Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Driving past the city square in downtown Oskaloosa last week my heart swelled with joy and pride at the sight of a Nativity display next to the giant Christmas tree. Although I was not present […]
Oskaloosa–Although the Statesmen cagers were finally knocked from the ranks of the unbeatens last week, others also lost, allowing the navy and gold to stay in the top ten as the third NAIA Division II men’s basketball poll was released Tuesday. William Penn (14-1) fell just one spot to #7 (272 points). The only remaining […]
Oskaloosa–Two Statesmen football stars were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes Tuesday. Brock Peery (Jr., Payson, Utah, Secondary Education) owns a 4.00 Grade Point Average, while Mason Woods (Sr., Williamsburg, Iowa, Business Management) has a 3.66 GPA. The NAIA announced 259 football players from within its ranks […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – A common diagnoses for many men and women over the age of 40 is diverticulitis, and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the signs and symptoms of this sometimes painful condition. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, diverticulitis occurs when pouches on the inner lining of your intestines become […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As part of the NAIA’s Champions of Character initiative, several members from William Penn’s softball team helped raise funds and collect food as part of a University-wide food drive last month. WPU’s Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society spearheaded the drive with help from several other organizations. “We figured why have several small […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The body of a male subject was discovered in the alleyway on the west side of the Oskaloosa square by a construction crew at approximately 8:30 this morning. Oskaloosa Police are investigating the death, which is undetermined at this time. The body has been transported for autopsy, and the investigation will continue. […]
Oskaloosa–Gabriel Green (Sr., Anniston, Ala., Business Management) began his final collegiate campaign with a performance worthy of another weekly honor as he was named Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week Monday. Green, who has now won 11 career AOW laurels, picked up his first of 2012-2013 by guiding the Statesmen to a […]
Oskaloosa, December 10, 2012 – The Mahaska County Y is implementing a comprehensive approach to health and fitness at its facilities. Current, new and even potential members inquiring about all there is to experience at the Y can learn this and more by making an appointment with a Healthy Lifestyle Coach. During these meetings, Coaches […]
Steve Whaley June 4, 1955 – December 10, 2012 Albia, Iowa Steve Whaley, 57, of Albia, died Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. He was born June 4, 1955, in Maysville, Kentucky, the son of Billy Lee and Alice Cline Whaley. Steve worked various places throughout his life including: Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A group of arm wrestlers took to center court at Penn Central Mall on Saturday, to showcase their sport and hopefully attract some new participants to the sport. Many people may remember the Sly Stallone movie ‘Over The Top’, but this competition has little in common with the movie. Brian Willett hails […]
