LYNNVILLE – Running on one of the toughest courses of the season, North Mahaska’s boys ran to seventh in the team race at Lynnville Golf Course in a meet hosted by Lynnville-Sully. The course traverses the gold course with hills and temperatures were in the 90s to add to the challenge. Pella Christian and Lynnville-Sully […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2024 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme, “Surfing Our Way to Victory,” promises a fun-filled week of celebration. The Homecoming Coronation will take place on Thursday, September 26, immediately following the community parade at Oskaloosa Community Stadium (498 N 2nd St), with this year’s royalty […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August, ending a four-month stint at 2.8 percent. Driven primarily by retirements, the state’s labor force participation rate fell to 66.3 percent from 66.4 percent in July. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.2 percent. “National headwinds continue to […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 18, 2024 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a free, voluntary monitoring program to help small communities meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency initial monitoring mandates for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS in drinking water. EPA ruled in June that all public water systems have three years […]
PELLA- Despite dominating the time of possession, the Central College men’s soccer team fell to Augustana College (Ill.) 4-1Wednsday. Central (2-3-1) possessed the ball for 67% of the game, and was able to get 13 shots, with 4 of them being on goal. “I think this game is living proof that having the ball isn’t […]
BROOKLYN – North Mahaska continued its quest for a South Iowa Cedar League title with a three-set victory at BGM Monday. North Mahaska won 25-18, 25-13, 25-22. The Warhawks improve to 8-0 overall and 2-0 in league play. North Mahaska outdueled BGM in kills 41-19, many off the assists of Kayla Readshaw (22). Natalya Linder […]
FULTON, MISSOURI- Starting her second career game and collecting three saves goalkeeper Josie Farmer (freshman, Nevada) did not allow a goal again leading back-to-back shutouts for the Central College women’s soccer team. Central (5-2) defeated Westminster College (Mo.) (1-3-1) 2-0 Tuesday. “(Today) was another comprehensive effort from all phases of the game,” said coach Mike […]
Boys Place Sixth at EV NORTH ENGLISH – Juniors Emmerson Jedlicka and Ava Huffman finished fourth and fifth respectively as North Mahaska earned third place at the English Valleys Invitational cross country meet Tuesday. North Mahaska boys finished sixth. The entire girls’ field was chasing Hillcrest Academy’s Marie Yoder, who won in 20 minutes 57.10 […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
SIOUX CENTER- The Central College men’s soccer team competed with NAIA Dordt University but lost 1-0. “I think the result is a bit harsh on our guys,” coach Garry Laidlaw said. “I thought we deserved to get something from this match, but Dordt defended really well after they scored. “(The game) amplified the fact that […]
