By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2024 racing season came to an end over the weekend at the Southern Iowa Speedway on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa. Great weather and large fields of race cars made for a great show for the large crowds in attendance both nights. Two complete nights of racing were […]
Oskaloosa Teen Discovers Rare Freshwater Jellyfish at Russell Wildlife Area OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A routine fishing trip led to an extraordinary scientific discovery when Oskaloosa High School freshman Oscar Schiferl spotted rare freshwater jellyfish at Russell Wildlife Area over the weekend. “I was fishing in between a tree that fell to see if I could […]
PELLA- The Central College men’s soccer team had their highest scoring game of the season with Coleman Manuel (senior, Erie, Colo.) leading the way with two goals. The Dutch (6-4-2, 2-0-1 American Rivers) defeated the University of Wisconsin-Stout 5-0 Sunday. “It was good to put a few balls in the net,” coach Garry Laidlaw said. […]
Oskaloosa’s ‘My Jersey Your Impact’ Tradition OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School’s football program is fostering a culture of respect and appreciation through the “My Jersey Your Impact” initiative, where senior players honor teachers who have shaped their lives. Now in its fourth year, the program, led by Head Football Coach Brett Doud, allows senior […]
NEW SHARON – Madrid’s football team came into Friday’s Class A District 6 game out of the state rankings but made a statement in securing the district championship with a 41-6 win at North Mahaska. Madrid holds a two-game lead over Mount Ayr and Wayne heading into the final week of the regular season. North […]
Mahaska Health is thrilled to invite the community to their annual Women’s Health Night. This year’s Women’s Health Night will take place on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa, IA. Women are invited to join an evening of fellowship, food, health information, and community. Pre-registration is […]
CEDAR RAPIDS- It took a pair of overtime periods to decide the winner but the Central College football team was downed 16-13 at No. 24 Coe College Saturday afternoon. After 60 minutes of play, neither the Kohawks (6-0, 4-0 American Rivers Conference) nor the Dutch (4-2, 2-2 conference) had found the end zone as they […]
MARENGO – Iowa Valley was no match for the juggernaut of North Mahaska volleyball. The Warhawks finished the regular South Iowa Cedar League season undefeated and moved their season mark to 17-1. North Mahaska defeated Iowa Valley 25-15, 25-16 and 25-18. Sydney Andersen recorded 10 kills and Ragan Grewe added seven to lead the Warhawk […]
Italian/American Director Brings International Film Project to Iowa OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For Italian/American filmmaker Max Leonida, Iowa is more than just a shooting location for his upcoming movie, “Winter Harvest” is a chance to revive the state’s reputation as a place for filmmaking. “When I saw Oskaloosa, I saw a land of opportunity,” said Leonida, […]
Mahaska Health is honored to welcome Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell, Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), for a visit at Mahaska Health on Wednesday, October 16th. This visit follows Dr. Rathmell’s participation in the Cancer Consortium Summit, Iowa’s comprehensive cancer conference, bringing together advocates and professionals to exchange best practices in cancer prevention and […]
