Mark Twain once said that “a lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” That’s never been more true than what Iowans have been told about Governor Reynolds’s proposed changes for AEAs (Area Education Agencies). The AEA system was created 50 years ago primarily to assist schools […]
Week three, what a ride! Where the first 2 weeks of the session seemed slow to get going, week 3 made up it! It was one of those weeks that makes writing this newsletter difficult at times. Typically I desire to point out some big things that we accomplished, however, this week lacked those accomplishments […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 25, 2024 The Iowa Secretary of State’s office has filed legislation that would limit what objections Iowans can raise through the state elections office in an effort to prevent candidates from appearing on the state ballot. The proposal comes in the wake of lawsuits challenging former President Donald […]
North Mahaska recently learned that four of their students will have artwork on public display as part of Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month is a statewide juried art show open to all teacher members of the Art Educators of Iowa. Each member teacher is allowed to submit up to 10 artworks from grades Kindergarten-12. […]
The Secretary’s legislation passed a House subcommittee on Thursday and is now eligible for consideration by the full House Agriculture Committee DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 25, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced proposed legislation aimed at increasing processing opportunities for small-scale poultry processors and producers. The legislation, House Study Bill 559, […]
Drew Hatfield May 11, 1948 – January 24, 2024 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 75 Errol Drew Hatfield, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 75. Born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on May 11, 1948, to Earl and Joy (Krile) Hatfield, Drew created a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to […]
NEW SHARON – Basketballs were sailing though the air Tuesday as North Mahaska hosted HLV in a South Iowa Cedar league contest. North Mahaska’s Gabe Hora outdueled Peyton Roth of HLV 36-32 to lead the host Warhawks to a 95-56 victory. Hora ripped the nets for 10 3-pointers as both teams combined for 28 long […]
NEW SHARON – No. 9 North Mahaska used a powerful first quarter outscoring visiting HLV by 20 points en route to a 63-37 victory. Breckyn Schilling poured in 31 points including 24 in the first half to lead he attack. HLV’s Ayla Hall, who finished with 15 points, scored the first basket for the Warriors […]
INDIANOLA-A 29-point effort from center Joshua Van Gorp (senior, Pella) and a near triple-double from forward Grant Johnson (5th-year, Waukee, Van Meter HS) propelled the Central College men’s basketball team a drama-free 91-70 American Rivers victory at Simpson College Wednesday night. Unlike the teams’ first meeting at Pella Nov. 21, when the Dutch had to […]
INDIANOLA-Guard Samantha Scott (junior, Davenport, North Scott HS) nailed four 3-pointbuckets but turnovers were costly in the Central College women’s basketball team’s 98-63 defeat at Simpson College Wednesday. It was a talking point for coach Justin Weiland prior to the contest but the Dutch (9-10 overall, 3-7 American Rivers) nonetheless committed 30 turnovers in the […]
