Oskaloosa–Zachary Chegwidden (So., Essex, England, Business Management) posted three scores under par to dominate last week’s tourney and net him Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week honors Monday. Chegwidden won his fourth career laurel (second this year) by taking the individual crown at the Grand View Classic. The sophomore carded rounds […]
Oskaloosa–Brittany Evans (So., Fernley, Nev., Business Management) put together the best round of her season to be named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week Monday. Evans earned her second career award (first of the season) by tying for sixth at the Bellevue Invitational with a campaign-low 76. Her effort led WPU […]
The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Marching Band had a very exciting day Saturday as the band placed 1st in the Valleyfest and Showdown Competitions in West Des Moines. EBF won the Valleyfest 2A competition with a score of 65.8. Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont also won the Outstanding Hornline, Marching and Maneuvering, Drumline, Color Guard, Drum Major, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department responded to reports that a smoke alarm at a neighbor’s house was going off. The call came into the Mahaska County 911 center just after 11:30 p.m. Sunday night. When the Oskaloosa Police Department arrived on the scene, there were visible flames inside the residence located at 1021 […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Sunday, October 8th, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office and the Mahaska Health Partnership Ambulance Service were dispatched to 2292 Adams Avenue, in reference to a drowning victim. This victim was a 1-year-old-male. Family members had started CPR on the victim […]
by Wade Steinlage Wauwatosa, Wis.–The Statesmen women’s bowling team finished in the top half as it began the 2017-2018 season at the Midwest Championships Saturday and Sunday. William Penn placed 19th out of 40 teams with 7,893 pins in six regular games and 16 Baker games. The team sat in 17th place after regular individual […]
by Wade Steinlage Wauwatosa, Wis.–Strong individual play guided the William Penn men’s bowling team to a top-10 effort at the season-opening Midwest Championships Saturday and Sunday. The Statesmen finished ninth out of 40 teams with 9,639 pins in six regular games and 16 Baker games. The squad was in fourth place after regular individual play, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – People from around the world watched in horror as the tragedy in Las Vegas unfolded on our television sets. In Oskaloosa, some families were concerned for the safety of their loved ones and reached out desperately to hear the news that they were safe. Eight friends were on vacation together, enjoying friendship […]
Ernest Lee Allgood October 12, 1933 – November 4, 2016 E-5 United States Navy ******************************* The flag flying over the bandstand during the month of October is in honor of Ernest “Red” Allgood. While at Oskaloosa High School, Ernie worked with plumbing, heating, and mechanical contractors. Soon after graduation in 1952 he enlisted in the […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn volleyball team rallied to make it interesting, but could not get past Evangel, falling 3-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (7-17, 2-10 Heart) lost by scores of 20-25, 26-24, 18-25, 22-25. Highlighted by a .214 clip in the second set, the squad was outhit .178-.139. […]
