Iowa Department of Education releases new spring student assessment results
Aug 30, 2023
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today released new spring 2023 assessment results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress for students in grades 3-11. The overall results show little improvement over…
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Warhawks Ring the Bell in Opener
Aug 28, 2023
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska gave up a touchdown in the first quarter but used a strong defense and added key offensive plays en route to a 22-6 non-district victory over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont. The Warhawks snagged…
Indians Open Season with Win over Washington
Aug 28, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Indians football team entered the 2023 season with a new sense of purpose after enduring a difficult season in 2022, and the immediate returns were evident on Friday night. The…
Bob Barker, dapper ‘Price Is Right’ and ‘Truth or Consequences’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99
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USDA Updates Livestock Disaster Payment Rate to Assist Producers Hard-Hit by Heat and Humidity
Aug 28, 2023
WASHINGTON -- The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced today it is updating the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payment rate to support livestock producers in the Midwest who have lost cattle to the extreme heat and humidity experienced this summer. To…
Mahaska YMCA Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Aug 28, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County YMCA commemorated the opening of its new facility in Oskaloosa on Sunday with its ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured an open house, guided tours, food trucks, inflatable games,…
Early Score Enough as Statesmen Hang on for Upset of #22 Hastings
Aug 24, 2023
HASTINGS -- The William Penn men's soccer team posted the lone goal of the game in the opening moments and then stood tall the rest of the night in oppressive heat to knock off #22…
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to take steps to improve worker safety at the bargain stores
Aug 24, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday announced a settlement with the company that runs Dollar Tree and Family Dollar aimed at improving worker safety at thousands of the bargain stores across the country.…
Attorney General Bird Announces Iowa will Receive more than $171 Million in Additional Payments from Tobacco Manufacturers
Aug 24, 2023
DES MOINES -- Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that she has reached a settlement agreement with Tobacco Manufacturers that will result in the State of Iowa receiving extra payments of more than $171…
Candidate Filing Period for Marion County Elections Begins Next Week
Aug 24, 2023
KNOXVILLE -- The Regular City School Election in Marion County will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. All regular countywide polling sites (17) will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Marion…