Pella, Iowa – At the final meeting in June, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 to leave the 28E agreement it had signed with the cities of Pella and Oskaloosa to build a regional airport. The vote to leave was spearheaded by Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland, whose political base is built upon […]
It’s that time of year again! – United Way of Mahaska County is partnering with SIEDA, the Salvation Army, local businesses, and the Oskaloosa Community School District to launch another year of Operation Backpack. 2017 marks the ninth year of the program, and coordinators are confident that this year will be another that fully represents the Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa–The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2016-2017 year. William Penn recorded 38 award recipients over 16 conference-sponsored sports, led by four honorees from both the men’s basketball and women’s golf programs. A total of 614 student-athletes were honored from the league’s 14 schools, including a number of student-athletes receiving […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce that Sean Gosewisch has been promoted to Head Cross Country Coach. Gosewisch, who is also in his fifth year as Assistant Track and Field Coach, served as the program’s assistant coach the last four years. He also served as a graduate assistant coach from […]
Janis K. Cook July 3, 1946 – July 3, 2017 Guttenberg, Iowa | Age 71 Janis Kay Cook, 71, of Guttenberg, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa. She was born Wednesday, July 3, 1946, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Blanch Rose Kanselaar. Janis graduated […]
Clara Ona Westercamp March 25, 1922 – July 3, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 95 Clara Westercamp, 95, of Oskaloosa passed away Monday evening, July 3, 2017, at the Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab Center in Oskaloosa. Clara Ona Westercamp, daughter of Earl Russell and Leora May (Martin) Ling, was born, March 25, 1922, at […]
Earl Glenn Walker Jr. July 26, 1935 – July 2, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 81 Earl “Sonny” Walker, 81, of Oskaloosa passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Earl Glenn Walker, Jr., the son of Earl Glenn Walker, Sr. and Dorothy (Blake) Walker, the fourth of ten […]
Sandra Elaine Coldewe September 25, 1955 – July 2, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 61 Sandra “Sandy” Coldewe, 61, of Oskaloosa passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at her home in Oskaloosa. Sandra Elaine Coldewe, daughter of Walter and Dorothy Evelyn (Newell) Slycord, was born September 25, 1955, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Sandy’s education began at […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. To the Editor: In regard to the Oskaloosa City Council allowing an “Atheist invocation” at the July 6, 2017 meeting, I am saddened that our city’s governing body will give a forum to such a […]
by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indian softball team rolled to a perfect week as it prepares for postseason play. Oskaloosa (25-9, 12-8 LHC) opened the week with a sweep of Pella Monday, winning 3-1 and 14-4. The Indians then defeated Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 9-1 on Tuesday. Oskaloosa 3, Pella 1 OHS plated all three of its runs […]
