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 […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) took the lead late and defeated Newton Varsity Cardinals 5-3 on Tuesday. The game was tied at three with Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) batting in the top of the seventh when Kam Criss doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) earned the victory despite allowing Newton […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) took down Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Varsity Rockets 7-2 on Wednesday. Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) opened the scoring in the first after Carsen Wade induced Austen Coenen to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Varsity Rockets jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the first inning after […]
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on its proposal to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), which includes a new model for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). These additions to the FDA Commissioner’s proposal announced earlier this year will further enhance coordination, prevention and response activities across the […]
Ottumwa, IA – The Indian Hills Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Michael Shedd as the first head coach of its women’s golf program. Shedd was officially introduced Monday afternoon with a press conference on GoHillsTV. PRESS CONFERENCE: SHEDD INTRODUCED AS FIRST WOMEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH, VIA GOHILLSTV “I’m excited to officially add Michael […]
BROOKLYN – North Mahaska scored three runs in the top of the seventh then held off a rally by BGM in the bottom of the inning to secure the South Iowa Cedar League baseball victory. North Mahaska outhit the host Bears 10-8. It was not until the seventh inning that either team scored more than […]
