Williams has been a leading voice in NASCAR journalism for more than four decades DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2025) — Veteran motorsports reporter Deb Williams was named recipient of the 2026 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence becoming the 14th winner of the prestigious award. Williams began her journalism career in the late 1970s […]
by Bill Wright August 27, 2025 – Spoon River Speedway south of Canton, Illinois awaits the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders this Sunday night. Sunday’s main event will pay $3,000 to the driver who can tame the high banks! This will be the sixth visit to Spoon River Speedway for the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders. Bobby […]
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – On August 21, 2025, at 11:10 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Roche Street. There, officers encountered 47-year-old Knoxville resident, Steven Funk, who was assaulting an adult female. During the incident, an officer fired his weapon, striking Funk. Despite the efforts of officers […]
NASCAR becomes the first major league to launch on Substack Platform to immerse fans in the storylines and culture of the sport DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2025) – NASCAR today announced the launch of its official Substack newsletter, debuting on August 28, just ahead of the 2025 NASCAR Playoffs. The Substack will offer fans […]
In Mahaska County, more than three children compete for every available childcare slot, a shortage so severe it has branded the community a “childcare desert” for at least 15 years. The lack of affordable, accessible childcare not only strains families but also holds back Iowa’s workforce and local economic growth. Parents in Mahaska County face […]
Join NASCAR icons William Byron, Christopher Bell, and Ryan Blaney on those fierce race tracks – alongside the soundtrack reveal DAYTONA BEACH, FL. – August 25, 2025 – Befitting of the famous Daytona International Speedway at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 race this past weekend, iRacing Studios and NASCAR unveiled NASCAR 25’s cover, featuring superstar […]
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Mahaska Health Foundation and Hospice Serenity House welcomed runners, walkers, families, and volunteers to the 14th Annual Run in the Sun at the Statesmen Community Stadium. Over 600 community members participated in the fundraiser. Every contribution, from runners to donors to volunteers, supports the Hospice Serenity House in their […]
Knoxville, Iowa Police Department Press Release Friday, August 22, 2025 Last night, at 11:10 p.m., Knoxville Police Officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute at a home in the 300 block S. Roche St. There officers encountered an adult male assaulting an adult female. During the interaction, an officer fired his weapon, striking the man. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – For Oskaloosa Police Officer Jenna Stengel, serving her community has always been about more than enforcing the law. Now, as the district’s second full-time School Resource Officer (SRO), she is stepping into a role that blends her passion for safety with her commitment to building trust and being a positive influence for […]
Cattail Duck Decoys August 21, 2025 (THIS THURSDAY) 6:00-7:00 pm Environmental Learning Center Join us at the Environmental Learning Center for a fun and creative experience! Learn about the cultural significance of cattails and build your own cattail duck decoy to take home. All materials will be provided by Mahaska County Conservation. This is a […]
