OTTUMWA — The Indian Hills Community College Science Club and the college’s Arts and Sciences Department will present the annual Borlaug Fall Seminar on Monday, Oct. 16, at 7:00 p.m. The seminar will be presented by Dr. Mark Lyte, Professor in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine at Iowa State University. His presentation […]
Absentee ballots are now available in the Mahaska County Auditor’s Office. Regular office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These cities are able to vote absentee thru 11 AM on Tuesday, November 7 (Polls open at Noon on election day) Barnes City Beacon Fremont Keomah Village Leighton Rose Hill These cities absentee voting ends […]
Nothing beats squeals of children’s laughter and that is what can be heard every Thursday and Friday night at the youth soccer fields at Lacey Complex. Mahaska County Soccer Club is in full fall season of its youth recreation soccer. Games for “Just For Kids” happen every Thursday and Youth Recreation Soccer games are hosted […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 10th at their new time of 6pm. Oskaloosa Schools Superintendent Russ Reiter spoke about security issues in the district, citing the recent rash of closures at other districts due to threats. Reiter said that the district’s student Infinite Campus portal […]
Ryker A. Boender March 22, 2016 – October 8, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | 18 months, 16 days On Sunday, October 8, 2017, Ryker Boender, 18 months, of Oskaloosa, was called home to be with Jesus. Ryker Alan Boender, son of Matthew and Megan (Anderson) Boender, was welcomed to this world by his parents and his […]
William Henry “Butch” Helleur III Apr 6, 1945 – Oct 10, 2017 Centerville, Iowa | Age 72 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran William “Butch” Helleur III, 72 of Centerville passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Butch was born to William Henry Jr. and Betty (Shiffer) Helleur […]
Over the next few months you will see construction and changes going on at Old Community Stadium. The City of Oskaloosa is replacing the storm sewer that is beneath the playing surface of the stadium. This construction will begin immediately after the Middle School Football season and their last game is Oct. 17th. At this […]
by Sarah DeRonde The 8th grade volleyball players finished up their season last night against the Knoxville panthers with a WIN! Both A & B teams beat the Panthers at home. The night before (Tuesday the 9th) the team played Pella. Both teams brought home a victory! The progress the girls have made over the […]
by Jennifer Comfort The Oskaloosa Volleyball team wrapped up regular season conference action on Tuesday night against Indianola. In the battle of the Indians, #11 5A Indianola won 25-17, 25-20, 25-12. For Oskaloosa, it was a night to honor the 4 years of commitment from seniors Josie Bunnell, Megan Burke, Baylee Crawford, Brittany DeMoney, Haley […]
by Wade Steinlage Marshall, Mo.–The Statesmen men’s soccer team was confident entering Tuesday night’s matchup with #2 Missouri Valley, but could not keep the Vikings at bay in a 6-0 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Tuesday. WPU (7-5-1, 4-4 Heart) was outshot just 18-7, but the Vikings (11-0-1, 7-0 Heart) were efficient in their […]
