Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. The citizens of Mahaska County, on May 3, are being asked to vote on a one cent tax proposal to fund road improvements in rural Mahaska County, a new rec/early childhood center, and a new […]
Apr 27 2016 | Posted in
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Lacey Recreation Complex was packed with eager youth and anxious family and friends ready to cheer their team on! Local USSSA team, Sweet Heat, hosted the Spring Fever Frenzy at the 5-plex bringing in over 50 teams to the Oskaloosa area. In addition to all the softball action, Babe Ruth hosted two double headers while […]
Apr 27 2016 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–Demi Coertze (Sr., Johannesburg, South Africa, Digital Communication) won another tournament title over the weekend, netting her yet another Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week honor Monday. Coertze, now a nine-time career winner (back-to-back this year), helped the Statesmen to the Buena Vista Invitational title Saturday and Sunday. The senior shot […]
Apr 27 2016 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–Derek Robinson (So., Jenks, Okla., Communications) not only punched his ticket for nationals, but he was also named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week Monday. Robinson won his first weekly award by hitting the automatic-qualifying standard in the discus at the Dubuque Invitational. The sophomore, a first-time qualifier, tossed the […]
Apr 27 2016 | Posted in
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Patricia Mae Baker March 30, 1936 – April 25, 2016 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 80 Pat Baker, 80, of New Sharon passed away at her home Monday morning, April 25, 2016. Patricia Mae Baker, the daughter of Clyde and Macy (Mae) Bunting, was born on March 30, 1936 near Union Mills. Pat attended McMains […]
Apr 26 2016 | Posted in
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Lloyd M Crumly July 6, 1919 – April 25, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 96 Lloyd M. Crumly, 96, of Oskaloosa died April 25, 2016, at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa. Lloyd was born Sunday, July 6, 1919, in Letts, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Dora Ann Dallmeyer Crumly. Lloyd graduated from Letts […]
Apr 26 2016 | Posted in
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Arlene Fox April 8, 1915 – April 25, 2016 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 101 Arlene Fox, 101, of New Sharon passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 25, 2016 at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the New Sharon First […]
Apr 26 2016 | Posted in
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After providing basic medical services in Oskaloosa since 1994, advisory board members of the Oskaloosa Free Clinic announced that Tuesday, May 3, would be the free clinic’s last day. “It’s really brought out a lot of mixed emotions,” said Dr. Matt Whitis, volunteer medical director of the Oskaloosa Free Clinic (OFC) and long-time volunteer physician. […]
Eight OMS sixth grade students under the direction of Michelle Dickinson participated in the second annual Southeast Iowa District Elementary Honor Band. The honor band was held on April 23, 2016, at Washington High School in Washington, IA. The honor band, which included full group rehearsals, sectionals, and a team building activity, was led by […]
PELLA—Breaking out of a slump in a big way, the Central College baseball team shocked No. 10 St. Thomas (Minn.) 4-3 Monday in game two of a doubleheader winning following an 8-5 loss in the opener. Frankie Mauro (freshman, Des Moines, Iowa, Dowling Catholic HS) picked up his first collegiate pitching victory for the Dutch […]
Apr 26 2016 | Posted in
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