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Central women fall short in basketball comeback attempt

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA – Falling into a 19-2 hole early in the game, the Central College women’s basketball team nearly overcame the 17-point deficit before succumbing to the University of Dubuque Saturday 63-58. Central (6-3, 2-1 American Rivers Conference) allowed Dubuque (4-5, 2-0 conference) to make a 17-0 run in the first five minutes of the first […]

Dubuque hands Central conference men’s basketball loss

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- A difficult stretch of American Rivers Conference matches continued for the Central College men’s basketball team Saturday with a 71-49 loss to the University of Dubuque. Central (4-5, 0-3 conference) surged out of the gate with a pair of Carson Jones (sophomore, Elkhorn, Neb., Creighton Prep) 3-point baskets. The Dutch made just four of […]

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.7 Percent in September

Iowa Workforce Development

Last Release of Shutdown-delayed Data in 2025; More Information Expected Next Month DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent in September. The state’s jobless rate was 3.3 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in September. This is the most recent Iowa data available […]

A Strong Start Oskaloosa’s First Trimester Brings Growth, Success and a Renewed Activities Culture

Oskaloosa High School students complete performance testing on VALD ForceDecks as part of a new partnership between William Penn University, Oskaloosa Community Schools, and Mahaska Health. The force plates measure balance, power, and movement patterns, providing students with real-time data to support training, injury prevention, and academic learning.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Schools entered the school year with a new activities director, a weight room under construction, and a clear commitment to strengthening student experiences. One trimester in, the early results point to steady growth, stronger competitive performances, and a cultural shift built around coaching development and student opportunity. When Jamie Jacobs stepped […]

Mahaska Health Welcomes Craig Hoffman, PA-C to Cardiology Team

Craig Hoffman Joins Mahaska Health Cardiology Team

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Craig Hoffman, PA-C, a certified Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology and the management of heart rhythm disorders, to the growing Cardiology team. Craig brings more than 20 years of advanced cardiac experience, with extensive expertise in atrial fibrillation care, cardiac rhythm management devices, diagnostic testing, and patient education. […]

NO. 7 WARRIORS RUN WIN STREAK TO SIX

Indian Hills Athletics

December 10, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – No. 7 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball continued its offensive tear with a 95-61 victory over McCook Community College (NE) at the Hellyer Center on Wednesday. The Warriors improve to 12-1 overall on the year. With the win, the Warriors extend their winning streak to six games, having scored at […]

Mahaska Health Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner, Hanna Shively to the ENT Team

Hannah Shively Joins Mahaska Health ENT Team

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Hanna Shively, ARNP, to the Walk-In Clinic and Otolaryngology, or, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) care teams. Shively is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with specialized training in Otolaryngology and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Hanna Shively earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master […]

WARRIORS DOMINANT IN SEASON OPENER AT WASHBURN

Indian Hills Athletics

December 08, 2025 Topeka, KS – The Indian Hills Men’s Track & Field squad kicked off its 2025-26 indoor campaign at the Washburn Alumni Invitational Saturday, taking home four first-place finishes in its season debut. The Warriors saw 12 all-time top-10 marks in school history, including a new school record from freshman Joseph McDonald Jr. […]

SCHOOL RECORDS FALL IN SEASON OPENER

Indian Hills Athletics

December 08, 2025 Topeka, KS – Led by a pair of school records and a number of personal best performances, the Indian Hills Women’s Track & Field squad opened up the 2025-26 indoor campaign with a strong showing at the Washburn Alumni Invitational. Freshman Cindy Rose (Brown’s Town, Jamaica/Holmwood Technical) re-wrote the record books with […]

Mahaska Health Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Michelle Harban to the Oncology Team

Michelle Harban Joins Mahaska Health Oncology Team

Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Michelle Harban, ARNP, a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health and oncology/hematology, joining Dr. Nair, Mahaska Health Medical Oncology Medical Director to the newly expanded Oncology Care Team. Michelle brings over twenty years of clinical experience and over a decade of care as a Nurse Practitioner to Mahaska […]

             

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