PELLA – A sluggish first half for the Central College men’s basketball team featured 12 turnovers and just 22 points during a 77-67 loss to Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (4-2) were badgered by the relentless press of the Golden Gusties (4-1) the entire game and paid the price with 20 total […]
November 26, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Community College has announced its decision to discontinue its Shotgun Sports program at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. “After careful consideration, Indian Hills Community College has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Shotgun Sports program,” stated Kelsi Weeks, Indian Hills Athletic Director. “This decision was […]
November 25, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – No. 14 ranked Indian Hills Men’s Basketball returned to the Hellyer Center Tuesday night and picked up a convincing 87-54 victory over Lincoln Trail College (IL). The Warriors move to 8-1 overall on the year. The Warriors earned their largest margin of victory on the year after outscoring the […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Arts leaders from across the nation converged on Oskaloosa to see how a rural Iowa community is harnessing the power of the arts to strengthen education, build partnerships, and shape its economic future. The gathering was part of the Professional Development Institute (PDI), an annual conference hosted by the National Assembly of […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School is proud to welcome Andrew Swope as the district’s new agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Swope brings a lifetime of agricultural experience and a strong commitment to student leadership and hands-on learning. He earned his teaching license through the state’s Initial Career & Technical Education Authorization program and is […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a busy classroom at Oskaloosa High School, students huddle in groups, debate robot designs, sketch parts on laptops, and swap components across tables. The energy is palpable, and thanks to a $10,000 grant from Musco, the school’s robotics program is not only thriving but also forging a direct link between local […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Leah Bruxvoort, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, to its Occupational Health team. Leah Bruxvoort is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience, bringing a strong background in occupational health, walk-in care, and urgent care to support patients and families. Having been born at Mahaska Health and being […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 24, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
(DES MOINES, IA) — Fareway Stores, Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announced Monday the donation of a truckload of protein to Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks as part of their annual Meat the Need partnership. The donation, delivered this morning to the Food Bank of Iowa, includes 23 pallets totaling 25,000 pounds […]
From Dawn to Dusk: Oskaloosa Plans A Most Festive Day OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight the community’s warmth, creativity, and showcasing the […]
