EDDYVILLE – Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont showed why they are the No. 5 ranked team in Class 2A Monday as they scored an impressive 68-46 victory over No. 13 North Mahaska. The Rockets used solid outside shooting and strong inside presence to secure the win over their U.S 63 foe. It may not the last time the two […]
John Pendleton Steel Jr. September 24, 1943 – October 10, 2023 The United States Army and Army Reserves US Army Signal Corps While in college at Colorado State University, John served in ROTC; after graduating, he enlisted in the Army on October 24, 1966. He served in the Army Signal Corps in Panama and Nicaragua […]
DES MOINES – North Mahaska host a Class 2A regional quarter final basketball game when the girls open tournament play next week. North Mahaska, currently ranked 13th in Class 2A will host either Pella Christian or Cardinal, who opens play Saturday Feb. 10. NM will play at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. In the […]
BROOKLYN – There was no doubt the South Iowa Cedar League West Division was the toughest. The top three schools split with each other and dominated the East Division. North Mahaska clinched a tie for the crown with Montezuma and Lynnville-Sully with a 68-30 victory over BGM. North Mahaska, ranked 13th in Class 2A, took […]
Oskaloosa Main Street Celebrates a Successful 2023 Lighted Christmas Parade The 2023 Lighted Christmas Parade held in downtown Oskaloosa was a huge success. “The festive spirit and enthusiasm from the community made this year’s celebration truly special. The Dancing Lights, Oskaloosa City Band, and vibrant decorations created a magical atmosphere that brought people together in […]
Preregister before February 13 for spring commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska County will host a Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office […]
PELLA-For the second week in a row, Central College center Joshua Van Gorp (senior, Pella) was named the American Rivers men’s basketball player of the week. Van Gorp continued his scoring rampage, scoring 21 with 10 rebounds in a 104-89 home-court victory over Buena Vista University Wednesday and 28 points with 13 boards in knocking […]
BROOKLYN – North Mahaska was firing on all cylinders Friday as they wrapped up the South Iowa Cedar League contests with a 79-53 victory at BGM. The Warhawks drained a dozen 3-pointers and took advantage of 26 BGM turnovers to secure the win. Four Warhawks finished in double figures and another had nine. NM doubled […]
The Indian Hills JazzFest, a tradition that has been taking place for 31 years, will be held in Warrior Junction in the Advanced Technology Center on the Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa campus on Friday and Saturday, February 23- 24, 2024. The weekend of jazz will feature a high school jazz band competition on Friday […]
Thomas Michael Lawrance June 14, 1963 – February 2, 2024 Pella, Iowa | Age 60 Thomas Lawrance, 60, of Pella, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Pella Comfort House. Thomas Michael Lawrance, son of Donald Jack and Miriam Louise (Roberts) Lawrance, was born on June 14, 1963, in Sigourney, Iowa. He graduated from […]
