Arlene Virginia Barnes October 19, 1924 – July 21, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Arlene passed away Saturday afternoon at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services Serenity House at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 2 days. Arlene Virginia Barnes, daughter of Gerald and Susie (Knupp) Walker, was born, October 19, 1924, in New Sharon, […]
With the envelope in hand and the drums rolling, the top overall story from 2011-2012 is…wrestler Eric Burgey winning the school’s first title in nearly a decade. A fifth-place finisher in his first collegiate season, the sophomore entered this past winter as the top-ranked grappler in the 149-pound weight class and, outside of a hiccup […]
Oskaloosa–Mason Woods (Sr., Williamsburg, Williamsburg HS) is having quite a summer as he was picked for another Preseason All-America team by USA College Sports, Inc. The offensive center received Second-Team honors, adding to his Beyond Sports Network Second-Team nod. This is the 20th annual team. Woods headlined last year’s Statesmen squad that went 9-2 and […]
Not only were Statesmen and Lady Statesmen athletes successful on the field of play, but they also showed off their skills in the classroom, and their academic achievements are #2 on the list. Throughout the year, a total of 22 individuals were named NAIA Scholar-Athletes by owning 3.5 Grade Point Averages. Football led all squads […]
University Park, Iowa – With what has turned into a seemingly common occurrence around Oskaloosa lately, the sound of sirens could once again be heard as the Oskaloosa Fire Department was called into action to battle yet another fire. This time a home located in University Park along Peniel St. became the focus as flames […]
From an Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa – On 7/13/12 at approximately 1:00am members of the Oskaloosa Police Department, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Mahaska County Drug Task Force and Iowa State Patrol executed a narcotics search warrant at 1510 South Market St, Oskaloosa, IA. Methamphetamine, marijuana, Schedule II,III, and IV controlled substances, prescription […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The space at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter is running out as the crop of new kittens arriving continues to tax the available space. So in order to help find the kittens a new home, and also help make room for more incoming kittens, the shelter is running a special on their playful […]
Dear Residents: This letter is to inform you that street construction activity will begin the morning of July 23, 2012, weather permitting, on North Green Street, from M Avenue West to 1300 feet north of 238th Street. The scope of the North Green Street paving project includes new concrete pavement, driveways, curb and gutter with […]
This past weekend Mahaska Little League hosted the the 9-10 and 11-12 Little League Softball State Tournament at the Lacey Recreation Complex in Oskaloosa. Although 12 teams competed, putting it all on the line, two teams rose to the occasion and came out on top. In the 9-10 division Grandview defeated Burlington 3-2 and in […]
Oskaloosa, July 18, 2012 – The Mahaska County Y is ‘pumped up’ to be able to bring a Les Mills™ demo class, BODYPUMP™, to the Y on July 25 from 6:00-7:00 P.M. for members and non-members to experience. Les Mills™ is a company that utilizes group exercise classes to change the lives of people all […]
