In its latest release, the Department of Revenue’s Iowa Leading Indicators Index showed modest growth in December 2014. The Index rose to 109.4 for the month, a slight hike over November’s rating of 109.3. Six of the eight components making up the Index improved in December, including average weekly manufacturing hours, residential building permits, and […]
Oskaloosa–Shane Bosek (Jr., Lowry, Minn., Physical Education) scored a game-high 31 points and Jamere Murphy (Sr., Detroit, Mich., Physical Education) again came up big off the bench to pace the William Penn men’s basketball squad to an 87-74 Midwest Collegiate Conference win over AIB Wednesday. With the victory, the Statesmen (17-11, 6-5 MCC) moved into […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn’s starting five nearly provided it all Wednesday in an 89-65 Midwest Collegiate Conference women’s basketball win over AIB. The Statesmen (11-17, 4-7 MCC) snapped a four-game losing streak and kept the Eagles (5-23, 0-11 MCC) winless in league action by dominating on both ends of the floor. WPU shot 51.9% from the field […]
Oskaloosa–With nationals on the horizon, the Statesmen men’s indoor track and field team is in position to make a big impact on the standings as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its fourth ranking today. WPU has moved up to a best-ever 18th with 62.72 points as national qualifiers Alex […]
by Matt Saville With the first day of the Iowa State Wrestling Tournament here, the Oskaloosa Wrestling team was looking to do some damage. What they got in the first round, was a quick pin by one of their senior leaders, and two close overtime losses. Oskaloosa went 1-4 in their 5 first round matches […]
Mahaska Stitch ‘n’ Quilt Guild, which recently held a quilt show at Penn Central Mall, is conducting an open sewing day at Penn Central Mall Center Court Area on February 21, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. An “Open Sewing Day” is a day members gather to sew projects that are of individual interest, […]
Carolyn Jeanne Malloy March 22, 1933 – February 18, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 81 Carolyn Jeanne Malloy, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab Center in Oskaloosa, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 27 days. Carolyn Jeanne Malloy, the daughter of Earl Edward […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, February 16th, where they made final acceptance of the Mahaska County Courthouse Roof Project contract. Work on the roof could begin in the next few weeks as the weather permits. The Supervisors heard from Pathfinders Executive Director Detra Dettmann. Pathfinders Resource Conservation and […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. At the February 2, 2015 Board of Supervisors meeting I made a proposal to the Board in which, in the event the FAA approved the airport project, the County would offer land at the County […]
The Mahaska County YMCA held the 4th annual Osky Winter Open on the weekend of February 13 & 14, 2015. The event kicked off with a two-person team tournament at noon on Friday. We had 13 teams participate this year. All participants enjoyed lunch provided by Hy-Vee, while awards were announced. The tournament winners were […]
