Jamie Ball Scores First of the Year in Randall Roofing 360’s; J Kinder Cashes in Again with Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 17, 2025) – Brian Brown scored win #68 in his storied career at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night in Knoxville Championship Series 410 action with 39 cars assembled. The […]
by Jane Norman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2025 WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with “a more aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his office on Sunday. The statement said Biden, 82, last week was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing […]
The Mahaska County Conservation Board has officially broken ground on a new Nature Playscape project, a unique and interactive outdoor play area designed to connect children and families with nature. Located on the west side of the Environmental Learning Center (ELC), this multi-featured landscape is expected to be completed by mid-September, weather permitting. The Nature […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met Monday, May 19, 2025, covering a broad agenda that included finalizing a budget amendment, discussing changes in county insurance coverage, and reviewing infrastructure and contract updates. The board opened with standard approvals of the agenda and the minutes from the May 5 meeting. A scheduled public hearing was […]
Mahaska County Deputy Sheriff David Wilke and his K9 partner Rocco recently brought home recognition from the annual Dogs for Law Enforcement (DLE) certification seminar in Independence, Iowa. The duo placed second in the 2025 Midwest Iowa Narcotics Sniff-Off, a timed competition held as part of the larger recertification and training event for K9 teams. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School held its commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, graduating 132 students in the Class of 2025. The ceremony opened with the national anthem and a welcome from school administrators. Principal Jeff Kirby and Superintendent Dr. Mike Fisher addressed the audience, acknowledging the class’s persistence and performance over the past four […]
PELLA, Iowa — With a reduced roster due to scheduling conflicts, the Oskaloosa boys track and field team still delivered solid performances Monday night at the Little Dutch Invitational hosted by Pella High School. Many team members were also involved in a fine arts concert back in Oskaloosa, which led to a unique dynamic where […]
Joliet, Ill./Seward, Neb./Kearney, Neb.–The William Penn men’s track and field team took advantage of one final competition weekend as it battled at three separate meets last Friday and Saturday in hopes of expanding its nationals squad. WPU did indeed add more individuals to its travel roster with Andrew Miller (So., Le Claire, Iowa, Exercise Science), […]
Oskaloosa’s alleys have transformed over the past few years from simple pedestrian passageways into vibrant, community-driven spaces, largely fueled by the vision of local advocates and the hands-on efforts of volunteers. Trolley Stop Alley and The Alley have become cornerstones of downtown revitalization and community gathering, reflecting both creativity and grassroots cooperation. A Brief History […]
May 18, 2025 Hutchinson, KS – Sophomore Dymonde Nave (Sioux Falls, SD/Sioux Falls Lincoln) cemented her Indian Hills legacy with a third-place finish at the 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Outdoor Track & Field National Championships. Nave collected her third-career All-American honor for the Warriors with a school record time of 13.57 […]
