Shirley Stout April 1, 1926 – April 8, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 91 Shirley Stout, 91, of Oskaloosa died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab. Center in Oskaloosa. She was born April 1, 1926, in Lyons, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Clara Krueger Benke. Shirley graduated from Morton […]
(DES MOINES) – This week Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) met with students from Pella Christian Schools in Pella. The group was visiting the Capitol to talk with legislators about school choice as a part of the Education Celebration. Pictured here are Rep. Guy Vander Linden (Oskaloosa) alongside students from Pella Christian.
Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball team enjoyed beautiful weather Saturday, but unfortunately could not have its cake and eat it too as it was swept by Missouri Valley in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader. William Penn (16-17, 4-10 Heart) lost by scores of 6-2 and 8-4 (9 innings). A day after taking two big […]
Lamoni–A 10-run inning in the second contest lifted the Statesmen baseball squad to a split of a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against Graceland Saturday. William Penn (17-18, 6-12 Heart) lost the opener 8-5, but won the nightcap 16-6. The teams will conclude their four-game weekend set Sunday with another doubleheader beginning at 1 […]
Fayette, Mo.–Tristen Elmore (Fr., Ovied, Fla., Physical Education) and Derek Robinson (Jr., Jenks, Okla., Communications) each earned an opportunity Saturday to compete for national crowns as they paced the William Penn track and field teams at the Central Methodist Invitational. As a team, the WPU men were third with 80 points, while Columbia won the […]
PELLA — On a windy day, the Central College baseball team capitalized on great pitching performances to outduel Coe College 9-2, 6-1 in Saturday’s Iowa Conference twinbill. Central (12-12, overall, 4-4 league) needed solid pitching performances from its starting pitchers Saturday due to a shortened bullpen and the team got just that. Freshman righty Nicholas […]
The Oskaloosa Water Department will be conducting our bi-annual hydrant flushing beginning Monday April 10, 2017. This will last approximately two weeks. You may notice low pressure and cloudy or discolored water. The water, even though discolored, will remain safe to drink. Please refrain from washing laundry if you notice this change in your water, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Electrocardiogram (EKG) is a medical test highly utilized in assessing how well your heart is working. MHP Director of Cardiopulmonary Services Kim Mould, RRT, explains what these tests are used for and how they benefit patients. According to Mould, an EKG can be ordered by a provider for a number of reasons. […]
Saturday, April 29 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Russell Wildlife Area Cost is $5.00 per person Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own fishing lures and jigs? On Saturday, April 29, come out to the Russell Wildlife Area from 9:00 am – Noon and you will learn how to make jigs […]
By Julia Davis At first, Leslie Carpenter thought her son Patrick was on drugs. She was at home in Iowa City with her husband and about to go to bed when the phone rang. It was Patrick. “Mom, I died. I’ve been reborn,” the 19-year-old told her. “I’m God. We need to go, and I […]
