East Chicago, Ind.–The Statesmen women’s soccer team got in the win column on the first day of 2015 with a 3-0 non-conference victory over Mount Mercy at the Calumet-St. Joseph Crimson Wave Invitational Saturday. William Penn (1-0), which outshot the Mustangs (2-2) by a tally of 14-6, will now face host CCSJ in Sunday’s championship […]
The Oskaloosa Volleyball team swept Bondurant-Farrar in straight sets 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 on Thursday night in front of an awesome crowd. The girls played well for this point in the season and did a great job fighting out of an 8 point deficit in the 3rd set. Everyone played their role and more importantly, played […]
]EBF @ Fairfield Tourney Aug. 27, 2015 EBF vs. IMS 25-9 25-9 EBF vs. Fairfield 25-17 25-12 EBF vs. Albia 25-12 25-13 STATS Karlie Taylor: 51/56 Attacking, 31 Kills, 1 Assist, 27/30 Serving, 6 Aces, 22 Digs, 1 Block Taylor Leffler: 16/20 Attacking, 7 Kills, 20/23 Serving, 1 Ace, 4 Digs, 7 Blocks Emma Bunnell: […]
Dear Earthtalk: Are the California redwoods in danger because of the drought? — Jesse Pollman, Seattle, WA California is home to two of the three redwood tree species: coast redwoods and giant sequoias. The coast redwood is the Earth’s tallest tree, growing more than 360 feet tall, with a trunk that can extend to 24 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Are you living with diabetes and struggling with how to handle it? Mahaska Health Partnership is offering assistance through a free support group focused on managing symptoms and coping with diabetes care at home. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 30 million children and adults have diabetes, with close to 95% […]
Hunter Education Field Day Russell Wildlife Area 2254 – 200th Street, New Sharon, IA 50207 September 16, 2015 5:30 -9:00 pm A Hunter Education Field Day is being offered at the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area on Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30-9:00 pm. Hunter Education Field Day courses are typically 4-5 hours in […]
Oskaloosa Homecoming week is set for September 14th – 18th. This year’s theme is “H15tory in the Making.” The Homecoming parade will be on Thursday, September 17th beginning at 6:30 pm. If your organization is interested in being a part of the parade either by having a float or walking or driving to represent, please […]
Betty Jean Swan July 22, 1928 – August 29, 2015 New Sharon, Iowa (Dillon, Montana) | Age 87 Betty Swan, 87, died Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Renaissance Center in Dillon, Montana. Betty Jean Wilson Swan was born July 22, 1928 near Rose Hill, Iowa to Bill and Maggie Wilson. Betty graduated from Oskaloosa High […]
Jay DeRonde February 6, 1951 – August 29, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 64 Jay DeRonde, 64, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, August 29, 2015, in Monroe County as a result of an A.T.V. accident. He was born February 6, 1951 in Mahaska County, the son of Jacob and Margaret Roozeboom DeRonde. Jay graduated from Pella […]
OSKALOOSA – Calling all Oskaloosa girls in grades K-12 who have always wanted to be a Girl Scout! The local Oskaloosa Girl Scout organization will hold its annual registration event on Tuesday evening, September 8 at the United Way Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The organization is also in need of Girl Scout leaders, […]
