Oskaloosa- Falling behind quickly, the Lady Statesmen lose in an exhibition game to Wayne State, 91-52. The Lady Statesmen started off slow as Wayne State jumped out to a 10 point lead part way through the first half, and William Penn never regained as they went into halftime with a score of 45-24. Leading the […]
PELLA—Central College survived a late second-half run to capture a 59-56 men’s basketball victory over Eureka (Ill.) College Saturday. Central, ahead 29-25 at the half, extended its lead to nine before the Red Devils cut the margin to one with a 12-4 run at the five-minute mark. Senior guard Brock Caves (Douds, Van Buren HS) […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ Happy Thanksgiving and “Black Friday” weekend. I pray that you have had a blessed time with friends and family this week and even maybe found some great deals during the extreme Christmas shopping sport of Black Friday shopping. However great the deal, someday the items purchased will […]
Jerry Lee Atchison, 70, of Oskaloosa died Saturday, November 26, 2011, at the Mahaska Health Partnership Emergency Room in Oskaloosa. He was born on Tuesday, July 1, 1941, at Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of David and Beulah “Bert” Flemming Atchison. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1959. Following school he enlisted […]
January 19, 1926 – November 26, 2011 Oskaloosa and formerly of Peoria, Iowa Visitation: will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday morning, November 29, 2011 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 6 – 8 p.m. to greet visitors. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011 at Peoria Christian Reformed […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Black Friday starts earlier every year and, for Oskaloosa shoppers, this year was no different. Patrons of local stores started pouring out of local retailers just after midnight with TV sets, laptop computers, video game gear, along with kitchen gadgets to satisfy the most finicky of chef’s. Locals residents Thomas and Delana […]
Carlisle, Iowa – . Caryl Spencer, 73, of Carlisle, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines. She was born September 16, 1938, at Wright, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Cornelia Van Gilst Van Veldhuizen. She graduated from the Lacey High School with the class of 1957. On September […]
November 25 through December 4 (Oskaloosa, IA) A very emotional exhibit, “Remembering Our Fallen,” is a stark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 76 Iowans killed in The War on Terror while wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. This photo display has been traveling throughout Iowa and will be coming to Oskaloosa, […]
December 21, 1925 – November 23, 2011 Oskaloosa, Iowa Visitation: Will begin at 10 a.m., Friday morning, November 25, 2011 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel; the family will be present from 5-7 p.m. to greet visitors Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Saturday morning, November 26, 2011 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Lois Williams officiating. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Firefighters were called to 2146 Kirby Avenue, northwest of Oskaloosa, for a car on fire in the middle of the road just after 5 pm Wednesday evening. When firefighters arrived they found a small white car with it’s engine on fire. The flames were quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. Mahaska […]
