DES MOINES– Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Elizabeth Lee as a District Associate Judge in Judicial District 8A. Lee, of Ottumwa, Iowa, serves as Assistant Wapello County Attorney. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Iowa and law degree from University of Iowa College of Law. Lee fills a newly created District Associate […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Cardiologist and Electrophysiology specialist Dr. Kofi Osei to their Cardiology team. Since joining Mahaska Health in May 2026, Dr. Osei has reached a significant milestone by performing the hospital’s first pacemaker implantation. Introducing this service at Mahaska Health expands regional access to advanced cardiac care. Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease […]
Farmers in Dubuque County as well as Middle Cedar and Turkey River watersheds are also eligible DES MOINES, Iowa (June 30, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the expansion of the Streamside Buffer Pilot Project to include farmers and landowners living in all 22 counties in the Greater Des Moines Watershed. […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 29, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented 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 this […]
Tasker Phillips Wins Third of Year in 360’s; J Kinder Becomes All-time Pro Sprints Feature Winner by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 27, 2026) – It’s been a long wait for Chris Martin, but he is finally a Knoxville Raceway feature winner. The Ankeny, Iowa native claimed the $6,000 to win Leighton State Bank 410 […]
By Anthony Ainslie 6/24/26 Tad Pospisil returned to victory lane in a big way in Wednesday’s Malvern Bank Super Late Model Racing Series’ return to the Southern Iowa Speedway. The half-mile oval at the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa, Iowa played host to the East Series for the fourth round of the tour. Drivers from […]
PELLA – The Central College track and field and cross country programs combined for 12 student-athletes on the College Sports Communicator Division III Academic All-District teams Tuesday morning. To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete must be a starter or key reserve at the varsity level and achieve a 3.50 or better cumulative grade point […]
EUGENE, OREGON – After a strong debut in collegiate track and field, Central College men’s track and field multi-event athlete Landon Pote (freshman, Ankeny) qualified for the decathlon at the 2026 USATF U-20 Championships last week. Held at historic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, the USATF U-20 Championships is open to the best […]
OSKALOOSA AND LOS ANGELES – Musco Lighting today announced it’s been named the Official Sport Presentation and Broadcast Lighting Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Musco will bring field of play lighting as well as sports presentation entertainment lighting excellence to the Games. “Musco’s first involvement with lighting Olympic venues […]
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, June, Mahaska Health is hosting its 7th annual Men’s Health Screening Event and Tractor Ride. The event will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Mahaska Health Fairgrounds. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Mahaska Health will provide free health screenings and educational resources. Tractors will be […]
