STORM LAKE – After playing a tight game for three quarter, Buena Vista University turned it in in the final period for a 78-68 win over the Central College women’s basketball team in the American Rivers Conference tournament quarterfinal. Central concludes is season at 12-14 overall. Buena Vista advances to Thursday’s semifinal at No. 2 […]
by Helena Hayes Week 6 First funnel has officially ended and brought with it a week of much loved chaos. This deadline is the first of several that forces us to narrow down the legislation that will continue moving this year. Every bill must be through its respective committee by this time and the same […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA – For the first time ever, Oskaloosa, Iowa, will host the Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament from July 23 – 29, 2026. This will be the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series (JLSWS) to be held at Everest Park in Kirkland, Washington. One of seven World Series events […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to announce the opening of its new Medical Weight Loss Clinic, which offers a physician and nurse-led approach to weight management focused on long-term health and personalized care. The Medical Weight Loss Clinic is led by Mark Zacharjasz, MD, Tara Stout, DNP, ARNP-BC, and Makayla Leathers, PA-C. The medical weight loss […]
February 15, 2026 Mason City, IA – For the second consecutive season, and third time in program history, the Indian Hills Men’s Wrestling squad captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) North Central District Championship. The Warriors brought home four individual District champions while qualifying all 10 individuals to the upcoming National Championship. The […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On the 17th day of February, 2026, at approximately 10:13 am, emergency crews were dispatched to a rural Mahaska County residence located near the intersection of 175th Street and Jersey Avenue. Information received was in regard to a farming accident that involved a 74 year old male who […]
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Making its earliest season debut in program history Sunday, the Central College baseball team started the season with an 8-4 loss against Augustana University (Ill.) before taking a 16-6 win over Grinnell College Leading 9-6 going into the bottom of the seventh, Central (1-1) tagged Grinnell (0-2) for seven runs and […]
Mahaska Health recently celebrated the retirement of Kim Langfitt, who dedicated over 30 years to the organization. Kim Langfitt began working at Mahaska Health in 1993 and most recently served as Volunteer Coordinator, a role she held since 2014. During her time as Volunteer Coordinator, Kim helped support and grow one of the region’s strongest […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 10, 2026 The Iowa Senate passed a measure Tuesday providing a 1.75% increase in per-pupil funding for K-12 schools, a move Democrats and education advocates said will force schools to cut more staff and programs. The Senate passed Senate File 2201 in a 28-20 vote. Three Republicans, Sens. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the first project is filmed or a single puppet is built, a new elective at Oskaloosa Middle School is already changing the conversation about student choice. Art Design and Media Production is designed to give middle school students a creative outlet that blends art, media and collaboration into one experience. The […]
