Des Moines–Derek Seddon (Jr., Knoxville, Iowa, Physical Education) is starting the outdoor season the same way he ended the indoor campaign as he qualified for nationals at the Grand View Invitational Friday. Seddon, an All-American in the indoor shot put, met the NAIA’s ‘B’ standard by winning the same event at 50-6. The junior was […]
PELLA.— A normally stout defense struggled as the Central College baseball squad was swept by Augsburg College (Minn.) 8-0, 8-2 on Friday. Through the first seven games of the season, the Dutch (2-7) had committed just eight errors. In the opener, the Auggies (9-7) pushed six runs across in the fifth inning aided by four […]
Oskaloosa–Alyssa Phillips (Jr., Gurnee, Ill., Communications) was the best shooter in the nation and she was rewarded for her accomplishments as the 2015-2016 NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball All-America teams were announced Thursday. Phillips was named to the Honorable-Mention team, one of 43 players to receive that laurel. Ten players each were honored on the […]
Oskaloosa–A deep finish by the men’s basketball team helped move the William Penn athletics department into the top 100 as the final winter Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings were released Thursday. The Statesmen earned 108 points in the winter to be currently tied for 77th in the NAIA. A total of 172 NAIA institutions have […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Over one hundred area youth took part in the annual Easter egg hunt near Heartland Square Mall and Bank Iowa on Saturday morning. The annual hunt is one of the areas largest and boasts a visit from the Easter Bunny and prizes from Bank Iowa. Area 4-H groups helped youngsters as they […]
Oskaloosa–Steven Roundtree (Sr., Jacksonville, Fla., Physical Education) and Brady Burford (Sr., Chicago, Ill., Physical Education) both enjoyed exceptional seasons and were rewarded for their campaigns as the 2015-2016 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball All-America teams were announced Thursday. Roundtree was named to the Third Team; 10 players each were honored on the first, second, and […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – When most people think of a dietitian, they think of their role pertaining to meal restrictions for patients in the hospital setting. However, they work with many individuals for a wide range of needs, and not just as patients. Mahaska Health Partnership educates on the role of dietitians and how they can […]
OSKALOOSA – Though the calendar indicates spring has just begun, it’s time to start thinking about fall preschool for the area’s children. Preschool Open Houses will allow parents and preschoolers to view facilities and meet early learning teams and staff. It will also be a good time to ask questions about the new, pre-registration process […]
On Wednesday, March, 23, 2016, Crystal Jimenez-Boender, launched her campaign for Supervisor of Mahaska County. A lifelong resident of Mahaska County, she is ready to help the County by facilitating a collaborative effort between the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Mahaska County. “I decided to run for County Supervisor because I want to see positive […]
Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees Monday, March 28, 2016 at 4:00 PM 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Board of Correspondence, Public Input, or Friend’s Report 4. Director’s Report a. Program and Events Update 5. Committee Reports a. Staff-Jane Ireland, chair b. Budget & Finance-Michael Collins, chair c. Policy & Planning-Judy Bishop, […]
