NEW SHARON – Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont used two big innings to power past the North Mahaska softball team 15-7 Tuesday. The Rockets outhit NM 15-11. EBF (6-5) scored four in the top of the first inning and added three in the fifth and five in the sixth while NM scored four in the fourth to go with […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – A milestone year of athletics at Grinnell College has resulted in heights never before reached by the Pioneers. For the first time in school history, both Grinnell College’s women’s and men’s athletics teams have claimed Midwest Conference All-Sports Trophies in the same year. Grinnell’s men won the Ralph Shively Cup for the […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday night was Bill & Rays Night at the races at the Southern Iowa Speedway located on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa. The night provided plenty of racing excitement with new and repeat winners making their way to victory lane. The Mid States Machine Stock Cars saw veteran driver […]
Steven L. Swank Oct. 2, 1947 – Feb. 21, 2023 The United States Army Steve, known then as Curly graduated from Pella High in 1965 and immediately joined the army, but not before getting the crops in with his dad. He served in Germany and Vietnam, working on trucks and tanks. He was discharged on […]
(June 5, 2024 | Ottumwa, IA) – Nine students from area high schools have received the ImpactLife Student Impact Award, given annually to students who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply. The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many ways students can support the blood supply: as donors, advocates, volunteers, and blood […]
Oskaloosa Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, […]
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Mahaska County is visiting the community libraries and community events to host StoryWalk® this summer. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. StoryWalk® was […]
Clarence “Junior” Gay Oskaloosa. Clarence Gay, Jr., 94, of Oskaloosa died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born December 1, 1929, in Mahaska County, the son of Clarence Sr. and Iva Lott Gay. He attended country school in Mahaska County. Upon finishing his last day of school, […]
NEW SHARON – Grand View Christian rallied from a 6-1 deficit to score a 17-6 win over North Mahaska in nonconference play. It was the second game of the night for the host Warhawks, as they also hosted Keota for a 11-1 win. North Mahaska overcame a 1-0 deficit in the bottom of the first […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska scored in all but the fourth inning Monday and pounded out 10 hits to secure an 11-1 South Iowa Cedar League win over Keota. It was a matter of North Mahaska’s experience and Keota’s youthfulness that made the difference. North Mahaska (5-5) scored a run on the first and […]
