The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce that the 2023 grant cycle has concluded, with just over $110,000 awarded for projects within Mahaska County. The checks have been distributed to the recipients, with these organizations now hard at work putting these dollars into good use to benefit many Mahaska County citizens. The […]
Aaron Reutzel Repeats with 360s; Kade Higday Dominates Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 20, 2023) – Brian Brown notched another achievement Saturday on Vermeer Night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver drove to his 61st career win passing Doug Wolfgang on the all-time win list at the “Sprint Car […]
PELLA—The pitching flashed. The defense dazzled. But the Central College softball team couldn’t muster the run it needed in a season-ending 1-0 loss to Bethel University (Minn.) in the NCAA Division III Pella, Iowa Regional title match-up Saturday. Bethel (36-3) advances to next week’s NCAA Super Regional against Linfield University (Ore.), at a site to […]
by Betsy Luck The Oskaloosa girls capped off a fantastic season at the state meet the past three days. It wasn’t quite the finish the girls were looking for, but the coaching staff could not be more proud of the efforts from all of the girls. Maleah Walker came home with one final state medal […]
Tasha Jenkins August 19, 1997 – May 16, 2023 Johnston (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 25 Tasha Jenkins, 25, of Johnston, formerly of Oskaloosa, was welcomed into her eternal home by her parents on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Tasha Marie Jenkins, daughter of Curtis and Tawnee (Smith) Jenkins, was born on August 19, 1997, in Pella. […]
National Honor Society Amanda Reynolds/Anna Gritters 12th 11th 10th Brett Ingamells Emma Adams Madison Bihn Ryan Jennings Alison Arellano-Munoz Rees Campbell Payton Snyder Addison Beane Gracie DeRonde Lauren Tarbell Cam Cassens Reid Luck Josh DeCook Hannah Nelson Morgan Drost Molly Prendergast Karter Flaherty Ava Ridenour Reagan Higgins Andrew Stodghill Maci Huebschen Madelyne Vernooy Reed Peterson […]
Billy Joe Ojanguren June 8, 1989 – May 19, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 33 Billy Joe Ojanguren, 33, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. He was born June 8, 1989, in Bethany, Kansas. At a young age Billy was adopted by Brent and Tammy […]
PELLA—Not yet. Absorbing a staggering blow in a draining 4-3 nine-inning loss to No. 11-ranked Bethel University (Minn.) in the NCAA Division III Regional tourney Friday, the Central College softball team had to take on Grinnell College a couple hours later, with potential elimination and career endings staring the Dutch in the face. But not […]
Newton, KS – For the seventh time in school history, the Indian Hills Men’s Golf team captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Men’s Golf National Championship. The Warriors ran away with the 2023 title, winning by 11 strokes with a 25-under 1,127. Along with the national team title, freshman Jose Miguel Ramirez (Maturin, […]
DES MOINES – North Mahaska had three more events at the state track meet at Drake Stadium Friday during the second day of the Class 1A state meet. The running and throwing Warhawks are still seeking a top eight finish. The distance medley team of Lucas Nunnikhoven, Andy Knockel, Kaleb Stout and Lane Harmon competed […]
