Ever wanted to walk the entire trail? Now’s your chance! MCRF will have a trail replica as it follows the map in center court of the mall. The trail will come complete with an 8ft underpass to walk under, a bridge to walk across and a bench for resting! This is only one of the […]
Emily Fern Rodwell September 11, 1920 – March 23, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 94 Emily Rodwell, 94, of Oskaloosa passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Emily Fern Rodwell, daughter of Charles J. and Fern (Thomas) Barnett, was born, September 11, 1920, in Oskaloosa, IA. Emily was a […]
Joan Mullins April 2, 1956 – March 23, 2015 University Park, Iowa | Age 58 Joan “Joannie” Mullins, 58, of University Park, died Monday, March 23, 2015 at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born Monday, April 2, 1956 in Fridley, Minnesota, the daughter of Donald and Alvina Croll Anderson. Joannie graduated […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — March 23, 2014 — Blue Zones Project® Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Community School District are now accepting registration forms from elementary and middle school students interested in exercising their legs before they exercise their brains with the Walking School Bus. Communities and schools across Iowa are using walk and bike to school […]
2 shows! 2 opportunities to share your love of art! March: It’s the Annual FACE members show! April: Mahaska County Open During the month of March, the Center’s goal for this exhibit is to get as many of our fine FACE members to strut their stuff and show off their creations. Artwork due the first […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership invites the public to share in the celebration of National Doctors’ Day on Monday, Mar. 30. The first Doctors’ Day was celebrated on March 30, 1933, the same day in 1842 that anesthetic was first used in surgery. The day was officially designated as National Doctors’ Day in 1991 […]
William Penn University will welcome David E. Wolfe on Tuesday, April 7 as the 2015 Beane Lecture Series guest speaker. Wolfe will be giving two lectures, both of which will be open to the public. His first lecture will be held at 11:15 am. in the Chief Mahaska Room in the Dana Atkins Memorial Union. […]
Girl Scout cookie sales may be over for the year, but Oskaloosa Girl Scouts can help you out with your sweet tooth needs! The organization will sponsor a dessert auction in March to raise funds to send Oskaloosa girls to camp. The auction will be held on Saturday, March 28 in center court of Penn […]
Moravia–Four titles in the fall were no fluke as the Statesmen women’s golf team began the more important segment of its campaign with yet another a win at the Iowa Intercollegiate Championships Sunday and Monday. William Penn won the eight-team tournament with a two-day score of 634 (310-324) at The Preserve Golf Course. The 310 […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Iowa businesses contribute greatly to the economic engine of our state. Main Street business owners take risks; they pay taxes and spend hard earned dollars to grow and improve. They also vote people into office […]
