
Aaron Reutzel Scores 360 Win; Kade Higday Tops Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2023) – Brian Brown emerged victorious on 3M Night at Knoxville Raceway Saturday. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver’s win was his fifth of the year at Knoxville, as his momentum is carrying towards some important August events at […]
Jul 24 2023 | Posted in
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This was the fourth year Myotonic Goats (Fainting Goats) made their way to the Southern Iowa Fair. The show was on Thursday July 20th at 2:00 pm. Exhibitors were judged by a mother daughter duo of Hanna and Tahra Bedwell. Myotonic Goat Registry standards were used by the judges. Exhibitors showcased their skills with their […]
Jul 22 2023 | Posted in
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Beef of all breeds “moo”ved around the Pavilion at the Southern Iowa Fair for the 2023 4-H & FFA Beef Show. Show day began extra early for 4-H & FFA members on Thursday morning July 20th. The 4-H and FFA members began the day by washing, drying, and fitting their animals for the judge. They […]
Jul 22 2023 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased once again in June to 68.7 percent, up from 68.5 percent in May. This was the fourth consecutive monthly increase as 4,900 new workers joined the state’s labor force. At the same time, Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent. The U.S. […]
Jul 21 2023 | Posted in
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The 4-Her’s held their feathers high as the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show was held on Tuesday, July 18th at the Southern Iowa Fair. The morning show in the sale ring was judged by Helena Hayes who had a “bird’s eye view” of the competition. Award ribbons were based on the birds’ breed and the […]
Jul 20 2023 | Posted in
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The Pavillion at the Southern Iowa Fair was packed on Tuesday evening July 18th for the 2023 4-H & FFA Swine Show. Exhibitors filled the Pavilion to showcase the hardwork put into their swine projects. It was entertaining and not “boar”ing. Judge Brian Becker sorted through livestock to find this years Swine Show winners. He […]
Jul 20 2023 | Posted in
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A lot of growth was shown by 4-Hers and their exhibits on Tuesday, July 18th at Horticulture Judging. The participants used the Force to channel life energy into their plants. Many members showcased their green thumbs with beautiful flowers, vegetables, and fruits. The 4-Her’s were like Jedi and pleased with the results. The following awards […]
Jul 20 2023 | Posted in
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July 19th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Health is delighted to announce the addition of a new pain management office within the Oskaloosa Campus, dedicated to serving patients outside of the operating room. Through the services of Greg Kronenberg, CRNA, fellowship-trained pain management specialist, this expansion allows Mahaska Health to offer specialized relief […]
Jul 20 2023 | Posted in
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by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The infield was packed with race cars and great crowd attended the races for the Caleb Hammond Memorial as the Southern Iowa Fair was in full swing. The Mid states Machine Stock Cars provided the main event of the night with an outstanding field of 18 drivers taking the green. […]
Jul 19 2023 | Posted in
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The talent and creativity of 4-H & FFA members was truly showcased by exhibitors in the Bucket ‘o’ Junk contest. This spring, exhibitors picked up identical buckets of scrap metal pieces donated by Co-Line. They put their creativity to the test and came back with beautiful sculpture pieces. These pieces were judged by 4-H Science, […]
Jul 19 2023 | Posted in
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