DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2023 with a balance of $1.83 billion in the General Fund, $902 million in reserve funds and $2.74 billion in the Taxpayer Relief Fund. “Some see a surplus as government not spending enough, but I view it as an […]
SULLY – North Mahaska faced its long-time rival Lynnville-Sully on the volleyball court Monday. North Mahaska, 12-7, outhit the Hawks 41-26 and knocked down 21 service aces. North Mahaska won by scores of 25-21, 18-25, 25-16 and 25-14. Sydney Andersen had a strong night with 13 kills and seven service aces. She served 22-of-22 from […]
WILLIAMSBURG – North Mahaska’s varsity cross country teams faced a load of ranked teams Tuesday at the Williamsburg meet held at the Williamsburg Sports Complex. The girls team race included five ranked teams while the boys was loaded with 10. The NM boys placed 13th out of 17 teams. North Mahaska girls did not have […]
It was a tough night for the Oskaloosa 7th graders in their recent football game against Pella. Here’s a summary of the results. The 7th Grade team lost to Pella with a score of 0-38. This loss brings their season record to 1 win and 1 loss. In the B game, the team also lost […]
Initiative to drive interest in careers in architecture, construction and engineering DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education today announced the second round of the Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, a unique opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects, connect to careers and compete for up to $1,000 […]
The Oskaloosa 8th graders had a tough game in Pella after a 2.5-week break from playing. They lost the game 0-44, bringing their season record to 1-1. In the B game, they also faced a loss with a score of 0-22. The next game will be played at home against Newton on Tuesday, with kickoff […]
GALESBURG, ILLINOIS—It was another sweep for the Central College volleyball team Wednesday night as it blanked Knox College (Ill.) 25-13, 25-20, 25-16. Central (13-2) logged its eighth sweep of the season with its victory over the Prairie Fire (0-9). “I was really glad we were able to come and take care of business,” coach Jeanne […]
Jeffrey Vories Fowler DO December 10, 1956 – September 25, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 66 Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Jeffrey Vories Fowler, DO, of Oskaloosa on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital due to surgical complications at the age of 66. He was born on […]
Kathleen Ann McDonald July 2, 1945 – September 8, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 78 Kathleen Ann McDonald, age 78, of rural Oskaloosa passed away on September 8, 2023. She was born July 2nd, 1945 to her parents, Myron Flander and Bernice Flander/Grey. Kathy grew up a farm girl in every way. She loved being […]
The EBF volleyball team had an exciting match against Albia on September 26, 2023. Here’s a summary of the stats and some ofCoach Gladys Genskow’s comments. Molly Shafer had an impressive performance with 32/37 attacks, 17 kills, 3/5 serving, 9 digs, and 1 block. Kate Shafer contributed with 13/14 attacks, 9 kills, 18 assists, 1/3 […]
