DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 8, 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 […]
Mary Jane Gatton July 29, 1938 – April 6, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 85 Mary Jane Gatton, age 85, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. She was born on July 29, 1938, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Darlean (Noonan) […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s junior high tracksters finally got to perform when they hosted their co-ed meet April 5. In the team race North Mahaska girls were furth with 72 points. The boys placed seventh with 48 points. Pella Christian took the team titles in both with 97 and 142 points respectively. The girls’ […]
PELLA-After they finally escaped the fierce winds that shook the Central College softball team throughout its doubleheader with preseason favorite Coe College Saturday, even longtime Dutch softball fans, who have come to expect the surprising and the improbable, found themselves asking the question. How did that just happen? Down 6-0 in the second inning of […]
PELLA – Battling back after a tough 12-1 loss in the opener, the Central College baseball team came up short with a 5-4 loss in the nightcap against Buena Vista University Saturday The Beavers (19-6, 8-2 American Rivers Conference) jumped ahead of the Dutch (9-13, 3-4 conference) in the fifth inning with a 3-0 lead. […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Good afternoon Senate District 44! Week 13 passed as fast as the rest. Just 2 weeks of session remain. Much of the debate this week in the Senate revolved around confirmations. One of the job duties unique to the Senate is the confirmation of governor appointees. Each year the governor appoints […]
by Ken Rozenboom The thirteenth week of the legislative session involved a lot of debate by the Senate on wide-ranging legislation and issues. We are working our way through bills that have been amended by the House and Senate, finding an agreement on the budget for the year, and confirming a number of appointees by […]
Frances Knoot July 4, 1928 – April 4, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 95 Frances Knoot, 95, of Oskaloosa, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Frances M. Knoot, daughter of John and Frances (Zarnic) Kosmach, was born July 4, 1928, in Lovilia, Iowa. Frances grew up […]
Andy Robinson April 2, 1983 – April 4, 2024 New Hampton (New Sharon), Iowa | Age 41 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Andrew Robinson, 41 of New Hampton and formerly of New Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, April 4, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Andrew […]
Mayor David Krutzfeldt has formally announced April as Child Abuse Awareness Month by signing a proclamation. This proclamation brings awareness to the importance of safeguarding the safety and welfare of our children within the community. It’s a moment for us to unite, increase awareness, and work towards preventing child abuse in every aspect. Let’s join […]
