by Emery Songer WPU Sports Information Graduate Assistant In this new age, the growing institution of William Penn University has seen an increasing number of students and success in the classroom and in the athletic fields. With this, another group has emerged to help Penn get to that point as well: the graduate assistants. Nearly […]
Branstad declares proclamation of disaster and emergency; Administration launches new webpage as resource for those affected, applauds federal action. (DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today declared a proclamation of disaster and energy emergency due to the record high demand for propane throughout the upper Midwest. This Proclamation of Disaster Emergency activates the disaster response and […]
Betty C. Witzenburg October 10, 1921 – February 1, 2014 Fremont, Iowa | Age 92 Betty C. Witzenburg, 92, of rural Fremont passed away Saturday evening, February 1, 2014, at the Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa, IA. Betty C. Witzenburg was born, October 10, 1921, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Bert and Mattie (Van Arkel) […]
The music you hear during the day while you are strolling in the square has been a nice addition to downtown Oskaloosa. The music has been brought to you by Edward Jones of Oskaloosa. The four Financial Advisors for Edward Jones are Alan Fender, Jennifer Main, Austin Norris and Michael Busch. Edward Jones is sponsoring […]
The Mahaska County Historical Society will hold its next quarterly membership meeting and pot luck on Monday, Feb. 17, inside Bradbury Hall at Nelson Pioneer Farm. The meal will start around 6:30 p.m. New and exciting exhibits for the museum will be the topic, followed by a brief memorial service for members who passed away […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Each year, the George Daily Auditorium brings in one professional touring musical, and this year they are proud to present The Fantasticks on Tuesday, February 4th at 7:30 p.m. Talk about a time-proven audience-pleaser! “Try to Remember” a time when this charming, romantic musical wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. Full of […]
Oskaloosa–Alex Edwards (Jr., Knoxville, Iowa, Secondary Education) extended perfection in his only individual event to earn Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week honors Monday. Edwards, a two-time winner this winter (four times in his career–all indoor), won the 600-meter run at the Central Dutch Athletics Classic with a time of 1:21.65. […]
by Jordan Bemis The Oskaloosa FFA Chapter went to the Des Moines area to attend the 29th annual Legislative Symposium on Monday, January 27, 2014. First they went to the Iowa FFA Enrichment Center located in Ankeny where Rachel Hurley who is the Executive Director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association, talked to them about how […]
The Mahaska County YMCA is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Osky Winter Open is scheduled for February 14 and 15 at Penn Central Mall. “It has been a cold winter and the planning committee is excited to bring the community a fun escape from the cold,” said Linda Crookham-Hansen, Event Chair. This creative two-day […]
Appointment comes following resignation of Tom Rielly (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today appointed Congressman Leonard Boswell to the Iowa Department of Transportation Commission. The appointment comes after Tom Rielly resigned from the commission due to a business-related conflict of interest. “I’m pleased today to appoint Leonard to the Iowa Transportation Commission,” said Branstad. […]
