Plan for 2025 with crop production updates available anywhere with an internet connection December 16, 2024, 11:47 am | Rebecca Vittetoe, Meaghan Anderson Erin Hodgson explained how to identify European corn borer during CropsTV episode.AMES, Iowa – CropsTV, powered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, returns for a fifth season in 2025. This educational […]
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird congratulated Officer Cale Holmberg on their graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (“ILEA”) in a ceremony held at The Bridge church in Johnston on Friday, December 13. The graduation ceremony was attended by family, friends, and law enforcement officials from across the state. Officer Cale Holmberg was part […]
PELLA – Junior Ryan Groom and freshman Aydan Groom placed first and second to help North Mahaska to fourth place at the Bill Horn Invitational wrestling tournament in Pella Saturday. Ryan Groom, ranked fifth in Class 1A at 144 pounds went 4-0 on the day with one pin. Aydan decisioned his way to the finals […]
CHARITON – North Mahaska’s girls claimed two titles and eight place at the Chariton Girls’ Warhorse Invitational wrestling meet Saturday. Macie Little at 125 pounds and Kieren Perez at 145 stood atop of the podium at the end of the day. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont’s juggernaut team won with 227 points followed by Ottumwa with 176.5. North Mahaska […]
ISU Extension and Outreach – Mahaska County will be having an open house for Master Gardener training on Thursday, January 9, 4-6 pm. Current Master Gardeners and Suzette Striegel Mahaska County Coordinator will be available questions for their upcoming training and current activities. The event is free and open to the public; attendees may come […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety is proud to announce the graduation of the 51st Basic Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Des Moines. The ceremony recognized a graduating class of 18 recruits who entered the academy in July 2024. Lieutenant Matthew Struecker […]
PELLA-The Associated Press released its All-America teams for Division III football Thursday and a trio of Central College football players were included. Senior long snapper Josh Dennison (Romeoville, Ill.) was chosen for the first team. Linebacker Reid Pakkebier (senior, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy HS) and corner back Gavin Smith (junior, Audubon) claimed second team honors. It’s […]
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holiday season by encouraging all Rudolphs, Santas and Frostys to search for their unclaimed property. “There might not be any Scrooges or Grinches listed, but we have hundreds of Iowans with other holiday-themed names in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Smith. “We put together a […]
Unemployment Rate Edges to 3.1 Percent as 1,600 Iowans Enter the Workforce DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.1 percent in November, and the state’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.3 percent amid a strong influx of new workers. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate increased to 4.2 percent in […]
Ottumwa, IA (December 17, 2024) – Brace yourselves for bone-jarring thrills! The Bull Riders of America (BOA) is returning to Ottumwa, with the Top 25 bull riders set to clash at the Bridge View Center for the 2024 Finals on Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th at 7:30 pm both nights. Bull riders and […]
