by Joe Milledge of KIIC Eddyville-Blakesburg runs into Buzzsaw at State The Eddyville-Blakesburg Rockets advanced only 1 wrestler to the finals after a tough Friday where 6 of their 7 wrestlers were defeated. The Rockets fell from 1st place after Thursday night’s session to 8th place as a team. Brett Roberts remains in the hunt […]
by Joe Milledge of KIIC Albia’s Shadow Leshen remains in the hunt for a state title in weight class 113 at the State High School Wrestling Tournament in 2A. Leshen is now 47-5 on the season with a win over Brady Jennings of Osage 8-7. Leshen is the last Albia grappler still alive in the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa Barnstormers will be known for at least a couple of weeks as the Oskaloosa Barnstormers. Your chance to get a shirt saying that, and being able to get it autographed, will be just one of many special events Oskaloosa has to look forward to. Jon Sullivian, Director of the Oskaloosa […]
by Joe Milledge of KIIC Oskaloosa’s Dane Jones pinned Justin Klinkel from Ames Friday in the Quarterfinal round of class 3A State Wrestling at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Jones’ pin came in just 24 seconds. This marks his second pin of the tournament as he continues through the consolation. Jones can still move […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With many proms and other formals in the near future, the Green Dress Project has been helping young ladies find dresses. The William Penn Alumni Association has been coordinating the project, now in its 4th year. “The Green Dress Project is designed for families that are unable to afford prom dresses for […]
State Senator Tom Rielly invites constituents to Pella listening post State Senator Tom Rielly of Oskaloosa is working on legislation to help create jobs and expand educational opportunity. The public is invited to join him on March 9 at Smokey Row in Pella from 8:30 am – 9:30 am to discuss these issues and others. […]
2011 record: 22-23 (6-18 MCC, 8th) Starters returning/lost: 3/6 fielders; 6/5 pitchers Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/14 Notable returners: Evelio Ahumada, Sr., Hacienda Heights, Calif. (.244 BA, 17 R, 11 RBI) Brad Chin, Sr., San Rafael, Calif. (.246 BA, 14 RBI, 9 RBI) Jonathan Davis, Sr., San Diego, Calif. (2-3, 4.94 ERA, 20 K) Steve Enriquez, Sr., […]
DUBUQUE —Central College closed its dual wrestling season with a 25-12 setback at No. 21-ranked University of Dubuque Wednesday, but it was nonetheless the school’s most successful dual campaign in 17 years. The loss dropped the Dutch to 13-11 (.542), still their highest winning percentage since posting an 11-5 mark in 1994-95 and their highest […]
Oskaloosa–John Henry began his coaching career just over a decade ago and after suffering through the worst season in program history, few would have put money on him making past a few years in the profession, let alone joining exclusive company as a member of the 200-Win Club. Well, those who would have placed that […]
Last week I gave several recipes for using cornmeal. I promised to share some more with you this week. These are old, interesting recipes that I believe you will enjoy having. There are so many ways to use cornmeal that it is worth checking out other recipes for its nutritional and economical benefits. Just look […]
