Funds will be used to purchase new ambulance Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that New Sharon Fire Rescue will receive $158,965 in funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The funding will be used to purchase a new ambulance to replace the current one that is […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. By now many of you have heard that Governor Branstad vetoed the $55 million one-time funding for all the public school districts in Iowa for the 2015-16 school year. What impact will this have? And […]
Summer is flying at superhero speed, but do not fear Statesmen Nation, the William Penn Sports Information office is here for a little rewind as we look back at the best moments from the 2014-2015 sports year. Over the next several days, the top 10 stories from last year will be revisited. Getting the ball […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – The Midwest Conference (MWC) has announced its Academic All-Conference honorees for the 2014-15 season which includes student-athletes who represent the MWC’s 11 institutions in 20 sports. The criteria to become an Academic All-Conference selection includes a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.33 which is calculated only in the awarded academic year. […]
PELLA — Central College’s Chelsey Shuey (senior, Ames) was named to the Women’s Golf Coaches Association’s All-American Scholars team Monday for the second straight year. Shuey, a social science major, carried a 3.63 cumulative grade point average heading into her senior year. She posted an 86.2 stroke average last fall and earned all-Iowa Conference distinction […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Three members of the Grinnell College swimming and diving teams earned NCAA Division III Scholar All-America honors from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. Daniel Goldstein ’16 was selected to the men’s Scholar All-America Team, while Hayley Levin ’16 and Tiffany Nguyen ’16 were honorable mention selections to the women’s squad. […]
Oskaloosa’s new dog park, The Bark Park, will have its Grand Opening from 5pm-7pm on July 21st. A special ribbon cutting ceremony will take place to celebrate the official Grand Opening at 5pm. The public is invited to attend this event and join City officials, the Oskaloosa Chamber, and the Bark Park Committee in a […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Summer is in full swing, and that means kids and adults alike will be enjoying a variety of outdoor activities, many that include water. Mahaska Health Partnership wants to encourage you and your family to stay safe in the water this summer by following a few swimming tips. Protecting your skin from […]
In 2010, a dream became a reality for Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation and the trail tram tour program was brought to life. Carl Drost partnered with MCRF to purchase the first tram – a white club car shuttle. With the help of volunteer driver, Charles Argo, residents from local assisted living and nursing home facilities […]
The Mahaska American 9 & 10 year old All-Star team wrapped up the District 4 championship last week and will advance to the State championship July 25 – August 1 in Davenport. The team ended up with an 8-0 record in district play. On Monday, the 6th, they travelled to Lynnville-Sully and won 20-2. Lynnville-Sully’s […]
