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Gov. Reynolds orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of DOT worker Matthew Dickerson

U.S. Flag

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in honor of Matthew Dickerson, an employee of the Iowa Department of Transportation who was killed on May 16 while working on I-80 near Council Bluffs. “We honor the memory of Matthew Dickerson […]

IHCC Releases Spring Term Honor Roll

Indian Hills Community College

MAY 22, 2024 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 475 students who were on the college’s academic Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Term. To be included on the Honor Roll an IHCC student must be enrolled full-time and have a grade point average for the term of 3.5 […]

Mahaska Health Awarded Education Recognition for Diabetes Self-Management Program

Pictured (left to right): Nicole Palmquist (RDN, LD), and Lea Rice (RD, LDN, CDCES).

This month, Mahaska Health achieved a significant milestone by receiving the Education Recognition award from the American Diabetes Association. On behalf of the American Diabetes Association, Health Care & Education President, Patti Urbasnki, and Committee on Education Recognition Chair, Michelle Stancil, recently sent Mahaska Health award letters to recognize the Diabetes Self-Management Services at Mahaska […]

LAST MINUTE CONCERNS FOR ABSENTEE VOTERS

Voting Booth

My absentee ballot has finally arrived in the mail, but I’m afraid my ballot won’t be received in the election office in time to be counted! You have several options: • Mail your ballot. Must be postmarked no later than Monday, June 3 and must arrive in the election office before the close of election […]

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report May 13-19, 2024

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 20, 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 […]

Track Season Ends at State

North Mahaska Warhawks

DES MOINES – Track season 2024 began under cloudy, wet and cool skies and ended under sunny, dry and warm temperatures on the Blue Oval of Drake Stadium Saturday. North Mahaska scored points in three of the 12 events entered. In the team race, the boys tied for 35th with six points while the girls […]

Garet Williamson Grabs First Ever Knoxville Win Over Reutzel by .087 of a Second!

Saturday winners at Knoxville: J Kinder (Pro), Garet Williamson (410), Nate Mills (360)

Nate Mills Leads Wire to Wire for First Knoxville Win in a 360; J Kinder Wins in the Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 18, 2024) – Garet Williamson posted his first ever 410 sprint car win at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday, holding off Aaron Reutzel at the line. The win came aboard the […]

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report May 13-19, 2024

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 20, 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 […]

Former Oskaloosa Athlete Erik McGee Begins Leadership of Boys’ Basketball Team

Erik McGee, Oskaloosa High School boys' basketball head coach

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School boys’ basketball program will be ready for tip-off this fall with a new chapter. Erik McGee will step onto the court as the newly appointed head coach. With a rich background in both playing, coaching and teaching, McGee brings experience and a passion for mentoring young athletes to the […]

Super bounceback sends Central to NCAA softball super regional

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA-A Central College softball team that has thrived on comebacks, was in need of a bounceback. An excruciating 7-6, 10-inning loss to Bethel University (Minn.) Saturday forced a final deciding game but the determined Dutch responded with a resounding 9-3 victory to capture the four-team NCAA Division III Regional crown. It’s Central’s 15th regional title, […]

           

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