AMES, Iowa – Oct. 19, 2017 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Oskaloosa High School Commons, 1816 N. Third St. The purpose is to discuss the proposed U.S. 63 northwest bypass route around Oskaloosa, and gather public feedback on […]
by Wade Steinlage Kansas City, Mo.–The Statesmen volleyball team was able to force a fifth and deciding set, but failed to close out the rally in a 3-2 loss to Avila in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Thursday. William Penn (11-20, 2-12 Heart) lost by scores of 25-12, 19-25, 17-25, 25-20, 7-15. The navy […]
The Mahaska County YMCA Kids Corner Child Care Center, 2303 East 8th Avenue, University Park, IA has achieved a Level 4 Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) rating from the Iowa Department of Human Services. This level 4 rating is based on a five level scale of quality measures. Previously the facility had garnered a level […]
by Gladys Genskow EBF vs. Albia Oct. 18, 2017 Region 8 Class 3A 1st Round Great 1st round win for us tonight. It was good to get that first game under your belt and build upon that. We played pretty well considering we normally don’t play that well at home, but we did what we […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team made a huge jump, while the women’s soccer squad also improved as the NAIA’s second Modified Ratings Percentage Indexes were released Wednesday. The men (9-5-1, 5-4 Heart) are ranked 53rd out of 193 teams with a mark of .450183, improving 39 spots from last month’s first rating. […]
On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There are two contested races in Oskaloosa this year, and candidates had their first chance to speak directly with voters this past week. The first race that is being contested is the two at-large seats currently held by Scottie Moore and Tom Walling. They are being challenged by Wyatt Russell and Charlie […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – When seeking to replace the retiring David Arseneault as men’s basketball and women’s golf coach, Grinnell College didn’t have to look far. After a nationwide search, Grinnell Director of Athletics and Recreation Andy Hamilton ’85 announced David Arseneault Jr. ’09 has been selected to succeed his father in those positions, which include […]
PELLA — With five different players either scoring or assisting on a goal and eight more attempting at least one shot, a balanced Central College women’s soccer team registered a 5-1 win over Buena Vista University Wednesday. Winners of 15 of their last 16 home contests, the Dutch (13-2-1, 4-1-1 IIAC) overwhelmed the Beavers (2-13-1, […]
PELLA — Two goals in the first half was all the offense the Central College men’s soccer team needed in a 2-0 win over Buena Vista University Wednesday. Central (10-4-0, 3-3-0 IIAC) picked up its third conference win of the season over the Beavers (4-11-1, 1-5-0 IIAC). It’s the 10th straight for the Dutch over […]
