by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) lost to Tigers 9-4 on Friday. Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) opened the scoring in the second after Jake North grounded out, scoring one run. Tigers took the lead in the bottom of the second. Braxton Shaffer homered to left field, scoring three runs, to give Tigers the upper hand, 3-1. […]
Awards will boost cooperation between businesses and schools, create opportunities for students. DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the awarding of more than $1.25 million in state grants to fund the creation and development of new work-based learning programs for Iowa high school students. The Statewide Intermediary Work-Based Learning Grants will […]
PELLA—Central College men’s track and field and cross country standout Noah Jorgenson (junior, Sidney) has been named to the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-America® Men’s Track and Field/Cross Country Team. Jorgenson is the sixth student-athlete to receive CSC Academic All-America® honors for 2022-23, the most in school history. The Dutch have now had […]
Paul John Groenenboom October 8, 1935 – June 30, 2023 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 87 Paul John Groenenboom, age 87 years, 8 months, and 22 days, passed away on June 30, 2023, at his home 12 miles NE of Oskaloosa on the property where he grew up, lived, and farmed his whole life. Paul […]
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig I enjoy spending many hours traveling throughout the Iowa countryside each year – to all 99 counties, to my family’s farm in the northwest corner of the state, and to our three sons’ many activities, including baseball games. During the summer months, when the corn stands tall and […]
by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Southern Iowa Speedway hosted the Southern Iowa Speedway Hall of Fame Induction night on Wednesday night sponsored by Mahaska. 5 individuals, who are all a very important part of the history of the Southern Iowa Speedway were inducted. Drivers, Steve Jackson, Bob Maschmann, Jim Hughes and Brad Pinkerton along […]
PELLA—Central College women’s track and field and cross country standouts Caroline McMartin (junior, Pella) and Megan Johnson (junior, Parkersburg, Aplington-Parkersburg HS) were named to the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-America® Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country Team Wednesday. To be eligible for consideration, a nominee must be a starter or key reserve and carry […]
PELLA— A four-year member of the Central College men’s tennis team under Coach Ryun Ferrell, Jackson Lewton is returning to the program as an assistant coach. Lewton returns to Central after spending two seasons as an assistant tennis coach at Wartburg College. Graduating from Central in the spring of 2019, Lewton finished with a 10-17 […]
June 27th, 2023 – OSKALOOSA, IA Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Health celebrated Men’s Health Month on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, with its 4th annual tractor ride at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The event featured a range of complimentary health screenings and educational opportunities by Mahaska Health Physicians, Providers, and care teams, including cholesterol checks, blood […]
The city received a site plan application from EVOLVE Hospitality of Lena, IL for a recreation and entertainment facility to be located on Lots 1 and 2 of Gateway Commercial Park Subdivision. The tentative address is 2320 Coal Mine Loop. The 3.4-acre site is currently vacant and zoned HC Highway Commercial District. The proposed 46,000 […]
