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by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) fell 5-2 to Knoxville on Saturday despite out-hitting them five to three. A single by Linus Morrison put Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) on the board in the top of the first. Knoxville tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to an error, and a single by Trey […]

Ottumwa, IA – After five record-breaking seasons at the helm of the Indian Hills Softball program, Lindsay Diehl has stepped down to accept the head coach position at NCAA Division I Drake University in Des Moines. “I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity that Lindsay has been presented,” stated Dr. Brett Monaghan, Indian Hills Vice President, […]
Jul 7 2023 | Posted in
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“Employment is possible for every person, but that journey will look different for everyone,” Dennis said. “The best way to assist someone on that journey is to provide as much support as possible.” Dennis, IWD’s Bureau Chief for Disability Services and an adjunct instructor at Drake University’s counseling master’s degree program, now will play a […]
Jul 7 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA—Six Central College student-athletes were tabbed as Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars, among the most of any U.S. college and universities. The Dutch, who captured the American Rivers title last fall and competed at the NCAA Division III Championship in Florida in May, were led by Delaney Underwood (senior, Mitchellville, Colfax-Mingo HS) and Madison […]
Jul 6 2023 | Posted in
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DES MOINES – Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Disability Pride Month, which is observed each July, and commemorates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. “Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the uniqueness of each individual living with a disability,” Smith stated. “IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a […]
Jul 6 2023 | Posted in
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40% of approved applications to date are for students planning to move from public to accredited private schools DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has announced that 29,025 K-12 students applied for a Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) during the program’s monthlong application period which closed on June 30. “The tremendous response from Iowa families […]
Jul 6 2023 | Posted in
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MORAVIA – North Mahaska saw its season come to an end in the Class 1A District 9 semifinal Wednesday in Moravia. The Warhawks advanced to the semifinal Saturday on a dramatic seventh inning comeback but could not duplicate it against a hard-hitting Moravia team ending in a 4-1 loss. North Mahaska was limited to […]

ISU Extension and Outreach, Mahaska County, 4H Honor Council and Mahaska County Farm Bureau partnered together to put on the second annual Farm to Table Event in Mahaska County. The event featured foods from local producers who also provided education and background about their farm businesses. Each course of the meal came from local growers […]
Jul 5 2023 | Posted in
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Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the seventh annual Round Up at the register from July 3 – 22 at all 136 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund […]

by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) had trouble keeping up with Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs Varsity in a 13-2 loss on Tuesday. Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs Varsity were the first to get on the board in the first when Clayton Campidilli doubled, scoring one run. A double by Campidilli extended the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs Varsity lead to […]