
PELLA- A converted penalty kick in the 89th minute by defender Spencer Taylor (junior, Norwalk) broke the tie as the Central College men’s soccer team defeated Cornell College 2-1. It was Taylors team leading third goal of the season. “(Taylor) is an anchor for us in the back, while also leading our squad in goals,” […]
Oct 1 2024 | Posted in
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PELLA – A stellar 3-0 week for the Central college women’s soccer team propelled it into the Untied Soccer coaches Region IX rankings Tuesday, controlling the No. 8 slot. Central started last week with a 2-0 road win at Westminster College (Mo.) Wednesday before winning a pair of home games over the weekend. The Dutch […]
Oct 1 2024 | Posted in
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MONTEZUMA – It took four sets against a determined Montezuma squad, but North Mahaska’s volleyball team reigned supreme 3-1 Monday. The Warhawks won on Monte’s floor, 25-11, 25-19, 23-25, 25-14. The victory sets up a match against the other undefeated South Iowa Cedar League team, Belle Plaine Thursday at North Mahaska. First year head coach […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 30, 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 […]
Sep 30 2024 | Posted in
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The aggressive actions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) pose an undeniable threat to our national security. Last year, when a Chinese spy balloon flew over the nation’s airspace garnering national news attention, Chinese-state intelligence operations rose to the forefront of national security discussions. While Beijing’s influence operations are not always as obvious, they are […]
Sep 30 2024 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Aspiring business owners, innovators, and dreamers will have a unique opportunity to turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality at the upcoming “Idea Lab” event. Organized in partnership with the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), this exciting initiative aims to foster a thriving entrepreneurial community in […]
Sep 26 2024 | Posted in
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September 23, 2024 Musco Lighting logo on the left with Des Moines Register Top Work Place 2024 logo on the right Musco Lighting named a 2024 Iowa Top Workplace OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the second year in a row, Musco Lighting has been named as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces by the Des Moines Register. […]
Sep 25 2024 | Posted in
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COLFAX – North Mahaska kept their South Iowa Cedar League record perfect with a three-set win at Colfax-Mingo Tuesday. North Mahaska defeated the Tigerhawks 25-13, 25-16 and 25-17. It was the fifth win against Class 2A or higher this season. North Mahaska and Colfax-Mingo are the lone 2A schools in the SICL. North Mahaska easily […]

MONROE – North Mahaska’s cross country teams took to the course at Gateway recreation in Monroe Monday for junior and senior high girls and high school boys. None of the teams had enough for team scores but three of the nine runners finished in the top 12 overall. Emmerson Jedlicka and Ava Huffman powered the […]

Des Moines Register “Top Workplace” Award OTTUMWA, IA –Community 1st Credit Union received its ninth straight Des Moines Register “Top Workplace” award. The newspaper recognized 132 Iowa companies and organizations for the 2024 honor on September 22nd. C1st was 9th on the list of 55 midsized-company employers. The employer honor is based on the results […]
Sep 24 2024 | Posted in
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