Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s hard to believe, but summer is almost over and Oskaloosa students will be returning to school on Monday August 20th. Hundreds of students will be gathering at bus stops, walking and riding their bikes to school and crossing busy streets. The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds all motorists to drive with care […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University lost one of its most distinguished alumni on Friday, August 3 when Dr. Paul W. McCracken passed away at the age of 96, in Ann Arbor, MI. McCracken, a native of Richland, Iowa, had strong ties to the University. Both of his parents, Sumner McCracken and Mary Coffin attended […]
Kansas City, Mo.–The Statesmen gridiron stars open their preseason camp this week in a position that is becoming quite familiar as the NAIA’s preseason top 25 poll was released Monday. The Statesmen, who were 9-2 last fall (5-2 MWL), fell one rung from the summer ranking to #14 in the NAIA with 136 points. Defending […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College shortstop Michael Goldfien ’12 was recently named to the Jewish Sports Review All-America Baseball First Team for NCAA Division II and III, as well as NAIA. The honor is the latest this season for Goldfien, from Mill Valley, Calif. (Tamiscal), who also earned a spot on the D3baseball.com All-Region Team […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Extension continues to enroll for a Master Gardener training to begin September 4, 2012. Master Gardener trainees attend classes taught by Iowa State University Extension professionals in topics ranging from lawn care, flower and vegetable gardening, ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit crops and houseplants to insect, disease and weed control, […]
GRINNELL, Iowa –The 2012 Grinnell College men’s golf team has earned national All-Academic honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America. The Pioneers were one of 27 NCAA Division III teams to earn the honor, which is given to squads with a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. A member of this season’s Grinnell […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health Partnership Dietitian Lea Rice wants men to know what food they should be eating to maintain and boost their overall health. With the goal of heightening awareness of preventable health problems, MHP is encouraging men to make informed, conscious decisions about their diet, exercise and leisure activities. “As men age, they […]
CRI News Midweek Edition is on line NOW! Here are some of the stories we are covering: President Obama to Visit Oskaloosa Recent Rains Haven’t Ended Drought City Council Weighs Water Board Elimination
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Helping families and kids have a more stress free first day of school is just one of the many positives that comes from Operation Backpack. Buying school supplies can be stressful for a family with limited resources, but with the assistance of some local non-profits, that day might just be a bit […]
Beacon, Iowa – Voters in Beacon headed to the ballot box on Tuesday to decide if they believed that allowing Mahaska Rural Water to provide water and sewer service was a better option than the current city-run arrangement. In an open letter to voters, Beacon Mayor Shawn Maxwell stated, “Mahaska Rural Water System, Inc. has […]
