session focused on the employment status of Ryan Parker, the district’s athletic director. The community’s reaction has been mixed, with both strong support for Parker and calls for his removal. The board had added a special public […]
