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DES MOINES, Iowa (September 12, 2022) – 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. “After a warm and dry week, a shift in the weather pattern brought cooler temperatures and […]
Sep 12 2022 | Posted in
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CHARITON – North Mahaska’s volleyball team traveled to Chariton Saturday to face Class 2A and 3A competition. The Warhawks went 2-2 on the day defeating host Chariton 21-10, 23-21 and Truro I-35 21-10, 18-21 and 15-5. Losses came to previously ranked 3A Davis County 25-20, 25-16 and to Albia 22-20 and 21-6. North Mahaska was […]

Helen Smith August 3, 1934 – September 11, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 Helen Smith, 88, of Oskaloosa, died at her home on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She was born August 3, 1934, in Mahaska County, the daughter of Laura Masterson. Helen attended school in Mahaska County. Early on she worked as a waitress […]
Sep 12 2022 | Posted in
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COLFAX – North Mahaska senior Paul DeJong had the night of his life and North Mahaska’s defense stifled Colfax-Mingo Friday to earn a 37-14 win. The victory spoiled the Tigerhawks’ homecoming and gave North Mahaska coach Trey Bennett his first win. DeJong, a senior running back, accumulated 241 yards on 30 carries and scored three […]

by Glady Genskow EBF @ SEP Volleyball Tournament Saturday Sept. 10, 2022 EBF vs. Waukee: 21-14 21-13 EBF vs. Waukee NW: 19-21 18-21 EBF vs. Valley 28-26 22-20 10-15 EBF vs. North Polk 16-25 17-25 STATS Molly Shafer: 130/142 Attacks, 55 Kills, 2 Assists, 18/24 Serving, 20 Digs, 2 Blocks Kate Shafer: 20/22 Attacks, 7 […]

PELLA — A wet field and cold air contributed to the atmosphere of a frustrating loss for the Central College women’s soccer team against St. Catherine University (Minn.) Saturday afternoon, losing 4-1. The Dutch (1-2-1) yielded four first-half goals to the Wildcats (3-1) during a steady rain on the A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex grass field. […]
Sep 10 2022 | Posted in
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GRINNELL — A couple of second-half goals by Grinnell College handed the Central College men’s soccer team a 2-0 defeat on the road Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (1-2-1) played even with the Pioneers (2-2-0) for much of the match but a pair of goals in the 69th and 75th minute spelled disaster for Central. “I […]
Sep 10 2022 | Posted in
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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA — Trailing 2-1 against the host school Saturday, the Central College volleyball team rallied to win in five sets 25-19, 19-25, 18-25, 25-20, 15-13 against St. Catherine University (Minn.). Central (3-2) was swept 25-16, 25-23, 25-19 against the University of Wisconsin – Stout in its second match. A dominant effort at the […]
Sep 10 2022 | Posted in
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PELLA—The weather turned ugly, as did, at times, the game, but the Central College football defense came up big when it counted in subduing the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 31-13 Saturday. It was the 19th consecutive regular-season win for the No. 13-rated Dutch (2-0) as heavy second-half rains drenched a spirited crowd at Ron and […]
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Norfolk, NE – No. 18 Indian Hills Men’s Soccer suffered a 4-2 loss to the Northeast Community College Hawks on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops the Warriors to 5-3-0 on the year. Winners of their last four contests, the Warriors fell behind early as the Hawks built a 2-0 lead. Indian Hills got on the […]
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