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Martin Hogate May 4, 1930 – July 14, 2024 Pella, Iowa | Age 94 Martin Hogate, 94, of Pella, passed away Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, at the Pella Comfort House. Martin Powers Hogate was born May 4, 1930, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Ira Steward and Ruby Miller Hogate. Martin was educated in Tracy, Iowa, […]
Jul 15 2024 | Posted in
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SULLY – North Mahaska and Lynnville-Sully manage to pair themselves in a Class 1A district baseball final nearly every season. Saturday’s clash was another good battle with Lynnville-Sully winning 3-0. The Hawks (25-3) will meet Ankeny Christian in Pella on Tuesday for a spot in the state tournament. The game was, in part, a […]

Aaron Reutzel Cruises to Another 360 Win; Ryan Navratil Scores First Career Win in Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 13, 2024) – Austin McCarl won another incredible feature event Saturday with the 988 Lifeline 410’s at Knoxville Raceway on Van Wall Night at the Marion County Fair! After passing his brother Carson, he […]
Jul 14 2024 | Posted in
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:00-10:00 am Fossil hunting is a fun activity for all ages! From 9:00-10:00 am Wednesday, July 17th join Mahaska County Conservation naturalist, Laura DeCook, on a morning adventure to find fossils at Russell Wildlife Area. Please park by the Pond 1 parking lot (south side of pond next to 200th St.) […]
Jul 14 2024 | Posted in
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(Knoxville, IA, 7/8/24) For years, McKay Group has been more than just an insurance agency, with a commitment to protecting individuals and businesses as their own. Established in 1946, McKay Group has stood alongside its clients for generations, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to their unique needs. At the heart of McKay Group’s mission is a […]
Jul 14 2024 | Posted in
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By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday night was a very special night of racing and ceremonies as the Southern Iowa Speedway hosted Kids night presented by Middlekoop Seeds and Dickey Transport with all kids receiving prizes from Griffiths 10G Racing and Scharkey Frame. In addition during intermission the 2024 Southern Iowa Speedway Hall of Fame […]
Jul 12 2024 | Posted in
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BUSSEY – Every head coach needs a positive and supportive assistant. North Mahaska’s Kevin Kelderman has that in Zach Anderson. Anderson said Tuesday night there was no way the Warhawks were going to lose to Twin Cedars. He was right as NM scored a 3-2 victory and advanced to the district final Saturday night. “I […]

BUSSEY – Every head coach needs a positive and supportive assistant. North Mahaska’s Kevin Kelderman has that in Zach Anderson. Anderson said Tuesday night there was no way the Warhawks were going to lose to Twin Cedars. He was right as NM scored a 3-2 victory and advanced to the district final Saturday night. “I […]

Mark Scholes July 28, 1979 – July 9, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 44 Mark Scholes, 44, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in a tragic swimming accident while on vacation with his family in Ludington, Michigan. Mark Timothy Scholes was born on July 28, 1979, to Gary H. and Carrie […]
Jul 11 2024 | Posted in
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WASHINGTON DC — Today, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to sue the nation’s three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) over inflated insulin prices. This report comes after Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a strong advocate for PBM reform, raised these concerns yesterday in a Energy & Commerce Committee hearing with […]
Jul 10 2024 | Posted in
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