Oskaloosa, Iowa – Downtown was filled with the unmistakable sounds of violins and more, as several professional musicians made the lunch hour an unforgettable one for over 100 people. Those musicians are part of the Oskaloosa Music Festival which is in its eighth year, and Ben Davis shows little sign of slowing down when it […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A drive down A Avenue on Saturday, just inside the Mahaska Drug parking lot sat the jail cell used by the Mahaska Shriners to help raise money. That money finds its way to help local kids get to a Shriners hospital in the form of transportation needs. Funds are also made available […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Learning how to fish is often a rite of passage for many young people, and on Saturday several young people got the opportunity to get the line wet for the first time. At the Russell Wildlife Area north of Oskaloosa, the apprentice fishers took part in a casting contest before heading off […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The grounds at Nelson Pioneer Farm echoed with an old fashioned sound, that of metal being hammered into shape in the old blacksmith shop. A blacksmith is someone who can repair or make things from iron and during medieval times, was considered to be a part of the seven mechanical arts. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Now that summer vacation is in full swing for students, the “I’m bored” sentiment often comes up. The Oskaloosa Public Library is once again hosting its summer reading program to help those young minds not be so bored. It could also help deter what is often referred to as, “Summer Slide.” Summer […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The program to provide a fixed bus route in Oskaloosa is looking to grow its ridership over the summer months, and one way to help introduce the program to even more people is to offer them a free ride over the summer. In 2015 the fixed bus route served approximately 33 riders […]
Debra Fletcher July 26, 1968 – June 1, 2017 Des Moines (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 48 Debra Fletcher, 48, of Des Moines and formerly of Oskaloosa died Thursday, June 1, 2017, at her home in Des Moines. She was born July 26, 1968, in Albia, Iowa, the daughter of Phillip and Betty Johnson James. Debra […]
IRVING, TEXAS — The National Football Foundation released the ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame and former Dutch All-American linebacker Al Dorenkamp ’75 is among the nominees. The ballot is divided into two categories: the Football Bowl Subdivision and the divisional ranks. Dorenkamp is one of 98 players from the divisional […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s golf team toppled several higher-ranked teams at last week’s national championship, earning itself a lofty position in the NAIA’s postseason top-25 poll Friday. WPU, which placed 18th at nationals with a two-day score of 667 (332-335), jumped six rungs to #18. The squad is the only team from the Heart of America […]
PELLA — Central College closed the 2017 softball season in a familiar spot, landing in the National Fastpitches Coaches Association Division III top 25 again. The Dutch, 32-10, are No. 22 in the final season poll released Friday and figure prominently in the NCAA Division III statistical rankings as well. National champion Virginia Wesleyan (54-3) […]
