Oskaloosa, Iowa – The First Annual Osky Winter Open – Mini-Putt Fore the YMCA was a successful event for the community. An average of over 175 people a day played the course. “It was great to see all the families come out and enjoy some friendly competition,” said Linda Crookham-Hansen, Event Chair. “There were many […]
Dubuque–The William Penn women’s bowling team entered as the program to beat and it did not disappoint in taking the crown at the Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships Saturday and Sunday. The Lady Statesmen led after the completion of the six regular games (5,575 pins) on Saturday, but were passed by Midland (Neb.) following the 16 […]
Dubuque–The William Penn men’s bowling team did all the groundwork to put itself in position for another league title, but the host program got hot at the right time at the Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships Saturday and Sunday. The Statesmen led after the completion of the six regular games (6,064 pins) on Saturday and again […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Winter has rushed back into the area today. The National Weather Service has called for accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and winds between 9 and 14 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Then, in the evening, a freezing rain and mist settled into the area causing treacherous travel. As a […]
Oskaloosa Board of Education Agenda DATE: February 14, 2012 – TIME: 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Communications 4. Public Comment 5. Reports a. Board b. Building c. Curriculum Director d. Superintendent 6. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes b. Review of Financials c. Approval of Abstract 7. Presentation […]
Eleanor Bunting Anderson, 93, of Oskaloosa died Sunday, February 12, 2012, at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House. She was born January 10, 1919, near Lacey, in Mahaska County the daughter of Elvie Eli and Hattie Newport Bunting. She played basketball while in high school at Lacey. She graduated as Valedictorian from the Lacey […]
April 27, 1947 – February 12, 2012 St. Charles, Minnesota and formerly of Tama, Iowa Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 15, 2012 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday February 16, 2012 at Meskwaki Friends Center near Tama, Iowa Interment: following the funeral service. February 16, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – One of the coldest days of the winter didn’t hurt attendance at Saturday’s Eggs and Issues. Four state-elected officials were on hand to answer questions from residents about pieces of legislation that are working their way out of the state house. “Things are starting to pick up legislatively”, Tom Rielly (D- Oskaloosa) […]
Des Moines, IA—The Republican Party of Iowa State Central Committee voted to fill the Chair vacancy created earlier this month with the resignation of Matt Strawn. A.J. Spiker was elected to fill the remainder of the term that expires in January, 2013. Spiker, a former Story County GOP Chairman, and 4th Congressional District State Central […]
(DES MOINES) – Reading by the end of third grade is an essential milestone. Yet an alarming number of Iowa youngsters are promoted to fourth grade without having mastered this basic skill. That’s why the Branstad-Reynolds Administration blueprint for world-class schools includes an initiative modeled after Florida’s successful literacy program, and why they are pleased […]
