Oskaloosa – The Mahaska County Historical Society at the Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum will open for the 2023 summer season on May 2. The historical site is open to the public every Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily admission is $7 for adults, $2 for students, and children 5 years […]
Large Animal Veterinarians House File 670, which passed the House this week, proposes some changes to Iowa’s regulations on the practice of veterinary medicine. In the wake of a shortage of large animal veterinarians in our agriculturally focused state, this legislation seeks to address some key points of the issue. Why does Iowa lack large […]
by Jessica Weinreich Congratulations go to Myles Strait!!! A couple of months ago his (all-state nominated) film was chosen for the Cedar Rapids Film Festival. Today he attended a panel with the judges and won the Student Audience Choice Eddy and a $1000 scholarship!
Norfolk, NE – Sophomores Jack Nelson (Zionsville, IN/Zionsville Community) and Daniel Figueroa (Toa Alta, Puerto Rico/Leadership Christian Academy) both surpassed career milestones in an afternoon conference split for the Indian Hills Baseball team. The Warriors took game one vs. Northeast Community College (NE) 13-3 before falling in the nightcap 8-7. Nelson struck out 12 batters […]
NORMAL, ILL.—Scorecards reflected the harsh weather conditions but the Central College women’s golf team hung onto 10th place at the 19-team Kathy Niepagen Spring Fling Sunday. After completing 27 holes Saturday, teams had to endure only nine holes in cold, wet, windy weather Sunday. Central finished at 326-344–670 on the par-72 Ironwood Golf Course, a […]
Dr. Philip R. McFadden October 26, 1933 – April 14, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89 Dr. Philip R. McFadden, age 89, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on October 26, 1933 to […]
Halene Fleener March 20, 1937 – April 14, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 86 Halene Fleener, age 86, of Oskaloosa, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Halene was born March 20, 1937, to Ilo Thrapp at home in Rose Hill, Iowa and was raised there […]
Friday, April 21, 2023 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Environmental Learning Center Registrations are needed! The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, April 21st from 11:30 am -12:30 pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park. Please let us […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 14, 2023) – Fifty-eight drivers participated in Friday’s practice at the Knoxville Raceway. The quickest lap of the night unofficially went to Scott Bogucki at 15.236 seconds on the half-mile. Aaron Reutzel unofficially led the 360’s with a lap of 15.935 seconds. The Pro Sprints were led unofficially by […]
EDDYVILLE – North Mahaska stepped up in competition Thursday running against larger classed schools at the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont girls Rocket Relays. North Mahaska placed sixth in the seven-team competition with 54 points. Washington won the meet with 142 while host EBF was second with 134. North Mahaska scored a one-two finish in the shot put and […]
