
Dr. Deborah Nielsen-DeJong, MD, has been providing compassionate care at Mahaska Health for over 20 years. Mahaska Health is honored to recognize Dr. DeJong’s longstanding service and care to the community. As a proud Oskaloosa resident, Dr. DeJong began her role at Mahaska Health with a passion for serving her local community. Her commitment to […]
Jan 15 2024 | Posted in
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PELLA-After dropping four straight games, the Central College men’s basketball team righted the ship by beating a nationally ranked University of Dubuque squad Sunday afternoon 85-75. Central (10-6 overall, 4-3 American Rivers) got the best of Dubuque (13-2 overall, 5-2 conference), who is ranked No. 18 in the D3hoops.com Top 25, “It was a really […]
Jan 14 2024 | Posted in
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PELLA-A big third quarter gave the Central College women’s basketball team a chance, but the University of Dubuque squeaked by the Dutch 53-52 Sunday afternoon. After a Spartan (10-6 overall, 4-3 American Rivers Conference) fast break layup put Central (8-8, 2-5 conference) in a 33-24 hole with 7 minutes and 24 seconds left to play […]
Jan 14 2024 | Posted in
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Latosha Pace December 31, 1990 – January 12, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 33 Latosha Pace, 33, of Oskaloosa passed away on Friday, January 12th, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 31, 1990, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Latosha was the daughter of Brian and Penny (Jones) Raymie. She attended Oskaloosa Schools. Tosha was […]
Jan 13 2024 | Posted in
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Snowy afternoons make an ideal time to construct a terrarium AMES, Iowa — Constructing a terrarium is easy and inexpensive and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Their care is minimal since they can go for months without water under the proper conditions. In addition, a wide variety of plants can be grown that […]

PELLA- The talent was there last year and know the depth has caught up for the Central College men’s track and field team heading into 2024. The Dutch men maintained its presence at the national level last year, sending three to the championship meet indoors and finishing tied for 20th. They followed that up with […]
Jan 13 2024 | Posted in
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Hello Senate District 44! Well we are back at it! As of January 8th, the 90th General Assembly has resumed and I am looking forward to working with my fellow senators on both sides of the aisle to introduce and pass legislation that reflects the needs and wants of Iowans. This week we were informed […]

DUBUQUE – Both teams won five bouts but the Loras College men’s wrestling team had the advantage in bonus points for a 22-17 win over Central College Thursday night. The Duhawks improved to 6-5 overall and 1-0 in the American Rivers Conference. The Dutch fell to 8-2 and 1-2 in the league. “We had opportunities […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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PELLA – Guided by a deep and talented senior class, the Central College women’s track and field team is full of potential in 2024. After garnering its first top-three finishes at American Rivers Conference Championships meets since 2016, the Dutch face a tall task to match that accomplishment. Central returned 24 previous varsity letterwinners but […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Community College has announced the Class of 2024 inductees to the Indian Hills Athletics Hall of Fame. This year’s class is made up of two individuals and one team along with a pair of individuals that will receive the prestigious Lifetime Contribution Award. This year’s class features former Indian Hills […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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