Oskaloosa–Neiman Thompson (Sr., Rockville, Md., Physical Education) earned two titles to repeat as the Heart of America Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week Monday. The senior, who is now a two-time winner this season (four in his career), dominated at the Grinnell Invitational last Saturday. Thompson ran season-bests in the 200 (22.71 seconds) and […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Oskaloosa two Brownfields Assessment Grants totaling $400,000 which allow the City to inventory, characterize, assess, and plan the revitalization and reuse of underutilized properties within the community. Brownfields are underutilized or abandoned properties in which future development is complicated by the perception […]
Calling all kids! Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Aladdin are Monday, February 15th at 4:00 p.m. at the George Daily Auditorium! Approximately 60 Oskaloosa students in kindergarten through 12th grade are needed to fill all the roles. No experience or preparation is necessary, just a smile and an open schedule! Audition forms are available at […]
Oskaloosa, February, 2016: SHARE Iowa is pleased to announce its recent hire of Jen Gillespie as Community Developer. Gillespie will be responsible for increasing awareness and participation in existing host sites, work on the development of new host sites, and facilitate volunteer training programs. “I was attracted by SHARE Iowa’s mission to promote volunteerism through […]
February 4th, 2016 The 2016 Legislative Session is fully underway. Below you will find information about the most recent happenings here at the Capitol. If you have any questions, I encourage you to contact me for information. The Tax Coupling Bill The tax coupling bill has an impact on the FY 2016 ending balance and […]
OSKALOOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Mission: Engaging ALL Students To Embrace The Power Of Learning Vision: Believe, Achieve, And Create With Pride GEORGE DAILY AUDITORIUM BOARD ROOM REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FEBRUARY 9, 2016 7:00PM AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Public Comment 4. Reports a. Board b. Building […]
The Iowa Caucus and winter storms created an abbreviated work schedule this week at the Capitol. On Monday the legislature was not in session so members in the House and Senate could be in their respective districts to attend their precinct caucuses. It was great to see our voter turnout so high and so many […]
Olathe, Kan.–The Statesmen men’s basketball team is not currently at full strength and unfortunately it could not slow down streaking MidAmerica Nazarene in an 87-78 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Saturday. #7 William Penn (19-5, 12-4 Heart) lost to the 20th-ranked Pioneers (18-6, 12-4 Heart) to drop into a three-way tie atop the league […]
Olathe, Kan.–By the time the William Penn women’s basketball team finally sorted things out, it was too late as it fell 85-69 to #8 MidAmerica Nazarene in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. The Statesmen (11-12, 8-8 Heart) fell behind 19-8 after the first quarter and trailed 40-21 by halftime. Try and they did, […]
Batesville, Ark.–The Statesmen softball team improved as the weekend progressed, but unfortunately not enough to pick up a victory as it opened 2016 winless against Lyon in a pair of non-conference doubleheaders Friday and Saturday. William Penn (0-4) began the year Friday with a 5-0 loss and a 6-1 setback. The team then fell two […]
