Grinnell’s trademark fast-paced attack produced another triple-digit night on the scoreboard, but Wartburg’s size and efficiency inside were too much to overcome in a 129–116 loss Wednesday at Levick Arena in Waverly. In a nonconference matchup of up-tempo Division III programs, Wartburg, listed at 4–1, outscored Grinnell 66–51 after halftime to erase a two-point deficit […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska County Juvenile Court joined more than 400 locations across the United States on Tuesday in celebrating National Adoption Month, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness for children in foster care who need permanent homes and to honor the joy adoption brings to families. Judge McAvan presided over five adoptions during […]
The Oskaloosa girls wrestling team opened its season on the road Tuesday night, turning in a strong showing at the Sigourney-Keota Girls Tournament. Facing a field of 25 teams and bringing only half of its roster due to other conflicts, Oskaloosa still made its presence felt. All three Indians who competed finished in the top […]
PELLA- Three members of the Central College women’s volleyball team were selected to the American Rivers All-Conference first-team Tuesday. Outside hitter Leslie Snow (senior, Olivia, Minn., BOLD HS) libero Colleen Kenney (senior, Taylor Ridge, Ill., Rock Island Alleman HS) and middle hitter Kaitlyn Mumm (junior, Waukee, Des Moines Christian HS) were the athletes selected. Snow […]
PELLA- Three members of the Central College women’s volleyball team were selected to the American Rivers All-Conference first-team Tuesday. Outside hitter Leslie Snow (senior, Olivia, Minn., BOLD HS) libero Colleen Kenney (senior, Taylor Ridge, Ill., Rock Island Alleman HS) and middle hitter Kaitlyn Mumm (junior, Waukee, Des Moines Christian HS) were the athletes selected. Snow […]
November 18, 2025 Daytona Beach, FL – The Indian Hills Men’s Soccer squad advanced to the 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Soccer National Championship semifinal round via goal differential. The Warriors fell 1-0 to top-seeded Tyler Junior College (TX) in overtime on Tuesday, but Indian Hills’ +3 goal differential pushes the […]
The Climb, a local outreach effort connected with Give It Up, Mahaska, is asking for volunteers and donations as it works to support families in Mahaska County during the holiday season and beyond. This year, volunteers at The Climb are preparing Christmas for 293 children. Each child on the list will receive gifts that are […]
Friday, November 21, 2025 11:00 am – noon Environmental Learning Center The Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, November 21 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for “Storytelling by Linda Fox”. Bring a friend and settle in for a delightful time with local […]
Oskaloosa–For the first time in 13 years, the William Penn football team is headed to the postseason as it will host Texas Wesleyan in the First Round of the 2025 NAIA Football Championship Series. The No. 13-seeded Statesmen (10-1) will be hosting the No. 20-seeded Rams (7-4) on Saturday at noon at Statesmen Community Stadium. […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team failed to overcome a cold shooting performance as it fell 73-54 to Columbia in non-conference action Monday. William Penn (2-6) was outshot 47.9%-33.9% from the floor against the undefeated Cougars (5-0) who are currently receiving votes nationally. The hosts kept CC at bay early, leading 7-5 midway through the first […]
