PELLA — After getting its first taste of the NCAA Division III national tournament in the 2016-17 season, the Central College women’s golf team looks to contend for another Iowa Conference title. The Dutch return all five starters from the 2017 national tournament. It’ll be opportunities not expectations that face the team this season. “We […]
by Ken Allsup with additional reporting by Denis Currier Oskaloosa, Iowa – People marched onto the square in downtown Oskaloosa on Wednesday to show support and solidarity for diversity in America, Mahaska County and Oskaloosa. A procession started on the campus of William Penn University shortly after 6 pm, with over 100 individuals participating in […]
Clare Ann Mason December 11, 1942 – August 24, 2017 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 74 Clare Mason, 74 of New Sharon passed away Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2017 at home in New Sharon. Clare Ann Mason, the daughter of Harley and Edna (Pummel) Reynolds, was born on December 11, 1942 in Marion, Iowa. Clare […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – A hot topic in today’s world is whether or not to vaccinate your children. However, nothing protects them better from 14 serious childhood diseases than vaccines. MHP Family Practice Physician Eric Miller, DO, explains the importance of ensuring your children are protected throughout childhood with regular scheduled immunizations. The United States currently […]
by Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (August 23rd, 2017) – Weekly Racing came to a close at the Southern Iowa Speedway on Season Championship Night sponsored by KBOE 104.9 FM “Your Station for Local Racing” and Mahaska Bottling. 51 cars signed in to put the regular season to a close at the monster half mile. Jeffrey […]
Mahaska County Extension is now enrolling for a Master Gardener training to begin September 5, 2017. Master Gardener trainees attend classes taught by Iowa State University Extension professionals in topics ranging from lawn care, flower and vegetable gardening, ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit crops and houseplants to insect, disease and weed control, soil and plant […]
by Jennifer Comfort The Oskaloosa Volleyball team started off the 2017 season with two victories at home on Tuesday evening. The Indians beat Colfax-Mingo 25-22, 25-19. The second victory would take three sets to win 15-25, 25-19, 15-10. With many new faces on the court, the girls had a lot of jitters we worked through […]
Learfield Communications – the national sports production behemoth behind the production of Hawkeye football and some 120+ other collegiate schools – has contracted with local radio station KIIC to produce a statewide high school football scoreboard show for its Radio Iowa affiliates this fall. The show will originate from new studios at KIIC that resemble […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- At Monday’s Mahaska County Supervisors meeting, the supervisors heard comments from Nick Drost, of rural Mahaska County. Drost stated that his shop has been subject to three different burglaries and that he has had significant amounts of tools and other property stolen from him. Drost stated his belief is that […]
By Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–It was quite the party inside Penn Gymnasium Tuesday and the William Penn volleyball team fed off the home crowd’s intense energy in a 3-0 win over Grace (Neb.) in non-conference action. The Statesmen (1-4) won their home opener by scores of 25-22, 25-16, 25-15. The hosts outhit the Royals (0-1) by […]
