Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa has recently been selected as one of the 12 finalists to be a Blue Zones demonstration site. A Blue Zones community means that we are listed among the top healthiest places to live in the nation! The Mahaska Wellness Coalition eagerly awaits the announcement, scheduled for January 2013, of the final […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Two local Kiwanis Clubs are working together to identify ways they can be of greater service to the Oskaloosa area. Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, and local chapters have been fulfilling this mission since 1921. Every year, thousands of dollars are raised and then reinvested […]
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.—Central College freshman Aaron Anderson (Clarion, Clarion-Goldfield HS) won the 133 pound title in the Bronze Division of the Auggie-Brute-adidas Open wrestling tournament at Augsburg College (Minn.) Saturday. A large field in the non-scored meet was split into three divisions based largely on experience level. Anderson was 3-0, capturing the crown by technical fall […]
PELLA—Central College placed all five starters in double figures but it was defense that impressed coach Craig Douma in his team’s 80-66 men’s basketball triumph over Fontbonne University (Mo.) Saturday. Guard Kevin Kaerwer (junior, El Paso, Texas, John L. Chapin HS) had 10 points but also was one of the players who drew the assignment […]
by Amy Langdon Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council is taking a closer look at the Oskaloosa Water Department through a new study by Public Financial Management. The approximately $19,000 study would determine if combining duties between the water department and city staff could help increase productivity and cut costs. “The study would […]
by Amy Langdon Oskaloosa, Iowa – An unpaid bill got the Mahaska County Supervisors talking about its future with the Regional Utility Service Systems Commission. RUSS is a 10-county entity, which cooperates to help smaller cities or unincorporated developments secure essential services – like sewage systems. Mahaska County has been involved with RUSS for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Thanksgiving may be arriving this week, but many Oskaloosa area residents have already planned for and sent off Christmas presents to others around the world. According to the Samaritans Purse, the organization behind Operation Christmas Child, “Operation Christmas Child is a worldwide children’s project of Samaritan’s Purse that uses simple gift-filled shoe […]
Minneapolis, Minn.–The William Penn wrestling team had a solid showing Saturday as several hundred grapplers hit the mats at the Augsburg Open. The Open, which may arguably be the most competitive tournament WPU will enter all year, included 26 total weight classes in the Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions. Gold Summary Five Statesmen won multiple […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Schools and parents often work hand in hand to help make sure kids have what they need to make the most of their education. The best part might be students helping students as well. One set of parents, Kevin and Vicki Hladik, came up with a new way for the community to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Even though the winter has been mild, the need for winter coats is just as great as ever. With many more months of cold weather to come, the coat drive at the Klothes Kloset still desperately needs your donations to help those in need. Kids coats are in demand most of all, […]
