FREMONT – Oh the pains when your car breaks down especially if it occurs in a neighborhood that may be suspect. Bob and Sharon Wilson (Shannon Bethune and Jeanene Calhoun) have just that problem. Their BMW has broken down in Hooterville, oops, Homer, Kentucky. For the 34th year the Fremont Lions Club is sponsoring the […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn again had big troubles with Baker, but this time around the Statesmen men’s basketball team produced just enough positive plays over 50 minutes of action to come away with a 95-93 double-overtime victory in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. The fourth-ranked Statesmen (18-2, 14-2 Heart) improved to 2-0 in overtime games […]
Oskaloosa–Even in defeat, the Statesmen women’s basketball team proved it is not going away in the league race as it pushed #10 Baker in a 71-67 Heart of America Athletic Conference setback Saturday. The NAIA Division I Game of the Week, which included 10 ties and 11 lead changes, was incredible from start to finish. […]
Baldwin City, Kan.–The Statesmen wrestling team failed to come away with any victories Saturday as it competed in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Duals. William Penn (2-6), which entered the day 1-1 in league action with a prior win over Graceland and a loss to Grand View, struggled against the southern schools in the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa Legislature is 3 weeks into the 2017 season, and have worked to correct an 118 million dollar shortfall in revenue from last year’s budget before they turned their attention to the current fiscal year. In Oskaloosa on Saturday morning, individuals from Oskaloosa and surrounding communities took advantage of the opportunity […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is happy to announce that scholarships will again be available through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 21st year. High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply. Pick up an application from your school counselor, from the Oskaloosa Area […]
by Doug DeKock The Oskaloosa Indians were coming off one of their worst offensive games of the year on Tuesday night against Grinnell, with a 55-51 loss. The Indians made the journey on Friday night to Dallas Center Grimes to take on the Mustangs, hoping to get back on track offensively. Unfortunately, the Indian offense […]
by Doug DeKock The Oskaloosa girls’ basketball team entered Friday night’s contest against Dallas Center-Grimes, coming off their best game of the year against Grinnell on Tuesday night. DCG is yet another ranked opponent, and proved they were worthy of their #9 ranking. DCG came into the game only averaging 47 points, but was able […]
Donald F. Job November 10, 1927 – January 27, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89 Don F. Job, 89, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, January 27, 2017, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born November 10, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Harley and Louise Floyd Job. Don graduated from […]
126 – Chris Miller (0-2) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points. Quarterfinal – Skyler Edgington (Indianola) 20-10 won by fall over Chris Miller (Oskaloosa) 0-2 (Fall 0:57) Cons. Round 1 – Lane Rodamaker (Pella) 8-23 won by fall over Chris Miller (Oskaloosa) 0-2 (Fall 2:35) 132 – Zaiyan Mamun (5-12) placed 5th and […]
