
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 6, 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 […]
May 6 2024 | Posted in
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On May 2nd, the Mahaska County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats joined Mahaska Health’s leaders, physicians, and nurses to recognize the new addition of services available to the community at Mahaska Health. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony commemorates the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to women’s health and wellness. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, hosted […]
May 6 2024 | Posted in
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DUBUQUE – A ninth-inning rally featuring four home runs by the Central College baseball team helped the Dutch finish the 2024 season on a winning note in a 16-15 victory over Loras College Saturday morning. Central (16-23, 10-14 American Rivers Conference) was trailing 13-9 entering the final frame of Saturday’s series and season ender against […]
May 6 2024 | Posted in
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LINCOLN, NEB.- With a 2-0 victory in game two Sunday afternoon at Nebraska Wesleyan University, the Central College softball team claimed its 14th American Rivers Conference title and the right to host the conference softball tournament this weekend. The Dutch (27-7, 12-2 conference) were handed an 8-0 loss in the opener against the Prairie Wolves […]
May 5 2024 | Posted in
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MARENGO – North Mahaska has been chasing the 1,600-meter relay record all season and on Friday accomplished the feat. The effort helped them to a second place finish at the South Iowa Cedar League championships in Marengo. The meet began on Tuesday, April 30 but due to weather did not conclude until Friday. The meet […]

MARENGO – Sophomore Emmerson Jedlicka and freshman Nataliya Linder picked up individual wins to help the North Mahaska girls track team to a fourth place finish at the South Iowa Cedar League championships the past week. English Valleys took the top spot with 115 points with Lynnville-Sully and HLV tying for second with 113. NM […]

Chase Randall Stomps Them in the 360’s; Matt Allen Wins His First Career Main with the Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 4, 2024) – After two weekends of rain, the Knoxville Raceway kicked off its 71st weekly season Saturday with Kraig Ford/Pella Motors Night. Aaron Reutzel was the big winner, taking his tenth […]
May 5 2024 | Posted in
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Barbara Bernstein November 1, 1933 – May 4, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 Barbara Bernstein nee Slott, 90. Dear sister of Robert (Susan) Slott. Beloved wife of the late Martin Bernstein and the late Don Provol. Cherished partner of Fred Tanenbaum. Loving mother of Bruce (Jackie) Bernstein, James Bernstein, Bonnie (Jonathan) Baum, David Bernstein […]
May 5 2024 | Posted in
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First day to request an Absentee Ballot is Tuesday, March 26, 2024 and the first day to mail absentee ballots is Wednesday, May 15 for the Primary Election. To obtain an absentee ballot, please go to the Mahaska County’s website www.mahaskacounty.org or the Secretary of State’s website www.sos.state.ia.us/elections and download the Absentee Ballot Request Form. […]

Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Vice President of Student Development & Operations and Athletic Director Dr. Brett Monaghan has announced Cole Dewey as the next head coach of the Indian Hills Men’s Basketball program. Dewey becomes the 18th head coach in school history. Dewey will be officially introduced as the next head coach of the […]
May 3 2024 | Posted in
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