Oskaloosa, Iowa – Corridor improvements have been a topic for the community for more than a decade. The issue is how to improve the main corridors, A Avenue and Market Streets, in order to present a more pleasing appearance to those entering the community via those routes. On Tuesday, members of the community, city officials, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The topic of sidewalks and requiring the placement of them became a hot topic once again at the Oskaloosa City Council meeting Monday night. Aaron Ver Steeg expressed his concerns that inconsistency in requiring some landowners to install sidewalks, while others have the sidewalk requirements waived results in confusion for Oskaloosa citizens. […]
Join the Mahaska County Conservation Board and other local conservation groups for a whole day of hands-on outdoor activities for kids! The 12th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day will take place on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm at the Russell Wildlife Area. This year’s event activities include archery, bowfishing, .22 rifle […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Struggling with smoking and ready to kick the habit? Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services will be offering a weekly Freedom from Smoking Class beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 and concluding on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Freedom from Smoking is an educational series developed by the American Lung Association that emphasizes long-term freedom from smoking. […]
PELLA —Not even the graduation of a large and talented class has diminished the enthusiasm of coach Jeff McMartin about Central College’s 2015 football squad. Admittedly, questions abound, none bigger than the identity of this year’s starting quarterback, but the Dutch have both talent and experience up front on each side of the ball, and […]
The City of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming 2015/2016 Urban Deer Hunting season, to be held within the Oskaloosa city limits. The 2015/2016 hunting season will run from September 19th, 2015 thru January 10th, 2016. During this season, qualified hunters will be allowed to harvest deer within the city limits using bows and arrows. […]
PELLA —In year number three of an offensive system overhaul, the Central College volleyball team will turn to a young core of returners as it continues its ascension back to the top of the Iowa Conference. After a disappointing 9-20 finish in 2012, coach Kent Clayberg decided to institute a new offensive system. Knowing there […]
2014 record: 7-4 (3-2 MWL, 3rd) Starters returning/lost: 17/9 (including special teams) Letterwinners returning/lost: 34/31 Notable returners: Hea Tuifua Sr. Salt Lake City, Utah (Second-Team All-America) Tyler Hafner Sr. Oskaloosa, Iowa (Letterwinner, 150 rushing yards, 451 passing yards, 8 TDs) Isaac Samek Sr. Bolivar, Mo. (Second-team all-MWL, 94 tackles, 3 interceptions) Hunter Barry Jr. Morris, […]
2014 record: 2-30 (0-6 MCC, 7th) Starters returning/lost: 3/3 Letterwinners returning/lost: 6/5 Notable returners: Danielle Breeher Sr. St. Louis, Mo. (Honorable-mention all-MCC, 410 digs) Shawni Wills Jr. Oskaloosa, Iowa (Letterwinner, 162 kills) Leyra Jusino Sr. Bayamon, P.R. (Letterwinner, 766 assists) Notable losses: Kylie Giger (Honorable-mention all-MCC) Kayce Skocko (Letterwinner) Notable newcomers: Savanna Hartman Jr. Morgan […]
What 9 year-old doesn’t wonder who Batman is? Des Moines, Iowa – It was the ride of a lifetime for three central Iowa boys; Sean, (6), Brendan (5), Henry (3) and William, otherwise known as Liam, Bowman. Liam, who is 9, knows that he’s an internet sensation, and that his question to Trump has gone […]
