MCRF installed a new soft surface for the playground at the 5-plex ball fields following the season last fall. The surface, thanks in part to a grant from Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) , is soft enough to kick your shoes off! “The playground if definitely going to be well used”, said Sherry Vavra, Executive […]
Marshall, Mo.–The William Penn softball team succumbed to a big inning by its host as it split a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader with Missouri Valley Tuesday. The Statesmen (12-17, 2-4 Heart) lost the opener 6-4 and won the nightcap 7-3. Tabitha Scott (Fr., Placentia, Calif., Psychology) gave the navy and gold a 1-0 […]
PELLA — Victory appeared to be floating away on the icy winds Tuesday for the No. 20-ranked Central College softball team in its potentially pivotal Iowa Conference opener with Simpson College. An out away from a 5-2 win in the seventh inning, Central couldn’t seal the deal as a hit, an error and a dramatic […]
Susan L. Brown, Mahaska County Auditor, announces that absentee ballots for the Special Election to be held May 3, 2016 will be available in the Auditor’s Office. Contact the Auditor’s Office (641-673-7148) for availability. Any person unable to get to the polls on May 3rd may send a signed, written request to the Auditor’s Office, […]
Nancine Hugen January 10, 1922 – April 4, 2016 Pella (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 94 Nancine Hugen, 94, of Pella and formerly of Oskaloosa, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2016, while being cared for at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Nancine was born January 10, 1922, in Pella, Iowa, […]
Ronnie R Schenck September 28, 1943 – April 4, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 72 Ronnie R. Schenck, 72, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, April 4, 2016, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. As was Ronnie’s wish, his body has been cremated and no services are planned. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the […]
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 APRIL 5, 2016 7:00PM AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Consider 2016-2017 Certified Budget Tax Levies 4. Adjourn
The Mahaska County YMCA Director post will change hands this month as David Phelps steps down, effective April 15. Phelps has accepted a new position closer to his wife and three daughters in Wisconsin. “Dave’s contributions as Director over the past 18 months have been a great benefit to the Y organization and, undeniably, he […]
April 4, 2016 Community Bancshares Corp., parent company of Indianola-based Community Bank, announces the signing of an agreement to acquire TruBank, an Oskaloosa financial institution with branch offices in What Cheer and West Des Moines. The agreement is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, which is anticipated in the second quarter of 2016. Community Bank […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Henry will partner up with one of his former players as part of a special night Sunday. Henry will coach the Sports Page All-Star team as they go up against seniors from Iowa, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa in the ISU/Iowa/UNI Farewell Tour, presented by Sports Page Sporting […]
