Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced during a fun and festive ceremony at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. Sixteen young contestants, along with their families and friends, gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Master of Ceremonies Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio introduced each Young […]
December 2025 Warren E. Eveland April 20, 1921 – November 27, 2023 Born and raised on the Jefferson Township, Mahaska County, family farm, he attended country school and then worked with his father. On July 13, 1942, at age 21, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War […]
Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Jem J. Hof, MD, a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist, to its Orthopaedics team. Dr. Hof brings more than three decades of experience in electro-diagnostics (EMGs), musculoskeletal medicine, joint and spine care, and complex rehabilitation to the community. Dr. Hof provides outpatient evaluation and treatment for stroke […]
PELLA – A sluggish first half for the Central College men’s basketball team featured 12 turnovers and just 22 points during a 77-67 loss to Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (4-2) were badgered by the relentless press of the Golden Gusties (4-1) the entire game and paid the price with 20 total […]
November 26, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Community College has announced its decision to discontinue its Shotgun Sports program at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. “After careful consideration, Indian Hills Community College has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Shotgun Sports program,” stated Kelsi Weeks, Indian Hills Athletic Director. “This decision was […]
November 25, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – No. 14 ranked Indian Hills Men’s Basketball returned to the Hellyer Center Tuesday night and picked up a convincing 87-54 victory over Lincoln Trail College (IL). The Warriors move to 8-1 overall on the year. The Warriors earned their largest margin of victory on the year after outscoring the […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Arts leaders from across the nation converged on Oskaloosa to see how a rural Iowa community is harnessing the power of the arts to strengthen education, build partnerships, and shape its economic future. The gathering was part of the Professional Development Institute (PDI), an annual conference hosted by the National Assembly of […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School is proud to welcome Andrew Swope as the district’s new agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Swope brings a lifetime of agricultural experience and a strong commitment to student leadership and hands-on learning. He earned his teaching license through the state’s Initial Career & Technical Education Authorization program and is […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a busy classroom at Oskaloosa High School, students huddle in groups, debate robot designs, sketch parts on laptops, and swap components across tables. The energy is palpable, and thanks to a $10,000 grant from Musco, the school’s robotics program is not only thriving but also forging a direct link between local […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Leah Bruxvoort, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, to its Occupational Health team. Leah Bruxvoort is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience, bringing a strong background in occupational health, walk-in care, and urgent care to support patients and families. Having been born at Mahaska Health and being […]
