Wanda Augustine, 77, of rural Rose Hill, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at her home near Rose Hill. She was born December 20, 1934, in Mahaska County the daughter of Cleo and Mabel McDonough Lockard. She graduated from the Lacey High School with the class of 1953. On December 20, 1955, she was united in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa High School has just finished their first year as a 1:1 Laptop school. Here are some examples of how the computers have been utilized in the classrooms and by the teachers and students over the course of the year. Language Arts Department The high school English department uses technology in […]
Star Mazda series, Firestone Indy Lights and a star-studded field of IZOD IndyCars complete an action-packed line-up NEWTON, Iowa – June 21, 2012 – A showcase of world-class IZOD IndyCar racing stars, competing in the Iowa Corn Indy 250, will provide the headline entertainment for a whole day of activities on Saturday, June 23 at […]
PELLA — A pair of highly successful coaches are taking on new leadership roles in the Central College athletics department. Head wrestling coach Eric Van Kley takes over as interim athletics director July 1 following current athletics director Al Dorenkamp’s retirement while associate head softball coach Alicia O’Brien becomes associate athletics director and senior woman […]
PELLA—Chris Coffman, a 1996 Central College graduate, has been named to the Iowa High School Athletic Association Football Hall of Fame. A tight end for the Dutch, Coffman was a three-year letterwinner. He helped Central capture two Iowa Conference championships and post a 28-3 overall record, losing just one regular season game. Coffman tallied 224 […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released the following statements upon learning Iowa was denied a No Child Left Behind waiver. Read the official letter from the United States Department of Education here. Gov. Branstad: “Responsibility for the denial of this request lies squarely at the feet of the […]
RIPON, Wis. – Grinnell College landed a league-best 276 student-athletes on the Midwest Conference All-Academic Team for 2011-12. This year the Academic All-Conference program revamped the criteria which now has a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.33 (3.2 in previous years) and is calculated only in the awarded academic season rather than the cumulative […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Jeffrey Fowler, DO, to its medical staff. “Dr. Fowler brings a wealth of knowledge in his field and over 16 years of experience,” MHP Birthing Center Director Chyann Vroegh shared. “Our community is fortunate to have him.” Dr. Fowler comes to […]
In Search of Lincoln: A Journey Through Springfield, Illinois Sept. 14-16, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Few would argue that Abraham Lincoln was one of our greatest presidents; from his rise in poverty as the son of a backwoodsman to his struggles to keep a country united, Lincoln gave his life to his country, both literally […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Spectators gathered at the 5-plex ball diamonds at Lacey to watch the 17 team Oskaloosa Indian Classic Tournament on Saturday June 16th. Osky varsity team ended the tournament with a win in the first game against PCM with a score of 3 to 2. Osky’s second game, played against Centerville, ended in […]
