Oskaloosa–Idle William Penn took advantage of losses by two high-ranked programs to move up yet again as the NAIA’s fifth top-25 poll was released Monday. The Statesmen (5-1, 1-0 MWL), who did not play last week, improved two positions to #6 with 271 points. It is the highest ranking for the program since being fifth […]
Akway Wins First League Honor Oskaloosa–Ochaung Akway (Sr., St. Paul, Minn., Physical Education) had his best showing of the year last weekend and he was rewarded by being named Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week Monday. Akway earned his first award by leading the Statesmen at the St. Ambrose Invitational. His […]
William Penn University would like to invite the Oskaloosa community to fill the Stadium for the annual Coaches vs. Cancer game to be held on Saturday, October 25 at the Lacey Recreation Complex. The Statesmen will kick off at noon against Saint Xavier. Fans, coaches, officials, and players will be wearing pink at this year’s […]
The Oskaloosa Marching Pride enjoyed a picture-perfect marching weekend Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines. The band competed in ValleyFest for the day show and Showdown for the evening show. For ValleyFest the Marching Pride took 4th place in Class 3A out of 11 bands, and received the Class 3A […]
The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Marching Band had a very exciting day Saturday as the band placed 1st in the Valleyfest and Showdown Competitions in West Des Moines. EBF won the Valleyfest 2A competition with a score of 56.1, 7 points ahead of their rival, North Polk. Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont also won the Outstanding Marching and […]
Effie Sopher June 26, 1922 – October 13, 2014 Pella (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 92 Effie J. Sopher, 92, of Pella and formerly of Oskaloosa died Monday, October 13, 2014, at the Pella Hospice Comfort House in Pella. She was born June 26, 1922, near Prairie City, Iowa, the daughter of John and Anna Louwsma […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Just off the beaten path in Oskaloosa resides one of those once little-known secrets that, in the past couple of years, has become less of a secret and more of a destination. Some of that success comes from the philosophy of the husband and wife owners of the Cellar Peanut Pub, where […]
In honor of National 4-H Week, Mahaska County members wanted to give back to the community by presenting a gift to the first baby born at the MHP Birthing Center during National 4-H week. Mom, Courtney Garber of Deep River, holds Hunter while big brother, Tiegan, shares in the excitement. 4-H club members are, from […]
Drizzly, cool weather did not keep fans from the stadium at the Lacey Complex on Sunday October 12th as the YMCA’s Osky Youth Football held their fourth annual Indian Bowl games. Third and fourth grade competed and fifth grade and 6th grade competed in this year’s Osky vs Osky end-of-the-season games while over 150 fans […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The road to office is paved with handshakes, smiles and conversations over a cup of coffee. Iowa State Auditor candidate Jon Neiderbach (D) is no different than those other candidates seeking office. The campaign to become state auditor isn’t filled with high dollars, high drama or a media spotlight and the scrutiny […]
