Oskaloosa, Iowa – For nearly the past 2 weeks, Oskaloosa has had the pleasure of playing host for the Iowa Barnstormers training camp at the PAC on the campus of William Penn University. Thursday night, the Barnstormers landed at Oskaloosa High School for some food and conversation once again with the community. Players and coaches […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday March 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Third floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, 106 South 1st Street, Oskaloosa, IA. Agenda: Approve agenda Approve minutes February 21st Approve bills Appointment – alternate to RUSS board Approve License Application – Larry’s Berries & […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many traditions are passed down over the generations, but over time they can become faded and replaced by newer ones. On Leap Day, The Nelson Pioneer Farm hosted an old fashioned barn dance and bonfire. Mother Nature had other plans, and the near 50 mph winds made having a bonfire an unsafe […]
This year Oskaloosa High School has started a new program called “The 1:1 Laptop Initiative.” With this program every high school student (grades 9-12) has received a new MacBook laptop. Opinions differ about the games being blocked, but most at OHS agree that the 1:1 program has created a positive environment. While a small portion […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – “We’re really getting serious about wanting library over-due materials returned”, according to Oskaloosa Library director Wanda Gardner. “During the month of March, people who have overdue library materials can bring them into the library, and we will take off the fines related to each item.” By providing an amnesty period, the library […]
Des Moines–Eric Burgey (So., Easton, Pa., Easton HS) made it known that just because he is no longer the top-ranked wrestler at his weight, that does not mean he should not be considered one of the favorites after an impressive first day at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships Thursday. The 149-pound sophomore, who is ranked […]
Geneva, Ohio–The Lady Statesmen 4×400-meter relay team was more than ready Thursday, but unfortunately their best effort of the year came up just a bit shy of helping the squad advance to the next round at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships Thursday. The relay of Fatoumata Samura (Fr., Bronx, N.Y., Dewitt Clinton […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Montezuma and Oskaloosa, Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative, will be at: Montezuma City Hall from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Oskaloosa Public Library from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Johnson will be on […]
PELLA—For the second straight year, senior Demarco Turner (Des Moines, East HS) is a first-team all-Iowa Conference men’s basketball selection. Turner is among three Dutch athletes receiving league honors. Junior Jacob Winkler (Lancaster, Mo., Schuyler R-1 HS) and senior Sarah Paulson (Ottumwa) are second-team picks. A 5-10 guard, Turner led the squad averaging 12.9 points […]
Iowans support House Republicans’ Property Tax Plan A recent Iowa poll by the Des Moines Register showed widespread support for the House Republican Property Tax Plan. One of the questions posed was the following : A trade-off the Legislature is considering is about tax rates on commercial property. Reduced rates might make Iowa more attractive […]
