Oskaloosa, Iowa – The offices at the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group filled with people who wanted to meet and greet the chamber’s newest director Ann Smith on Tuesday afternoon. Smith, who came to the chamber from Mahaska Health Partnership, will be busy catching up with chamber business and meeting with those who aren’t, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Department’s Board met on Tuesday afternoon in a regular session. The board heard from Hunt and Associates, P.C. in regards to the 2016-2017 audit report of the water department. The board accepted the report from Hunt and Associates, P.C. The board then tackled the discussion of employee health insurance […]
Kenneth Earl Allison June 10, 1933 – November 13, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 84 Kenneth Earl Allison, 84, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at the Hospice Serenity House. He was born June 10, 1933 at Eddyville, the son of Clarence Howard and Alfa Fay Seifert Allison. Kenneth graduated from the Eddyville High […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The stage at Smokey Row is often filled with politicians who are sharing their vision for the future, or answering the tough questions from constituents. On Monday night, the community got to see and hear from the coaches and student-athletes who will be taking center stage at area sporting events. There are […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Another strong fourth quarter helped the Statesmen women’s basketball team to a 55-47 non-conference win over Haskell Indian Nations Tuesday. At 4-2, the Statesmen are off to their best six-game start in eight years, having also started 4-2 in 2009-2010. The defense once again gets the credit as William Penn limited the […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team had a fight on its hands in the opening minutes, but a balanced attack led to another lopsided victory as it defeated Nebraska Christian 122-73 in non-conference play Tuesday. #3 WPU (6-0), which shot 50.6% from the floor, had six players in double figures (11 total […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Ashley Miller (Jr., Kalona, Iowa, Exercise Science) was one of the best at her position this fall and she was rewarded for her outstanding play as the 2017 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference volleyball teams were announced Monday. Miller was one of 14 members to be named to the second team. A […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University will be hosting two consecutive “Cards for Jacob” nights during the men’s basketball games at home this weekend. The first game is slated for Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m. against Lincoln Christian and the second contest on Saturday, Nov. 18 against Wright State Lake will begin at 2:00 […]
Central United Methodist Church at the corner of A Avenue and Market Street will be hosting soup supper from 4:30 to 6:30 pm on Thursday, November the 30th prior to the Christmas parade. A variety of soups, bread, dessert and drink will be provided for a freewill offering. Proceeds will benefit Team HOPE and their […]
The 7th grade girls A team took on Sigourney Monday night in a very competitive basketball game. Both teams came out playing hard with neither team getting much of an advantage after the first quarter. However, the Osky girls started to turn up their intensity in the 2nd quarter which lead to a big half […]
