by Senator Adrian Dickey This week was incredibly constructive and fast paced. As funnel week approaches it is important that legislation begins moving forward and we keep making progress on the issues Iowans have brought to us over the last several months. Monday brought the Iowa caucuses, which has historically been considered one of the […]
February 04, 2026 Centerville, IA – No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Wrestling picked up nine victories on Wednesday night to roll past Iowa Lakes Community College in an Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) dual. The Warriors dropped the Lakers 47-5 on the night. Eight of the nine victories for the Warriors came […]
February 05, 2026 River Grove, IL – No. 5 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball continued its winning ways Wednesday night with a double-digit win on the road, dropping Triton College (IL) 69-54 in River Grove, IL. The Warriors improve to 22-2 overall on the year. Indian Hills, who jumped up in the national rankings to No. […]
DUBUQUE – Second chance and fast break points proved the difference for the Central College women’s basketball team in a 72-61 loss at Loras College Wednesday. Loras (8-13, 4-8 American Rivers Conference) held an 18-5 advantage over Central (8-12, 3-8 conference) on second chance points and a 16-4 lead in fast break points. The Dutch […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their school colors with pride, laughter mixed with applause as more than one hundred female student-athletes from across the region gathered at Musco Lighting at a first-of-its-kind event. The energy in the room reflected more than […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A new partnership between William Penn University and the Oskaloosa Community School District is piloting a student teaching stipend program that leaders say could ease financial burdens, strengthen teacher retention, and provide a direct pipeline of educators for the community. The initiative, launched this fall, provides student teachers with a $1,000 stipend […]
What: Coffee & Conversations – Oskaloosa Schools Community Event When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 8:30 AM Where: Smokey Row Coffee Who: Oskaloosa Schools leadership, students, educators, and community members Oskaloosa Schools will host an Oskaloosa School-focused Coffee & Conversations event designed to highlight the work happening across OES, OMS, and OHS. The extended format […]
Check out this lineup of fun programs with Mahaka County Conservation. We hope you can join us! Coffee Club Friday, February 6, 2026 9:00-10:00 am Environmental Learning Center Drop in and join us for fresh coffee and tasty treats on a Coffee Club day. We talk about upcoming programs, volunteer opportunities with Mahaska County Conservation, […]
David Michael Dyke November 2, 1980 – February 1, 2026 Rural Rose Hill, Iowa | Age 45 On Sunday, February 1, 2026, the life of an extraordinary dad, brother, friend, and coach was lost. David (Davey) Dyke was born November 2, 1980, to Gregory and Amy Dyke. Davey graduated from Eddyville-Blakesburg High School in 1999. […]
The Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Board is excited to invite the community to the 9th Annual Share the Love Event! This year’s event will take place Saturday, February 7th, 2025, at Serenity House in Oskaloosa, IA, featuring a drive-thru take out dinner from Catered 2 U, floral arrangements from Stam’s Greenhouse, an Opal Earrings raffle from […]
