Larry Ford, 72, of rural Oskaloosa, died Wednesday morning, November 16, 2011, at his home. He was born October 21, 1939 at Lockman, Iowa, the son of William A. and Myrtle White Ford. Early in his adult life, he was a mechanic at the old Lytle Motors in Oskaloosa and later worked in the painting […]
Des Moines, IA – Congressman Leonard Boswell (IA-3) today released the following statement regarding the House passage of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act: “This is a great step towards supporting our veterans, especially those returning from their service overseas. This measure will not only benefit them but also our small businesses by providing incentives […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the bustling of last minute preparations, the United World Club held their International Buffet Lunch Wednesday. The lunch was scheduled to start at 11:00 am and would continue until 1:30 pm in the Chief Mahaska Room located in the Dana Atkins Memorial Union on the campus of William Penn University. “The […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Three Grinnell College players have been named to the 2011 All-Midwest Conference Football Team. Earning second-team honors were 6-3, 205-pound wide receiver Robert Seer ’12 (Saukville, Wis./Port Washington), 6-0, 280-pound left guard Chris Jarmon ’12 (Boulder, Colo./Boulder) and 6-2, 230-pound defensive end Brian Taylor ’13 (Andover, Kan./Independent). Seer, a three-time All-MWC selection, […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Olivia Wilks ’12 and Michelle Briggs ’13 have been named to the All-Midwest Conference Volleyball Team for the 2011 campaign. Wilks, a 5-11 setter from River Forest, Ill. (Oak Park River Forest), and Briggs, a 6-3 middle hitter from Salinas, Calif. (Santa Catalina School), were both second-team selections. Their efforts […]
Oskaloosa–A pair of strong frontline players were recognized for impressive 2011 campaigns as the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference volleyball teams were announced Tuesday. Outside hitter Lacey Taylor (Jr., Cedar, Iowa Western CC) was one of 14 players to be named to the first team, while middle hitter Brittany Rohling (Sr., Thayer, Kan., Neosho CC) was part […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University Concert Band will present its Fall Concert on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the George Daily Community Auditorium. Immediately preceding the concert will be the President’s Holiday Dessert Buffet held at the George Daily Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The public is invited […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The William Penn Singers and Jazz Band held their Fall concert Wednesday Evening at 7:30 PM. The concert was the second performance of the week. The 19 member William Penn Singers started off the evening with the song Gaudete! They then sang Hold Steady with the Gate, Search me O God, Et in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Residents of Mahaska County and Oskaloosa have been watching the progress of the new Skate Park since the site broke ground in mid June. Along the way, the park has mostly moved along without much of a hitch and became one of the topics during the past city council elections. Beyond the […]
* Pella Corp separates 198 from workforce — PELLA, Iowa — Nov. 16, 2011 — Pella Corporation today announced that 198 people will be separated from its workforce. A result of the prolonged housing economy recession, the move will align the just-in-time manufacturer’s workforce size with business needs and projections for an ongoing weak outlook […]
