GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Jack Taylor ’15 and Patrick Maher ’14 have been named to the 2014 All-Midwest Conference Men’s Basketball Team. Both were second-team selections. Taylor, a 5-10, 165-pound guard from Black River Falls, Wis. (Black River Falls), had the top scoring performance in the nation this year with a 109-point game in […]
PELLA—Two days before it makes its 10th NCAA Division III tournament appearance, the Central College men’s basketball team received a trio of Iowa Conference postseason accolades as senior Matt Greenfield (Huxley, Ballard HS) was named league MVP, classmate Kevin Kaerwer (El Paso, Texas, John L. Chapin HS) received first-team honors and Craig Douma was named […]
Daytona/Lakeland, Florida–Behind stellar throwing by Jennifer Whitehead (Sr., Oskaloosa, Iowa, Biology), the William Penn softball team split the first two doubleheaders of its spring break trip Monday and Tuesday. William Penn (4-2) opened with a 7-0 win over Embry-Riddle, but then fell 3-0 in the nightcap. On Tuesday, the navy and gold defeated Southeastern 3-1, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An opportunity for artists and art fans to be more creative and have a studio away from the basement or garage is just around the corner. Fine Arts & Cultural Events [FACE] of Mahaska County will soon be opening Oskaloosa Art Center & Studios. FACE will be giving a sneak peek of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The planning needed for a new regional airport continues, as the South Central Regional Airport Agency recently held a board meeting in Pella to discuss recent updates and information that has recently become available tot he board. The board currently remains the same as it did the previous year, with Jim Hansen […]
Irene Marks September 10, 1925 – March 4, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 Irene Marks, 88, of Oskaloosa, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at her home in Oskaloosa surrounded by her family. Irene was born September 10, 1925, in Oskaloosa, IA, the daughter of Arthur and Carrie Ann Page Romoser. On October 7, […]
Did you know that more than half of Oskaloosa students qualify for free and reduced lunch? That means that due to their family’s income, these students are getting subsidized lunches and sometimes breakfasts to ensure that they’re not hungry at school. But what about when they’re not at school? What about during weekends, school breaks […]
By Helen Hotchkin Grinnell, Iowa – Highlights at the City Council Meeting last night were road restoration and repair projects, brought to the table by inquiries from the public. Grinnell held a regular session of the city council on Monday, March 3, 2014 with all members in attendance; Mayor, Gordon Canfield; Julie Hansen; Rachel Bly; […]
Oskaloosa–A school-record five Statesmen cagers were honored for exceptional campaigns as the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference men’s basketball teams were announced by the league office Tuesday. Blake Walker (Sr., Rose Garden, Ga., Physical Education) was named MCC Player of the Year, while Alec Schwab (Jr., Peru, Ill., Business Management) and Kelly Madison (Jr., Des Moines, Iowa, […]
Oskaloosa–Two members of the William Penn women’s basketball squad collected postseason recognition as the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference women’s basketball teams were announced by the league office Tuesday. Dani Stahle (Sr., South Weber, Utah, History/Government & Psychology) was one of ten players named to the first team, while Janay Pritchett (Jr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Biology & […]
