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NEW SHARON – North Mahaska had a competitive day Saturday at their own wrestling invitational. The Warhawks accumulated 160.5 points to place third behind Solon with 245.5 and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont with 222. Ryan Groom ran his undefeated season mark to 27-0 to lead the way. Three other Warhawks earned second and another garnered third. Groom opened […]

PELLA- After 12 lead changes, a Karson Wehde (sophomore, Ankeny) layup with 2 seconds left in the game lifted the Central College men’s basketball team to a 78-76 win over Loras College. Trailing 30-35 at halftime Central () shot 62.9% from the field and 6-10 from three-point land in the second half to help secure […]
Jan 12 2025 | Posted in
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January 11, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – The No. 9 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Basketball squad opened up Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) play with a 92-57 win over Marshalltown Community College on Saturday night. The Warriors move to 16-4 overall on the year and 1-0 in league play. Five players went for double-figures […]
Jan 12 2025 | Posted in
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CEDAR FALLS – Rallying from an early deficit, the Central College men’s wrestling team finished their first day at the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III National Duals with a 29-17 win over Centenary University (N.J.). The Dutch (5-4) were downed by the University of Olivet (Mich.) 21-18 in their first match of the day. […]
Jan 11 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Aspiring beekeepers and nature enthusiasts are invited to join Beginning Beekeeping Classes at the Environmental Learning Center, located at 2342 Hwy 92, Oskaloosa. These hands-on classes, sponsored by the Iowa Honey Producers Association and the Mahaska County Conservation Board, will be held every Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, starting on […]
Jan 10 2025 | Posted in
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FAIRFIELD – North Mahaska’s wrestling team travelled to Fairfield Tuesday for a meet and the girls came home winners in three duals. They defeated Chariton 36-24; Fairfield 36-18; and Wapello 36-28. Against Chariton, Madison Davi at 105, Lilly Briggs at 110, Kaylia Shipman at 115, Macie Little at 125 and Marissa Little at 155 each […]

FAIRFIELD – Six North Mahaska wrestlers went 3-0 on the night and two others won twice to lead the Warhawks to three dual wins. NM defeated Chariton 50-30; Fairfield 43-36 and Wapello 52-23. In the open match against Chariton, Gage Ries decisioned Kenton Jensen at 165 pounds, 12-8. Max Reed followed up with a technical […]

WEST BRANCH, IOWA – January 8, 2025 – The Hoover Presidential Foundation will award over $60,000 in scholarships to Iowa students this year. This is the 28th year of the annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. The deadline to submit an application is April 1, 2025. As […]
Jan 9 2025 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON – Fast starts are to North Mahaska coach Kevin Kelderman’s liking. It was needed Tuesday to hold off the Sigourney Savages to keep their South Iowa Cedar League record perfect. The Warhawks jumped out to a 20-7 lead then saw Sigourney outscore them 53-47 over the next three periods but NM hung on […]

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s Class 2A ranking and an undefeated South Iowa Cedar League season was challenged by a pesky Sigourney squad Tuesday. North Mahaska was coming off a nine-point loss to top-ranked Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on Monday but was able to use a strong fourth quarter to post a 59-44 victory. The game was much […]