DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 7, 2024) – 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 […]
Oskaloosa, IA – School bus safety is a critical issue for law enforcement in Oskaloosa, Iowa, according to Oskaloosa Police Chief Ben Boeke. In an interview, Boeke provided insights into the common violations drivers commit when approaching school buses, the legal requirements for drivers, and the penalties for failing to stop when a bus is […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Southern Iowa Speedway is set to host the final racing event of the 2024 season as the Musco Lighting Fall Challenge will bring the season to an end with two big nights of racing action, Friday and Saturday, October 11th and 12th. Two complete shows will be run with […]
DUBUQUE- After earning a draw in their first conference match, the Central College men’s soccer team rebounded well getting a 2-1 win on the road against the University of Dubuque. “We are really pleased with the result today,” coach Garry Laidlaw said. “Our guys were committed until the end of the match. After a first […]
DUBUQUE- Facing a stout defense the Central College women’s soccer team was shut out against the University of Dubuque losing 1-0. The Dutch (7-5, 0-2 American Rivers) were held to only one corner kick in the match and were only able to fire five shots on goal. Grace Coates (senior, Marion) led the team in […]
CORYDON – North Mahaska faced its fourth opponent of the season on their homecoming night. The Warhawks travelled to Corydon to take on the Wayne Falcons using a make-shift lineup due to injuries. Wayne scored twice in the first half and held off a Warhawk rally to win 14-9. North Mahaska senior quarterback Lucas Nunnikhoven […]
PELLA – A late rally in Friday’s third set against Luther College propelled the Central College volleyball team to victory in its American Rivers Conference opener. Central (14-5, 1-0 conference) won the first set 25-17 against Luther (4-14, 0-2) before dropping the second set 25-19. In the third set, Central trailed most of the way […]
NEW SHARON – As the volleyball regular season winds down, North Mahaska sits atop the South Iowa Cedar League as the only undefeated team. North Mahaska hosted Belle Plaine Thursday for senior night and won a dramatic three-set affair, 25-18, 25-23 and 25-14. North Mahaska, 16-1, scored seven service aces in the match including aces […]
WILLIAMSBURG – North Mahaska did not score as high in the races as they have been but the cross country runners did perform well. Four of the personal bests came from the girls’ team and the boys scored two season bests. Junior high runner Jade DeBoef also record a personal best. The teams competed at […]
MOUNT AYR – North Mahaska had hopes of securing a solid second place in Class A District 6 play and spoiling Mt. Ayr’s homecoming Friday. The Raiders had other ideas and captured a physical contest 40-6. Two turnovers led to two Raider scores and North Mahaska struggled with the Mt. Ayr running game. Injuries were […]
