Charles Albert Gott September 4, 1923 – September 21, 2017 Ollie, Iowa | Age 94 Charles A. Gott passed away September 21, 2017, at the age of 94. He was born in Washington County, Iowa, on September 4, 1923, to Glen and Nina Maude (Shelly) Gott and moved to Ollie when he was one year […]
by Amy Meyer Above and beyond. That’s the best phrase I can use to describe the work that 300 volunteers did during Wednesday’s Day of Caring event. My name is Amy Meyer, and I’m the Executive Director of United Way of Mahaska County. This is the fifth Day of Caring I’ve been involved with, but […]
Bill K. Goodman November 2, 1925 – September 21, 2017 Rose Hill, Iowa | Age 91 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran William K. “Bill” Goodman, 91, of rural Rose Hill, died Thursday, September 21, 2017, at his home. He was born November 2, 1925, in Mahaska County the son of Ralph and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Another swan at Forest Cemetery was found this week, struggling to survive with what appears to be some sort of adhesive sprayed on its bill area. The adhesive makes it difficult for the birds to eat, and to breathe, causing other problems, and necessitating veterinary care in order to save the birds. […]
The Oskaloosa Volleyball team beat the Newton Cardinals in a program sweep at home on Tuesday night. The Homecoming victory was started off by the Freshmen team winning 25-22, 10-25, 15-10. The JV followed winning 25-21, 25-17. The varsity team had to go five before winning 25-22, 21-25, 25-10, 20-25, 15-10. Stat Leaders: Attacking – […]
The 7th Grade Oskaloosa Indians got their first win of the season last night against a talented Grinnell team. The final score of the “A” game was 24 to 14. The defense stymied the Grinnell attack allowing only one Grinnell touchdown on the first play of the game. The rest of the game the Indian […]
by Wade Steinlage Burlington–The preseason was longer than normal, but all the extra practice paid off for the William Penn men’s golf team as it began its campaign by winning the Southeastern CC Invitational Monday. WPU was first out of 10 teams with a 293 at the par-72 Spirit Hollow Golf Course. Des Moines Area […]
by Wade Steinlage Lamoni–The Statesmen volleyball team was the epitome of resiliency Tuesday as it defeated Graceland 3-2 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference match. WPU (6-11, 2-4 Heart) won by scores of 12-25, 25-22, 28-26, 14-25, 15-13. The team was outhit .185-.110, but the Yellowjackets (7-8, 1-4 Heart) were held under the .100 […]
by Wade Steinlage Des Moines–The Statesmen men’s soccer team fought back to make it more than interesting Tuesday, but could not complete the comeback in a 5-3 loss to rival Grand View in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. WPU (4-2-1, 1-1 Heart) dug itself a 3-0 hole by halftime, but showed plenty of intestinal […]
by Wade Steinlage Des Moines–The William Penn women’s soccer team played its rival even for over 89 minutes, but a controversial call doomed the squad in a 1-0 setback to Grand View in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday. WPU (3-3, 0-2 Heart) and GVU (4-4, 1-1 Heart) was outshot just 12-9 and entered […]
