Cedar Rapids–The Statesmen men’s basketball team overcame so much this season, but could not pull one more rabbit out of its proverbial hat in a 93-76 loss to top-seeded Mount Mercy in the Midwest Collegiate Conference Finals Sunday. #3 seed William Penn, which ended its season at 20-12, came up short in trying to return […]
Davenport–The Statesmen men’s bowling team nearly defended its league title at the Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships Saturday and Sunday. William Penn finished qualifying in second place with 9,012 pins in six regular games and four sets of Bakers. By placing in the top three, the Statesmen advanced to bracket competition, where they opened with a […]
Davenport–The William Penn women’s bowling team failed to keep up with its league foes at the Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships Saturday and Sunday. The Statesmen were seventh in qualifying with 7,917 pins in six regular games and four sets of Bakers. Unfortunately, the Statesmen were unable to advance to bracket play where top-seeded Grand View […]
The Oskaloosa Lions Club received a grant of 100 books Friday. Lion Susan Stearns (pictured on the right) drove to Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, to receive the books, which were granted by the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity of Service of Des Moines. “We are thrilled and excited to receive these books thanks to the […]
Maple Syruping Saturday, March 7th 10:00 – 11:00 am Russell Wildlife Area The Mahaska County Conservation Board is hosting a “Maple Syruping” program on Saturday, March 7th. The program will be held from 10:00-11:00 am in the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area. Participants will learn about the history and techniques of maple syruping. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you’re interested in learning how to improve your heart health, this free workshop is for you. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF), struggled with heart disease or other cardiac events, register today. This workshop will benefit anyone interested in improving their heart health, including those affected by CHF […]
MCRF will host the first Dare Ya’ Expo: we dare ya to try what Mahaska Community has to offer at Penn Central Mall on March 29th, 2015. The event will include a variety of interactive stations to re-introduce clubs, events, activities that happen in your own back yard. You can walk the recreation trail on […]
Sallie West May 25, 1969 – February 27, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 45 Sallie West, 45, of Oskaloosa died February 27, 2015, in Des Moines. She was born May 25, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Gregory and Debbie Gaskill West. Sallie attended Indian Hills Community College and William Penn University. On […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The temps were frigid outside, but the simmering gas tax increase kept the inside of Smokey Row heated with discussion. In his opening comments, Rep. Larry Sheets said he had “never seen a bill pushed so hard, run so fast and end up with identical results from both the Republican and Democratic […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – What does the future hold for Oskaloosa? That is a big question, but one the Roger Brooks team and a core of volunteers hope to help shape. You can listen to the entire presentation by CLICKING HERE. During the past few months, a cross section of Oskaloosa representatives have been working with […]
