BUDAPEST, Hungary – Grinnell College swimmer Joshua Tibatemwa ’19 had a strong showing on the international stage at the 17th FINA World Championships in Budapest. Tibatemwa, competing for his native Uganda, finished sixth in his qualifying heat of the 50-meter breaststroke Tuesday in 32.77 seconds, and was seventh in his heat of the 100 freestyle […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn Sports Information office is taking one final look back at the stories that made the 2016-2017 school year so memorable! Today’s listing includes the honorable-mentions, highlighting the best moments of many of our sports teams. –Behind all-Heart performers freshman Zachary Chegwidden and junior Frederik Lundsgaard, the men’s golf team recorded its best […]
Two national Christian recording artists, Ryan Stevenson and Tim Timmons, will be performing a free outdoor concert in the Oskaloosa Square on Saturday, August 5th. The “Concert on the Square” is in its third year and has continued to grow each year, with nearly 3,000 attending in 2016. The evening features amazing music, free kids […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The VW bus with a sunset screen in the back side windows was an attention getter as the driver searched for a parking spot on the square in Oskaloosa. Christopher Peters (R) is a surgeon from the Coralville area that ran against Congressman Dave Loebsack for the 2nd Congressional District in 2016. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa’s newest lieutenant governor was in Oskaloosa to help the community celebrate it’s Home Base Iowa designation. The question may have been who is Adam Gregg and how did he get into this position. Gregg was the state’s public defender before being appointed as lieutenant governor by now Governor Kim Reynolds. Gregg […]
TEAM Mahaska’s Web Site Active and Updated OSKALOOSA — A little history: Nearly 17 years ago, TEAM Mahaska – a group of concerned citizens representing businesses, governments, educational institutions, Mahaska County, and the incorporated communities of the county – embarked upon an effort to enhance and ensure the highest quality of life possible for its […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa, – On the historic bandstand, dignitaries from the county and city government joined Lt. Governor Adam Gregg in designating Mahaska County and Oskaloosa as a Home Base Iowa community. Besides the normal dignitaries, employers were there to learn more about the program, and what benefits are available to those who qualify. Mahaska County […]
PELLA—Three female all-America honorees who shined on the national tournament stage are the newest additions to the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor. Donell Hotze Kvaal ’00, the 2000 NFCA Division III softball player of the year, will be inducted, along with Molly Parrott ’02, an all-America pick in both women’s basketball and softball, and […]
Employees to learn about modern equipment, conservation practices from Rose Hill farmer ANKENY, Iowa — “Tell me and I forget; teach me and I may remember; involve me and I learn.” -Benjamin Franklin As consumers increasingly receive news and information about their food from family, friends and social media, Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP) is providing […]
Alma Louise Smith December 15, 1923 – July 24, 2017 Boone (Eddyville), Iowa | Age 93 Alma Louise Smith, age 93, of Boone, Iowa and formerly of Eddyville, Iowa passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa. Alma was born on December 15, 1923 on a farm in […]
