OSKALOOSA – Excitement has filled the air since William Penn University’s Athletic Band program announced that a competitive marching and music event will return to Oskaloosa at a much higher level than ever before. “Drum Corps Mid-America” is a competition between four of the best Open Class Drum & Bugle Corps from across the U.S. […]
Klasina “Katie” Sterk June 24, 1923 – July 13, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 93 Klasina “Katie” Hendrika (DeJong) Sterk of Oskaloosa went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2016, after a brief stay at Bickford Assisted Living in Mission, KS. She recently celebrated her 93rd birthday with […]
Oskaloosa–Keith Steffeck is three years removed from an All-American campaign at William Penn, but the former Statesmen cager is only getting better with age and is showing off his improving skills in the NBA’s Samsung Las Vegas Summer League. Steffeck, who was an NAIA First-Team All-American at WPU in 2012-2013, accepted an invitation to play […]
What: Christmas in July Why: To raise money for new Christmas decorations & Lighting for the downtown area. When: Saturday, July 16. Children’s games from 11-3. Evening & Adult activities from 6-11 Where: Oskaloosa Downtown Square The main goal of the Christmas in July event is to raise funds for new Christmas decorations and lighting […]
For the second time in three years, the Oskaloosa Indians softball team will vie for the state 4A title. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians softball team has bounced back from a slump at the end of the regular season, and they have their sights set on nothing less than a championship. With the team […]
Toppled tractor trailer and heavily damaged structure along with heavy tree damage are some of the reports. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The severe weather slammed into Oskaloosa just before 1:30 in the afternoon, with winds in excess of 70 miles-per-hour, torrential rains and some lightning. When the rain settled, residents were left to clean up the […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Jason Tipsword, the only certified stage combat teacher in the state of Iowa, joins the George Daily Youth Theatre this week as a guest teacher. Tipsword works with the “Performer’s Journey” camp, which is geared toward actors who want to learn more of the disciplined art of theatre. On the first day, […]
Since its re-introduction in 2010, the OIBC has been fortunate, through a dedicated membership, to provide a substantial amount of funding to activities in the Oskaloosa School District. During our 2015 business year, groups benefited from over $38,000 with support of OIBC funds included Robotics, Softball, Student Council, Wrestling, Soccer, Shooting Team, Dance, Cheer, Basketball, […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform on Oskaloosa’s historic bandstand on Thursday evening at 8 p.m. This week, the band will be under the direction of Gidget Utterback and Nathan Smith. Utterback teaches Music at Keota and Fremont, and plays alto saxophone in the city band. Smith teaches music at Twin Cedars and plays oboe […]
OSKALOOSA – “Discover Your Summer,” the Mahaska County YMCA’s Summer Camp series, is going strong with increased attendance this year over last and plenty of exciting activities still to come. Kim Stutting, the Y’s new Youth Coordinator said each week so far has averaged 35 campers. She attributes the higher numbers to each week’s full […]
