Oskaloosa, Iowa – You might say that Oskaloosa has gotten the Christmas spirit, and is sharing it with everyone in sight. That spirit flows into the homes of its residents, and several of them opened their homes to help raise money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahaska County. The annual event has traditionally […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the 30th time in its history, the Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade lined up, ready to roll through the city square, painted with lights. The unusually warm weather helped to draw out what some have said is a record crowd at the annual event. Along the parade route were children […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – At approximately 11:15 pm, a call from Keokuk County to Mahaska County was made alerting to a high-speed chase that was west of Sigourney, along Highway 92. Speeds were reported to be around 100 miles per hour, according to police radio traffic. Mahaska County Deputies headed towards the chase, while Oskaloosa […]
by Wade Steinlage Peru, Neb.–The William Penn women’s basketball team had no trouble in putting away an under-manned Peru State squad Saturday, winning the Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup 71-35. WPU (8-3, 2-0 Heart) only shot 37.7% from the field, but limited the Bobcats (3-6, 0-2 Heart) to 21.3% overall. The Statesmen defense also […]
by Wade Steinlage Peru, Neb.–The Statesmen men’s basketball team was able to overcome a large first-half deficit earlier this week, but failed to replicate that effort Saturday in a 100-91 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss to Peru State. #3 WPU (11-1, 1-1 Heart), which lost for the first time this season, was just three […]
by Wade Steinlage Indianola–A small crew represented the William Penn wrestling team Saturday as it competed at the Luther Hill Invitational hosted by Simpson. With a conference dual right around the corner, the navy and gold put just a few varsity grapplers on the mat. Tyshon Cannon (Jr., LaGrange, Ga., Psychology) posted the highest level […]
MILWAUKEE, WIS. — The margin was closer, but the Central College wrestling team bagged a team crown at the Milwaukee School of Engineering Invitational for the fourth consecutive year Saturday by piling up 131.5 points. Millikin University (Ill.) was Central’s biggest threat with 123.5 points but the University of Wisconsin-Platteville was in the hunt with […]
PELLA — Central junior guard Jamel McKnight (Austin, Texas, Hendrickson HS) and senior forward Andre Johnson (Alief, Texas, Hastings HS) had career nights, scoring 24 points and 17, respectively in a 96-89 Iowa Conference win over the University of Dubuque Saturday. “I thought Jamel played extremely well tonight,” said coach Craig Douma. “He did a […]
PELLA, IOWA— Saturday had one theme throughout the game. Rebound. Central senior forward Jackie Kriegel (Marengo, Iowa Valley HS) tied a school record with 22 rebounds in a 73-55 victory over the University of Dubuque. “I’m very proud of the way we played tonight,” said coach Joe Steinkamp. “Jackie did a great job fighting for […]
Calvin Lee Stam July 21, 1947 – December 1, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 70 Calvin Stam, 70, of Oskaloosa entered eternal life to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 1, 2017, passing away in his home surrounded by family. Calvin Lee Stam was born the first of five children, July […]
