Patricia Joan Carter May 28, 1936 – April 24, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 80 (Patricia) Joan Carter, 80, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, April 24, 2017, at Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born Thursday, May 28, 1936, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of George William and Ita Marvina Russell Young. Joan graduated from the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Reports of heavy smoke filtering through Oskaloosa started to come in at approximately 7:15 p.m. Monday evening. Firefighters found the cause of the smoke in the 2700 block of Osburn Avenue, south of Oskaloosa. According to Oskaloosa Fire Chief, Mark Neff, the low humidity helped the smoke hug the ground for long […]
Maggie Mitrisin January 5, 1939 – April 23, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 78 Maggie Mitrisin, 78, of Oskaloosa passed away Sunday evening, April 23, 2017, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Marguerite “Maggie” H. Mitrisin, daughter of George Andrew and Emma Elizabeth (Cox) Mitrisin, was born January 5, 1939, in Oskaloosa. Maggie […]
OSKALOOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Mission: Engaging ALL Students To Embrace The Power Of Learning Vision: Believe, Achieve, And Create With Pride GEORGE DAILY AUDITORIUM BOARD ROOM SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APRIL 25, 2017 7:00PM AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Consider Approval of OEA Tentative Agreement and Master […]
by Rep. Larry Sheets I’m told there’s a light at the end of the tunnel – I hope it’s not a train coming in the opposite direction! This has been the most difficult Session in my experience. Regardless, Session will end soon with a number of significant accomplishments. They include: Deappropriations of budgets to match […]
Eight OMS sixth grade students under the direction of Michelle Coleman participated in the third annual Southeast Iowa District Elementary Honor Band. The honor band was held on April 22, 2017, at Washington High School in Washington, IA. The honor band, which included full group rehearsals, sectionals, and a team building activity, was led by […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen baseball team entered Sunday with an outside chance of making the league tournament, but those hopes were extinguished as William Penn only split a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader with Grand View. WPU (19-28, 8-22 Heart) won the first game 4-2, but lost the second outing 11-2. The loss, coupled by a […]
Cedar Rapids–The William Penn softball team was shut down for most of the day against Mount Mercy, but fortunately managed one big inning to earn a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader split Sunday. WPU (20-29, 8-22 Heart) won the opener 4-3, but dropped the nightcap 5-0. The navy and gold enter the final week […]
Ian Madsen Strikes in 360’s, Hetrick Returns to Take Win in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 22, 2017) – Brian Brown didn’t feel well when he climbed out of his Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, but when his feet hit the ground, they were in Victory Lane! The Grain […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team had a pair of wins in its sights, but could not slam the door shut as it was swept by rival Grand View in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader Saturday. WPU (19-25, 7-21 Heart) lost by scores of 8-6 and 6-5. The programs will meet again Sunday in […]
