Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. What a JOY to be home again!! We have been away from Oskaloosa for 20 years because of circumstances beyond our control, but FINALLY had our dreams come true and moved back in April. We […]
IGNITE Youth Group of the First Christian Reformed Church invites the community Sun., December 13 to a Candlelight Service at 6 pm in the church with fellowship and refreshments to follow. The program has been chosen by the high school seniors and will feature readings, music, instruments, and of course the lighting of candles. The […]
Winter Tales Saturday, December 12, 2015 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Conservation Center, Russell Wildlife Area Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is coming to the Russell Wildlife area on Saturday, December 12 for the Mahaska County Conservation Board’s annual Winter Tales program. Bring your family and join others in the conservation center from 10:00-11:30 am. Following Santa’s […]
Oskaloosa–The national raters rewarded the William Penn men’s basketball team for its outstanding start by placing the program at #6 as the NAIA released its first Division I rating Tuesday. The Statesmen (11-1, 4-0 Heart), winners of 11 straight, were lifted 25 positions from a preseason ranking of #31. The ranking is the highest for […]
PELLA — It wasn’t the start the Central College men’s basketball squad was looking for Tuesday night, but the Dutch stayed composed en route to an 86-62 win over Westminster (Mo.). Central (6-1) fell behind quick, as the Blue Jays (2-3) jumped out to a 9-0 lead, forcing coach Craig Douma to call timeout. But […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Youth Mental Health First Aid Training on Friday, Jan. 8 from 8 am to 5 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on the MHP campus. “Mental health symptoms can appear at any age,” MHP Behavioral Health Director Jan LeBahn, LISW, […]
PELLA — Central College safety Zach Matter (junior, Ankeny) was named to the D3football.com All-West Region second team defense Monday. It is the fourth consecutive season that a Dutch player has received the honor and the third year in a row for a defensive player. Matter was tied for second in the Iowa Conference with […]
Oskaloosa Elks Lodge #340 distributed more than 300 dictionaries to third graders at Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Fremont, Tri-County and Sigourney elementary schools on Dec. 4. “This is an annual project of the Oskaloosa Elks,” said Elks Exalted Ruler Rick Corbett, who explained the dictionaries are provided each year free of charge. “It is just part […]
PELLA — Central College women’s track athlete Abi Davis (senior, West Des Moines/Dowling Catholic HS) was named the Iowa Conference female athlete of the week while two additional Central athletes received conference performer of the week honors in their respective sports Tuesday. Ryan Vandall (junior, Phoenix, Ariz./Moon Valley HS) was named wrestling performer of the […]
Oskaloosa–Derek Seddon (Jr., Knoxville, Iowa, Physical Education) and his dual qualification over the weekend helped him earn Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week honors Monday. Seddon collected his fifth career award as he dominated the throwing events at the Central Dutch Holiday Preview last Saturday The junior won the […]
