PELLA — The Central College women’s basketball squad couldn’t better the Loras College defensive effort, amassing a mere 25.5 shooting percentage as the Duhawks toppled the Dutch 56-45 in Iowa Conference play Wednesday. The Dutch had an auspicious 11-4 run at the 18-minute mark to jump out to the early lead. With Central holding a […]
Carl Marion Moore November 19, 1920 – January 11, 2012 Indianola and formerly of Oskaloosa Visitation: will begin at 10 a.m., Friday morning, January 13, 2012 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 5 – 7 p.m. to greet visitors. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday morning, January 14, 2012 at First […]
There will be NO Boys Club or GEMS tonight at the Good News Chapel in Oskaloosa
Janice Sue Tucker, 59, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at her home in Oskaloosa. She was born May 7, 1952, at Oskaloosa the daughter of Carter and Janet Godfrey Tucker. She graduated from the Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1970. Janice was a lifelong resident of Oskaloosa and has been employed […]
by R.D. Keep Oskaloosa, Iowa – Members of the Oskaloosa School Board heard a presentation by the Oskaloosa Middle School math teachers as part of the monthly Professional Learning Communities update. Teachers Brett Doud and Casey Bisher made the presentation on behalf of the other teachers. Doud and Bisher emphasized that the math goal is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With what feels more like the end of March and April, Oskaloosa residents have made the most of the unseasonably warm weather by enjoying activities normally associated with spring and summer weather. Temperatures will start to cool over the next few days with overnight lows expected in the teens, making it feel […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today delivered his Condition of the State address to the Iowa General Assembly. The governor outlined two major priorities this coming legislative session: 1. A 4-point jobs and careers plan of action; 2. To again have the nation’s best school system. Below are Gov. Terry E. Branstad’s remarks […]
by Richard Vogel Is there any debate on the silliness of the debates? The usual format, the moderator asks a question. The moderator makes the question very similar to the question on the same topic asked in every previous debate. But this time, add a twist to the question to allow each candidate to offer […]
The nations first presidential primary is upon us and by the end of the night we will have a clearer picture as to who will make it to Super Tuesday. Here are a few things to watch for as the polls close and the news coverage picks up. Will Governor Romney get to or surpass […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Eighth Judicial Judge James Blomgren sentenced Christopher Allen Atchinson to a term not exceeding 25 years in a Mahaska County courtroom on January 10, 2012. The sentence handed down also states Atchinson shall serve a minimum of 70% of the sentence imposed. He will also pay costs of prosecution and court appointed […]
