PELLA- The Central College softball team finished its stretch of 14 games in 13 days with a doubleheader split with Luther College. The Dutch (20-6, 5-3 American Rivers) lost game one 12-5 but came back with an 11-2 win in five innings in game two. In the opening game, Luther (20-14, 5-5 American Rivers) scored […]
EDDYVILLE – North Mahaska had a strong outing at the Burdell Hensley Invitational track meet Thursday, but host Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont took the title with 154 points. North Mahaska was second with 104. The meet featured mostly Class 2A and 3A teams, so the placings were impressive. North Mahaska earned three first place finishes and four seconds […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Getting close to wrapping up? We are now fourteen weeks into the 2025 legislative session. It was a busy debate week, with the Senate passing over 30 bills throughout the week. We covered a wide range of issues, including civics test requirements for high schoolers, interstate compacts for dietitians and respiratory […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Students in Oskaloosa High School’s Construction Trades program are putting the final touches on this year’s house, gaining hands-on experience in nearly every phase of home construction under the guidance of instructor Dave Bower. “This is the stage I call the finishing touches,” Bower said. “We’re hanging interior doors, doing casing and […]
Presentation at the Environmental Learning Center Oskaloosa, IA — April 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM — Join us at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy 92, on April 11 for an engaging and inspiring presentation titled “Creating Buzz: The Joy, Ease, and Challenge of Supporting Pollinators” with Jamie Beyer, Lifetime Master Gardener and President of […]
PELLA-In the first game of the doubleheader against Buena Vista University, pitcher Emma Beck (junior, Holland, Grundy Center HS) threw Central College’s first no-hitter since April 16, 2002, when Libby Hysell accomplished the feat against Dubuque. The Dutch won the first game 14-0 in five innings and completed the sweep winning the second game 9-1 […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A group of Oskaloosa High School students stood at the front of the library, leading a lesson that could save lives. As part of the school’s Peer Helpers program, they spent the day teaching ninth graders about the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. “The goal is for each student to walk […]
The Oskaloosa JV boys golf team competed in their first tournament of the season at Westwood Golf Course in Newton on April 7th. Despite the challenging cold and windy conditions, the young athletes showed great enthusiasm and determination. For many team members, this tournament marked their debut in competitive golf. The team showed promise and […]
April 07, 2025 Creston, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball team extended its winning streak to five games with a dominant 19-0 Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) victory at Southwestern Community College on Monday. The Warriors improve to 14-16 overall and 8-5 in league play. The Warriors erupted with a season-high 19 runs and […]
April 07, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – The Indian Hills Softball team extended its winning streak to 11 games on Monday after sweeping visiting North Central Missouri College at R.L. Hellyer Field. The Warriors improve to 20-12 overall on the year. The Warriors took both ends of Monday’s non-league doubleheader, dropping the Pirates 10-0 in six […]
