NEW SHARON – Two North Mahaska senior signed to continue their sport at the collegiate level next year. Colten Vander Wiel will shoot at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, and Michael Hudnut will participate at William Penn University. Vander Wiel signed his Letter of Intent March 25. He plans to study Mechanical Technology while shooting […]
Spring is here, and it’s time to dust off your camping gear! The west side of Eveland Access Campground is set to open for the season on Friday, April 4th, welcoming outdoor enthusiasts eager to embrace the great outdoors. Nestled along the beautiful Des Moines River, Eveland Access Campground offers a serene getaway where campers […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa High School baseball team will step onto one of the most iconic fields in Major League Baseball this spring, thanks to a unique partnership with the Chicago Cubs and Musco Lighting. The team will play an intrasquad night scrimmage under the lights at Wrigley Field on May 7, following the […]
By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division Hailstorms can cause significant damage to homes, vehicles, and other property, leading to costly repairs. Understanding how to handle an insurance claim after a hail storm can make the process smoother. Taking preventive measures can help mitigate future damage and reduce potential losses. After […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Happy Monday District 44! Last week started off on a good note with my bill, SF 590, passing through the Senate with a vote of 49-0. SF 590 adds food distributors to our current liability protections for donating foods to food banks. Currently trucking companies are often unable to donate food […]
Charles L. Mick August 29, 1927 – March 26, 2024 The United States Navy Chuck graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1945, enlisted in the Navy, and began his active duty on October 24, 1945, at the Naval Training Center in San Diego, California. He served as a Yeoman, was discharged August 7, 1946, and […]
March 30, 2025 Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball team closed out its weekend Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) series against Iowa Central Community College with a doubleheader split at Pat Daugherty Field. The Warriors dropped game one 8-3 before taking the finale 12-6. The Warriors salvaged the split on Saturday to move […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Students at Oskaloosa Elementary School will soon have access to a refreshed nonfiction book collection, thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Eddyville Cargill Cares program. The grant is being used to purchase high-quality nonfiction books to replace outdated materials, many of which are more than two decades old. “Our nonfiction collection […]
SSG (Retired) John D. Mortensen, 76, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Chattanooga. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Chattanooga at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Jamie Powell officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Chattanooga Cemetery under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral […]
