Archive for: October, 2016

Oskaloosa High School student participates in prestigious World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

The best and brightest students from 31 U.S. states and territories and seven countries attended speeches by world renowned leaders, presented their own research, and joined in hunger relief efforts. Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 26, 2016 — Annie Poush of Oskaloosa High School in Oskaloosa, IA was among the select students nominated to attend the […]

Swing Along to Looney Tunes and More at The Queen’s Cartoonists

OSKALOOSA, IA — Swing along to music from Looney Tunes, Star Wars, Disney classics, Merry Melodies, The Simpsons and more with a musical group dedicated to playing all your cartoon favorites! The Queen’s Cartoonists bring their unique mix of cartoon music and comedy to the George Daily Auditorium stage on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 […]

Wreath Making Workshop

Iowa State University Extension

Start the holiday season by creating a fresh wreath for your front door at the Mahaska County Master Gardeners’ wreath-making workshop on Thursday, December 8 @ 6:30 pm. Workshop will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office. Please allow two hours to make a wreath. Workshop materials include fresh boughs (White Pine, Norway Spruce, […]

Science Entrepreneur to present about the “Wayward Path To Success” at Leaders Speak Series

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Entrepreneur and founder of Terra Biologics, Michael Ott, will present “The Wayward Path To Success” on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Musco Technology Center on William Penn University’s campus. Ott’s presentation will highlight lessons he has learned while starting new ventures. He will discuss why making mistakes is acceptable […]

Officers Respond To Person With A Gun Call

Oskaloosa Police Department (file photo)

On the 27th day of October, 2016 officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to Southern Hills Apartments located at 202 18th Avenue East in Oskaloosa in regards to a domestic abuse assault. The caller advised that the male half was in possession of a loaded firearm. Prior to officers arrival, the male half […]

Leader Speaks Series Showcases Journalism Importance For Our Society

Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s no secret that journalism is going through a rough time. Advertising dollars are down for the traditional print, which means that there are fewer journalists covering the communities they serve. Executive Director and Editor of the Iowa Center for Public Affairs, Lyle Muller, gave a presentation this past week at the […]

Creativity Knows No Age Limit

Oskaloosa, Iowa – They may have been in the 5th grade, but their creative abilities were fully visible at the Oskaloosa Elementary this week. The event was sponsored by the Oskaloosa Elementary Parent – Teacher Organization, and prizes were awarded for; funniest pumpkin, best use of fall theme, most original pumpkin, funniest poem, poem with […]

Ilene White

Ilene White March 28, 1915 – October 26, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 101 Ilene White, 101, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born March 28, 1915, at Lorimor, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Clara Corns Whitaker. Ilene graduated from Rose Hill High School […]

Osky Volleyball moves to regional finals

OSKALOOSA- After a dominating victory Tuesday evening, the Oskaloosa Indians have their eyes set on the regional final against #3 Marion. The Indians defeated the Mt. Pleasant Panthers in three sets; 25-14, 25-15, and 25-12. The win moved the Indians to 16-22 on the season. “During the match, our focus shifted from beating Mount Pleasant, […]

Markovic Scores Twice to Pace WPU Past Mount Mercy

William Penn University Athletics

Cedar Rapids–The Statesmen men’s soccer team remained in the mix to possibly earn a home playoff game as it defeated Mount Mercy 3-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. William Penn (7-8-2, 4-6-1 Heart), which won consecutive games for the first time since early September, overcame being outshot 22-18. The navy and gold […]

     

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