PELLA- Led by a career high 22 points from Hannah Dau (senior, Paullina, South O’Brien HS), the Central College women’s basketball team defeated Luther College 72-63. Dau shot 8-of-12 from the field and was 3-of-3 from three-point range. She also had five rebounds, one assist and one steal. “Dau is one of the hardest working […]
January 22, 2025 Centerville, IA – The No. 1 ranked Indian Hills Women’s Wrestling team picked up a 46-8 Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) victory Wednesday night over Ellsworth Community College. Wednesday’s dual saw just four matchups at the Multi-Purpose Building with the Warriors taking two victories to go along with seven forfeit wins. […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s boys fell out of the top 10 rankings this week but showed they are still a contender for the South Iowa Cedar League title. The Warhawks held off a scrappy effort by the BGM (3-13, 1-10) Bears Tuesday to win 67-56. The contest felt closer than what the score appeared. […]
NEW SHARON – If your team is shooting poorly the team needs to rebound. North Mahaska (14-1, 10-0) shot just 25 percent from the floor but grabbed 52 rebounds including an astounding 33 offensive boards to defeat BGM 55-25. Tuesday. The Warhawks were just 6-for-26 shooting from deep in the paint in the first half. […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 21, 2025 Local officials told state lawmakers Tuesday that a proposal to prohibit city and county governments from contracting with third-party vendors to collect traffic camera fines runs counter to GOP goals to make government more efficient. House File 3 follows up on changes made in last year’s […]
by Jennifer Shutt and Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 20, 2025 WASHINGTON — Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda. The swearing-in marked the culmination of a four-year journey for Trump, whom many Republicans distanced themselves from following the […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team won for the first time in over a month as it took care of Baker 66-49 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Monday. The outcome not only snapped a seven-game skid for the Statesmen (3-15, 2-12 Heart), but also gave Interim Head Coach Sheawn Bedford his first victory. […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team battled valiantly but fell just short in a 79-76 defeat to #8 Baker on Monday in a Heart of America Athletic Conference showdown. The opening minutes saw both teams feeling each other out, with the score tied 9-9 at the 13:16 mark. The Statesmen (9-9, 6-8 Heart) then went […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Middle School will welcome Clint Gingerich as its new principal for the 2025-26 school year, pending School Board approval. Gingerich brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering student growth and achievement. His demonstrated leadership reflects a strong alignment with the Oskaloosa School vision culture, building a learning community […]
Three Oskaloosa wrestlers competed in a JV tournament at Centerville on Friday night, delivering strong performances that showcased their potential. Arabsho Davlatshoev and Chad McDonald-Playle both went undefeated on the night, earning first-place finishes in their respective brackets. Davlatshoev dominated his matches, winning all three by fall, including a quick victory over Jack Patrick of […]
