OSKALOOSA, IOWA – May 09, 2022 – Mahaska Chamber & Development and Mahaska County have been honored with a BEST of Iowa Excellence Awards for their efforts in gathering information and data about current business trends in Iowa. Business Expansion and Strategic Trends (BEST) of Iowa is a unique collaboration of local economic development groups […]
by Mike Sterner Four young men competing in five events qualified for the State track meet looking to grow and set new bests against the best in Iowa, and they did just that. Thursday began with Patrick De Ronde in the 3200. His first mile was incredible, and his second showed his grit as Patrick […]
Sam Hafertepe Jr. Strikes in 360’s; Eric Bridger Wins in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 21, 2022) – Aaron Reutzel followed up 360 wins at Knoxville (a week ago) and Jackson, Minnesota (Friday night) with his third career 410 feature win at Knoxville Raceway on Jersey Freeze/Dennison Racing Tees Night Saturday. The […]
by Betsey Luck The final day of the State track and field meet did not disappoint. Maleah Walker had two races on the day, she started with the 100 meter finals where she finished in 8th place with a time of 12.63. Just about an hour later she had the finals of the 200 meter […]
Douglas Babcock February 8, 1959 – May 20, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 63 Douglas P. Babcock, 63, of Oskaloosa, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Mahaska Hospice Serenity House. Doug was born February 8, 1959, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Charles and Evelyn (Adkison) Babcock. Doug was a graduate of Muscatine […]
by Betsy Luck Faith DeRonde bounced back in a big way today in the shot put, throwing her way to a second place finish with a new school record of 43-4.75, bettering her previous school record from last season by over a foot! Hannah Quang was running the race of her life in the 100 […]
Petunias are one of the most common annuals in garden centers each spring AMES, Iowa — Petunias are one of the most common annuals in garden centers each spring. Their colorful blooms grace containers, hanging baskets and garden beds all summer. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer questions about growing […]
UI Claims at Their Lowest Level Since 1973 DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.0 percent in April – down from 3.3 percent in March and from 4.5 percent one year ago. The U.S. April unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent. The number of unemployed Iowans decreased to 50,900 in […]
ROCK ISLAND, ILL. — Senior discus thrower Theo Baldus (St. Ansgar) got the mark he needed to likely qualify for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a new personal-best effort at the Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier Thursday night. No team scores were kept at the meet. Baldus made the finals on […]
by Betsy Luck Faith DeRonde struggled to find her rhythm in the discus, finishing 10th with a throw of 118-2. This wraps up an outstanding discus career for her. She will be back in the ring tomorrow for shot put. Maleah Walker made the finals in both the 100 (12.95) and 200 (26.5) qualifying 7th […]
