Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday evening with Mayor David Krutzfeldt presiding. After public comment thanking Members Pam Blogmren and Lori Smith for their service, the Council approved two resolutions of appreciation for the two. It was noted in Blomgren’s resolution that she had served on the council and offered […]
Wilma Jean Douglas, 78 of Oskaloosa, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Oskaloosa. She was born January 10, 1933, in Marion County, on a farm near Tracy, Iowa to Guy Jonathan and Julia M. Baker Masterson. She enjoyed farm life and especially enjoyed riding her pony Ribbon with her sister. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Supervisors finished out the year with several departments on the agenda, slated to give their most recent reports and Mahaska County Conservation Director Dave Sedivec was first up. He reports that the sale of the Caldwell house hasn’t produced any leads to this point. The Conservation commission has been advertising in […]
Oskaloosa, IA – William Penn University names new Dean for the College for Working Adults. Dr. Marjorie Welch returned to her alma mater in July of 2011 as the Associate Dean for the William Penn University College for Working Adults and was recently named full Dean for William Penn’s adult learning program. Dr. Welch earned […]
SAN JUAN, P.R.—Five players reached double figures as the Central College men’s basketball team used a scorching offense to roll up their eighth consecutive victory, 87-69 over Sacred Heart (P.R.) Monday in Puerto Rico. The Dutch rebounded from their coldest offensive performance Sunday to shoot a sizzling season-best 55.7 percent from the floor (34-61), including […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen football team received a small, early Christmas present by jumping one spot nationally as the NAIA’s postseason poll was released today. William Penn (9-2, 5-2 MWL) is ranked #15 with 152 points. The squad was #16 at the end of the year, leaving it as the first team out of the playoffs for […]
Las Vegas, Nev.–The William Penn wrestling team faced some top competition on Sunday, coming away knowing what it will take to reach the top level. The Statesmen (1-4) opened the day with a 30-21 loss to #4 Campbellsville (Ky.) before dropping a 34-15 matchup against #16 Embry-Riddle (Ariz.). The team was then shut down by […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Medical Staff has named Family Nurse Practitioner Melissa Lamb, ARNP, the 2011 MHP MVP. “Choosing just one provider to honor from our outstanding Medical Staff is no easy task,” MHP CEO Jay Christensen said. “However, each year the team chooses a very deserving candidate. Melissa has been an integral […]
FORT MYERS, FLA.—Senior Tommy Van Renterghem (Oskaloosa) produced four wins Sunday, leading the Central College wrestling squad to a 3-1 finish at the Florida Gulf Coast Duals. The Dutch fell to Southern Maine 21-18 in the opening matchup but bounced back, edging the Milwaukee School of Engineering (Wis.) 19-16 before rolling past Concordia (Wis.) 37-10 […]
Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann will make a stop in Oskaloosa, Iowa at the Pizza Ranch this Thursday, December 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Bachmann will be on hand as part of her 99 county tour rolls through Iowa. Retail politics in Iowa is a unique chance for Iowans to meet those vying for the opportunity to […]
