On Saturday, May 10th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band and the EBFHS Rocket Chorale earned division I ratings at State Large Group Contest at Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman. Bands and choirs at the contest were evaluated in several categories by a panel of three judges. The music groups were rated on their performances […]
Remember being children and spending warm sunny days outdoors, having family time by the lake, enjoying nature? Even in this year’s cool weather, the Oskaloosa Elementary first grade class spent a day scoping out the pond between the Lacey Recreation Complex and the Elementary School. Laughing first graders ran all along the pond exploring nature […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College has had a strong presence on the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District At-Large Teams. Student-athletes honored were women’s swimmer Maddy Pesch ’16, men’s diver Daniel Goldstein ’16 and men’s tennis player Elliott Czarnecki ’15. First-team Academic All-District honorees advance to the Capital One Academic All-America Team […]
PELLA — Central College’s Angie Allgood (sophomore, Muscatine) has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District Division III women’s at-large team by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Allgood is now under consideration for Academic All-America honors. The at-large squad is for athletes in numerous sports including tennis, golf, swimming and wrestling, among […]
The Oskaloosa FFA Chapter went to State FFA Convention to compete in 4 events in Ames on April 27-29. The Parliamentary Procedure team, Kelsie Tomlin, Kayla Wald, Alex Grubbs, Madison McQueen and Kylee Silliman competed early Monday morning, and they received a silver rating. Bobbi Fogle competed in Extemporaneous Speaking and came in 2nd place […]
Pictured below, left to right: Calvin Bandstra, MCCF Board Member/Secretary Leslie Nuehring, Lions Club KidSight Coordinator Arvene Bradley, Lions Club Incoming President Thanks to a grant from the Mahaska County Community Foundation, the local Lions Club was able to purchase a digital camera in which to screen the eyesight of many local children. This service […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (May 14th, 2014) – Exciting racing along with temperatures 20 to 30 degrees cooler welcomed fans on Farmer’s Support American and Kelderman’s Hobby Shack Night at the races. First feature of the night was the KBOE Radio IMCA Northern SportMods feature and it was Jenae Gustin grabbing the early lead. […]
Daverne Witt March 12, 1937 – May 14, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa Harlan Daverne Witt, 77, of Cedar, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Daverne was born March 12, 1937, in Mahaska County, the son of Harlan L. and L. Louise Wright Witt. He graduated from Cedar High […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is celebrating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 18-24. EMS Week aims to bring together local communities and medical personnel to promote safety, and honor those who dedicate their lives to provide lifesaving services on the “front-lines” of medical care. MHP’s EMS staff is always ready to respond at […]
Columbia, Ky.–The Statesmen softball team came up short in the consolation bracket, closing out its 2014 year with a 9-4 setback to #4 seed Cornerstone (Mich.) at the NAIA National Championship Opening Round Tuesday. Similar to Monday’s loss to #2 Lindsey Wilson, #3 William Penn (36-20) was narrowly outhit, just 12-9 on Tuesday. Although it […]
