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NEW SHARON – North Mahaska used a strong first quarter hitting five 3-pointers to lead 23-11 then held off Oskaloosa for a 68-60 victory Tuesday. The game was physical but NM coach Kevin Kelderman said it may help his team as they prepare for the postseason run. “We are not a physical team and this […]

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska girls basketball coach L.E. Moore was concerned about how his No. 5 in Class 2A Warhawks would be able to compete against Class 4A’s Oskaloosa’s 6-foot 3-inch Dasia Foster. Prior to the game he said the team would need to convert on turnovers. North Mahaska led just three times, twice […]

PELLA- After improving its win total the past two years the Central College baseball team is looking to continue to build on its momentum. The Dutch return seven seniors, 11 juniors, 12 sophomores, while also welcoming 18 freshmen. Seven of the starters from last season’s team are returning “A strength of this team is the […]
Feb 13 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health is thrilled to announce the state-of-the-art 2025 Siemens X.Cite CT Scanner for patients in Oskaloosa and the Southeast Iowa region. Computed Tomography (CT) scanners use imaging to show detailed images of the body. This new device will assist the radiology team in enhancing patients’ experience and overall scan results. The 2025 […]
Feb 13 2025 | Posted in
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an Oskaloosa School District Press Release OSKALOOSA, IA — Oskaloosa Middle School’s ongoing renovations are advancing smoothly, allowing an additional roof project to be added years ahead of schedule, thanks to proactive steps taken by Oskaloosa Schools and Boyd Jones Construction. Pete Perez, director of education and municipal services with Boyd Jones, recently shared how […]
Feb 12 2025 | Posted in
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by Rep. Helena Hays Week 4 Week 4 of the 91st General Assembly has simply flown by. As the session continues on, weeks can blur together as we go to subcommittees, committees, and on to floor debate. This week brought with it a somberness that we will carry with us for some time. Our colleague, […]

DUBUQUE- In a high scoring matchup where Joshua Van Gorp (5th-year, Pella, Pella Christian HS) scored 40 points and played all 40 minutes, the Central College men’s basketball team suffered a 95-88 loss to Loras College. The Dutch took a 47-37 lead into halftime when they shot 60% from the field, but couldn’t contain Loras […]
Feb 9 2025 | Posted in
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DUBUQUE- The Central College women’s basketball team snapped its 4-game losing streak Saturday with a 68-59 win against Loras College. “Today was a fight and I am proud of our team to continues to fight despite the past few tough losses,” coach Justin Weiland said. “With limited guaranteed games remaining we want to go 1-0 […]
Feb 9 2025 | Posted in
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February 07, 2025 Waco, TX – The Indian Hills Softball team secured its first two wins of the 2025 campaign on Friday, sweeping a pair of matchups on its final day in Texas. The Warriors defeated Dodge City Community College (KS) 9-1 in the opener and Alvin Community College (TX) 9-2 in the nightcap. The […]
Feb 8 2025 | Posted in
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MORAVIA – North Mahaska travelled to Moravia Monday and came away with a pair of dual wins. The Warhawks downed Van Buren 58-18 and Moravia 56-24. North Mahaska recorded 12 pins, a pair technical falls and two major decisions in the meet. In the match with Van Buren to open the night, North Mahaska had […]