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Grinnell Falls Short Against Wartburg in High-Scoring Showdown

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA — Despite a spirited first-half performance, the Grinnell College men’s basketball team fell 123-111 to Wartburg College in a thrilling non-conference matchup on Tuesday evening at Darby Gymnasium. Wartburg’s Marshun Williams and Gabe Trujillo powered their team to victory with a dominant performance in the paint and clutch plays in the final minutes. […]

Grinnell Women’s Basketball Surges Late to Defeat Rockford

Grinnell College

Rockford, IL — The Grinnell College Pioneers mounted a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Rockford University 72-67 in an electrifying women’s basketball matchup on Saturday at the Seaver Center. This thrilling win elevated the Pioneers’ record to 3-1 in the early season. After trailing by 13 points at halftime, Grinnell used a dominant third-quarter surge, […]

Grinnell Men’s Basketball Dominates Principia in High-Scoring Affair

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA — The Grinnell College Pioneers showcased their offensive firepower in a commanding 126-89 victory over Principia College on Saturday afternoon at Darby Gymnasium. The win moves Grinnell to 2-1 on the season, while Principia falls to 1-2. Grinnell’s fast-paced offense overwhelmed Principia from the start, as the Pioneers shot an impressive 47.9% from […]

Cornell Volleyball Secures Victory Against Grinnell in Four Sets

Grinnell College

Mount Vernon, IA — In an electrifying matchup on Saturday at the Small Athletic and Wellness Center, the Cornell College Rams outlasted Grinnell in four sets to claim a 3-1 victory in NCAA women’s volleyball action. Cornell’s balanced offense and sharp defense propelled them to win the decisive sets, finishing with scores of 25-16, 22-25, […]

Cornell College Rides Tony Gomez’s Big Day to Victory Over Grinnell

Grinnell College

Mount Vernon, IA — Tony Gomez’s dominant performance propelled Cornell College to a 26-7 victory over Grinnell on Saturday at Van Metre Field at Ash Park. The senior running back accumulated 207 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns, leading the Rams to close their season at .500 with a 5-5 overall record. Gomez was unstoppable, […]

Mahaska County Grapples with Rising Costs for Police Protection in Small Communities

Community leaders from the smaller cities of Mahaska County met with the Mahaska County Supervisors in an open session to discuss police protection and how to pay for it.

In a recent meeting, Mahaska County Supervisors engaged with mayors and city council members from smaller communities to address the escalating costs of police protection services provided by the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office. The discussion centered on the financial sustainability of current arrangements and the need for equitable cost-sharing models. Background Historically, many small towns […]

Summary of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda (November 18, 2024)

Mahaska County Courthouse

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The meeting will be live-streamed with an audio-conferencing option available for public participation. Agenda Highlights: Routine Approvals: Approval of the meeting agenda, minutes from November […]

Oskaloosa High School Honors Veterans with Moving Assembly

Veterans were honored by students from Oskaloosa during a ceremony on Tuesday in recognition of Veterans Day 2024. (photo provided)

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School hosted a heartfelt Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 12, bringing together students, veterans, families, and community members to honor the sacrifices of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event, organized by the Oskaloosa High School Student Council, featured Jerry Power of Moravia as […]

The agenda for the Oskaloosa City Council’s regular session meeting on November 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM includes the following key components:

Oskaloosa City Hall

Opening Formalities: Invocation by St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of the Mayor and City Council members. Community Comments: Opportunity for public members to raise concerns or comments within a 3-minute limit. Consent Agenda (routine approvals): Approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from November 4, 2024. Review of reports and financial […]

Central Edges Grinnell in Thrilling Overtime Battle

Grinnell College

PELLA, Iowa — In an electrifying overtime clash, the Central College women’s basketball team emerged victorious over Grinnell College, 74-72, on November 13 at P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. Both teams entered the game with identical 2-1 records, and the intensity on the court matched their aspirations to solidify their seasons. Grinnell surged in the third quarter, […]

                 

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