by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2025 Iowa pharmacists and advocates said Wednesday lawmakers need to pass legislation regulating pharmacy benefit managers, the third-party companies that negotiate prescription prices between health insurance companies, drug manufacturers and pharmacies, in order to keep small businesses and rural pharmacies in business. Subcommittees were held in both […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2025 A Senate subcommittee gave initial approval Wednesday to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to set a statewide minimum policy restricting students’ cellphone use in schools. The bill, Senate Study Bill 1065, would require school boards to adopt policies that, at minimum, ban use of personal electronic devices […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s wrestling team rolled on Senior Night, defeating William Woods 40-5 in a non-conference dual meet Tuesday. No. 6 WPU (5-5) won six of the seven contested bouts and also collected three forfeits en route to the lopsided victory over the under-manned Owls who fall to 0-9 in dual-meet competition. After 103-pounder […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s wrestling team finally obtained its first dual meet victory of the season, defeating non-conference foe William Woods 46-10 on Senior Night Tuesday. WPU (1-7) triumphed in six of the eight contested matches and picked up two additional forfeits as it won its first dual meet of the campaign. Gentry Walston (So., New […]
At the recent Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in Oskaloosa on February 5, 2025, Musco Lighting’s plans for a parking lot expansion took significant steps forward. The commission reviewed two rezoning applications related to the project and ultimately recommended their approval to the city council, despite some community concerns. Rezoning Applications Reviewed Gridco LLC, a […]
STORM LAKE- An 18-0 run in the third quarter from Buena Vista University was enough to give the Beavers a 72-64 win over Central College women’s basketball team. “We have to have more urgency early in the game,” said coach Justin Weiland. “Our energy was better in the second half, but we need to play […]
Oskaloosa–Esther Kolawole (Fr., Akure, Nigeria, Kinesiology) parlayed a perfect weekend into national hardware she was named NAIA Women’s Wrestler of the Week. Kolawole becomes William Penn’s second national recipient in as many weeks after she dominated en route to a title at the Grand View Open last Saturday. The freshman 138-pounder went 5-0 at the […]
COLFAX – North Mahaska’s girls earned a share of the South Iowa Cedar League basketball crown. It is the fourth consecutive title for the Warhawks. North Mahaska downed Colfax-Mingo 63-30. North Mahaska (18-2, 14-1) took control early 19-5 and increased to 45-13 by halftime. Three NM seniors scored in double figures led by Breckyn Schilling […]
DES MOINES – North Mahaska will open their march to the state girls’ basketball tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 18. They will host the winner of Pella Christian (7-11) and Colfax-Mingo (6-15) , which plays on Saturday, Feb. 15. The other quarterfinal in North Mahaska’s bracket will have Grundy Center (12-7) and Alburnett (8-10). The winners […]
The Oskaloosa Indians wrestling team continued their dominant season with an impressive showing at the Van Meter Quad, securing victories over Knoxville, Webster City, and Van Meter. The Indians showcased their depth and talent throughout the meet, winning all three duals and gaining valuable momentum heading into the district tournament on February 15. Oskaloosa 50, […]
