OSKALOOSA, IA — You’re invited to a kick-off event for the Daily Youth Theatre’s Summer Theatre Camp! Join everyone at the George Daily Auditorium on Tuesday, June 3 from 6-8 p.m. In addition to getting information about the 2014 summer camp, parents and campers have a chance to meet the teaching staff, enjoy some snacks, […]
Iowa Defensive Back Jason Simpson Recognized for Week 8 Performance DES MOINES – Iowa Barnstormers defensive back Jason Simpson has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week for Week 8 of the 2014 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season, the League announced yesterday. Simpson (6-1, 210, Missouri) showcased his versatility on defense in […]
Effective May 1, 2014, William Penn University became the owners of Mahaska Bowl and Recreation. The property was gifted to the university on April 30, 2014 with the agreement that Mahaska Bowl and Recreation will remain a separate entity under the umbrella of William Penn University. The transition in ownership will not affect the services […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Helping young children during a stressful moment is the motivation behind a donation from the Optimist Club of Oskaloosa. Activity kit backpacks were presented by Optimist representatives Lorraine Sinnott and Andrea Brownlee, Optimist Club President, on Monday to the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office. Members donated bags filled […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad has ordered all flags on the Capitol Complex to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014, in observance of the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony which is to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014, at the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership nurses Andrea Hagist, BSN, MSN, of Ottumwa; Michelle Manternach, RN, of Eddyville; and Kerrilyn Nunnikhoven, RN, of Oskaloosa, have been named to the 10th annual listing of “100 Great Iowa Nurses.” This award recognizes outstanding nurses whose exceptional contributions to patients, colleagues and their profession are truly remarkable. More […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball team will travel to the Bluegrass State as it competes in the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round next week. #27 seed William Penn (36-18) will travel to Columbia, Ky. to play in the four-team, double-elimination tournament. The Statesmen enter as the #3 seed and will open the event against #2 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of hammers, saws and the drone of a tractor and lift could be heard over the quiet Oskaloosa neighborhood as family and friends arrived to help replace the roof of Cole Nilson’s home. In the middle of April, hundreds of people could be found jumping into random ponds, all in […]
Beverly Underwood August 01, 1932 – May 06, 2014 Ollie, Iowa | Age 81 Beverly Underwood, age 81, of Ollie, Iowa, passed away May 6, 2014, at her home in Ollie. She was born Monday, August 1, 1932, in Ollie, the daughter of Howard and Vera Jane Northup Weber. Beverly graduated from the Ollie Consolidated […]
PELLA — The left side of the Central College infield, senior shortstop Annie Sarcone (Des Moines, Dowling Catholic HS) and junior third baseman Whitney Sowers (Marshalltown), are again on the all-Iowa Conference softball team. Both were first-team choices after being second-team picks a year ago. It’s the fourth appearance for Sarcone, who was also a […]
