BUSSEY – North Mahaska scored seven runs in its baseball opener at Twin Cedars Tuesday, but physical and mental errors put a damper on the outing as Twin Cedars won 12-7. It was the second game in as many days for the host Sabers. North Mahaska (0-1) scored in the first inning taking advantage of […]
PELLA — A combined five student-athletes from the Central College softball and baseball teams were revealed as selections to the College Sports Communicator Division III Academic All-District teams Tuesday afternoon. Madison Farrington (senior, Marshalltown, East Marshall HS), Carson Fisk (senior, Searsboro, Lynnville-Sully HS), Emma Jensen (sophomore, Earlham) and Sydni Husiman (senior, Treynor) represent the Dutch […]
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing the benefits of saving with IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “Being able to save for Qualified Disability Expenses helps individuals achieve their better life experience,” stated Smith, administrator of IAble. “When someone invests in IAble, they have the ability to save for their […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 15, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during […]
May 15, 2023 The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is offering a grant opportunity for individuals looking to open a new restaurant or brew pub in Mahaska County. “This is a one-time grant in the amount of $15,000,” said Deann DeGroot, Executive Director of the Chamber. “Current data shows Mahaska County is losing 60% of […]
Rosalie “Lee” Woerdeman July 7, 1932 – May 15, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 Lee Woerdeman, 90, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born July 7, 1932, in Mahaska County, the daughter of Monte and Rosetta Padgett Vance. Lee attended Beacon School through […]
by Bret Foster Congratulations to State Qualifier Johnathon Terpstra! This is his second year in a row qualifying as an individual (it’s not that easy!) and his 3rd trip to the state tournament and he’s only a junior! Johnathon shot 77 (+5) to finish in 2nd place overall in the 40 person field. He will […]
Perennials can help keep a garden interesting all season Perennials are a great way to provide flowers and color in the garden and by planting perennials with different seasons of bloom, you can have interest throughout the growing season. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide tips for selecting and […]
Statewide program continues momentum for greater consumer access to lower cost Iowa grown biofuels DES MOINES, Iowa (May 15, 2023) – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 15 project applications and 11 supplemental grant requests for a total of more than $800,000 during its quarterly board meeting on May 9. Twelve of […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s administrative team for the 2023-24 school year is complete with the hiring of Josh McCollam as junior-senior high principal. McCollam has spent the past 10 years in the Pella School District as teacher, instructional coach and girl’s tennis coach. McCollam has been an educator for 15 years after receiving his […]
