The Iowa National Guard will host a rededication ceremony commemorating the completed renovation of the Oskaloosa Readiness Center, 2260 U.S. Highway 63 North, Oskaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. Iowa National Guard leadership and representatives from federal, state, and local governments will participate in the ceremony. The public and media are welcome and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council continued the discussion on a proposed sidewalk ordinance until the next meeting, after they failed to find common ground on the topic. A request from the Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission requested the Oskaloosa City Council review and proposed revised codes for sidewalk requirements within the City of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Pella Dutch volleyball squad took 3 matches against Oskaloosa on Tuesday night. Oskaloosa Head Coach Jennifer Comfort spoke highly of her seniors, who were honored on senior night. The Indians took on the Lady Dutch last night in LHC action. The #1 4A ranked Pella won the tough match 16-25, 20-25, […]
Oskaloosa Middle School Cross County Coach Autumn Reisetter spoke about the recent efforts at Centerville. “A windy, sunny day today as the middle school runners competed at Centerville. I challenged both teams to get first place and the girls pulled it off! Top 5 girls crossed the finish line in the top 17. The 6th […]
The 7th Grade Volleyball team was in action last night against Newton. The girls dominated the Cardinals with winning 18 of the 20 games across all 4 teams. The A team moved their record to 8-0 with a dominating victory of 15-10, 15-13, 15-8, 15-4, and 15-8. The team was led by Aubree Blanco with […]
Garry Deitrich February 11, 1947 – October 4, 2016 Ollie, Iowa | Age 69 Garry K. Deitrich, 69, of Ollie died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at his home in Ollie. He was born Tuesday, February 11, 1947, in Sigourney. Garry graduated from Sigourney High School with the Class of 1966. On May 29, 1974, Garry […]
On October 1st, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Marching Band placed 2nd in class 2A competition at the Urbandale Marching Invitational. EBF was 2 points behind the first place band from West Marshall. PCM won the Outstanding Color Guard award in 2A and West Marshall won the Outstanding Drumline Award. The E.B.F.H.S. Band outscored […]
Ernest F. “Ernie” Davis August 2, 1920 – October 3, 2016 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 96 Ernest Frank “Ernie” Davis, age 96, of rural Eddyville, Iowa passed away Monday morning, October 3, 2016, at the Serenity House of Oskaloosa. Ernie was born on August 2, 1920, in Eddyville, Iowa, the son of Jay and Martha […]
ATV-UTV Ordinance Being Considered By Supervisors Oskaloosa, Iowa – The first public hearing that would allow UTV and ATV riders to utilize county roads will be heard at the next Mahaska County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 17, 2016. The ordinance would make a provision to persons in the county to utilize UTV’s and […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn volleyball squad will have to wait another night to pick up its first league victory after falling 3-0 to Mount Mercy in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Tuesday. The Statesmen (3-18, 0-7 Heart) fell by scores of 16-25, 17-25, 13-25. WPU played even through the night’s first 16 points, but the […]
