The Bill Riley Talent Search will be held on Monday, July 14th at 7 PM at the Grandstand Stage of the Southern Iowa Fair. There will be a sprout (ages 2-12) and senior (ages 13-21) division. The first place act in each division will advance to the Iowa State Fair. For entry forms, contest rules […]
On Thursday evening, the Oskaloosa City Band welcomes an ensemble of the 34th Iowa Army National Guard Band, based in Fairfield. The Patriots drum and fife ensemble will perform beginning at 7:45 pm, as part of the city band’s sesquicentennial celebration. Formed in 2012, the Patriots ensemble performs historical music from early America, ceremonial military […]
The 12 U Oskaloosa Storm won the Super Line Drive NIT Tournament. The Storm went 5-0 for the weekend and was swinging for the championship rings. The boys battled the rain delays to play a full five games on Sunday. The boys played the Riders and won 16-1 with an over the fence home run […]
Phyllis N. Stevens September 29, 1923 – June 22, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 Phyllis Nadine Stevens, 90, of Oskaloosa passed away June 22, 2014 at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Phyllis was born September 29, 1923 in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Robert and Caroline Cole. Phyllis graduated from Oskaloosa High School […]
Oskaloosa–Alex Edwards (Jr., Knoxville, Iowa, Secondary Education) was named a 2014 Capital One College Division Track and Field Academic All-American by CoSIDA Monday morning. Edwards received Second-Team Academic All-American status on the College Division’s Track and Field/Cross Country list. The accolade recognizes student-athletes not only for their athletic prowess but also their successes academically. The […]
Due to rain, the city band concert and the additional activities planned for Thursday the 19th were canceled but there is good news! The Oskaloosa City Band will perform June 26th at 8 p.m. on the city square and the Oskaloosa High School Band Boosters will host their meal-deal fundraiser at this June 26th concert. […]
Oskaloosa–The National Football League is now home to multiple William Penn players as former Statesmen star Nick DiMarco has signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Following a mini-camp in which all current 90 players attended, the Ravens invited a few individuals, including DiMarco, for a tryout. The St. Charles, Mo. native, who […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa continues to show its support for community members who, because of injury or illness, are facing new challenges in their lives. On Saturday, The Cole Nilson Benefit Bow Shoot took place at the home of Ross Nilson, brother of Cole who was injured earlier this spring in a polar plunge accident. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Summer break is normally associated with sports, recreation and relaxation for students. For many, it’s an uncertain time as some have little to eat at home, going to bed hungry. One Oskaloosa program has been started to help fight summer child hunger. The Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program is working to help children […]
William Penn University and local groups have joined together to plant a community garden. The community garden was first planted last spring as a way to connect the WPU community with area residents through the love and exploration of gardening. The dual-purpose project serves as a tool for learning how to grow your own fresh […]
