Serving our veterans is one of my highest honors in Congress. I introduced two important bills to ensure our heroes receive the care and support they’ve earned. The Veterans SPORT Act expands VA coverage to include adaptive prostheses and recreational devices. These devices help veterans stay active and engaged in sports and recreation—critical tools for […]
DUBUQUE- The Central College softball squad lost two tight games against Loras College Saturday afternoon. The Dutch lost the first game 6-5 followed by a 3-2 walk off loss in game two. In the first inning of the opening game shortstop Haley Bach (senior, Council Bluffs, Lewis Central HS) hit a triple which was followed […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2025 racing season at the Southern Iowa Speedway is set to get underway on Wednesday, April 30th. The ½ mile Speedway located on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa will once again be under the direction of the Southern Iowa Fairboard, with the Race Committee directing the racing action. The season opener […]
PELLA – The Central College baseball team never found its groove in a 15-2 loss to Simpson College Friday afternoon. The Storm (14-19, 8-11 American Rivers Conference) scored in six of the seven innings, while the Dutch (15-18, 6-13 A-R-C) scratched one apiece in the first two innings. Jackson Torbit (St. Louis, Mo., Webster Groves […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – April 25, 2025 — Oskaloosa town square will burst into life this summer with towering puppets, handmade costumes, and joyful music as the Uplifting Puppet Parade makes its grand debut on Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 p.m. during the annual Art on the Square festival. Organized by the Uplifting Puppet Company in […]
IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank (the “Bank”), awarded 15 grants totaling $160,000 that will support local communities in which we serve, over the next five years. This milestone marks over $2.5 million awarded since the Foundation’s inception. “The MidWestOne Foundation […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Happy Friday District 44, I hope you all had a GREAT Easter weekend. It is always great when we can celebrate Jesus’s death and resurrection with our family. To all my Catholic brothers and sisters, I offer my condolences as we all mourn the death of Pope Francis and I pray […]
EDDYVILLE – North Mahaska’s boy’s track team had its best outing of the season Thursday claiming first in two events. The Warhawks picked up a pair of individual wins and finished seventh. The meet was a bit of a preview of the upcoming South Iowa Cedar League meet with six of the teams in Class […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s boys and girls played their third match of the week Thursday hosting HLV. The boys edged the Warriors by one stroke 166-167, while the girls dominated 202-237. HLV’s Peyton Roth earned medalist honors for the boys with a 36 while North Mahaska’s Jaxon VanDerVeer shot a 37. Aly Steil with […]
Creating New Learning Pathway for Students OSKALOOSA, Iowa — When the nationally recognized Colts Drum & Bugle Corps pulls into Oskaloosa this weekend, it won’t just be a pit stop on their tour; it will be a milestone moment for the Oskaloosa High School band program and a powerful learning opportunity for local students. For […]
