Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission met on January 10, 2018, to further discuss what a new radio system for emergency personnel may be like. Lake Keomah representative Eric Dursky asked for Motorola representatives be allowed to present to the commission. The group was on hand to advocate for and educate the […]
On Monday, January 22nd, the Oskaloosa High School is kicking off their week of festivities celebrating Gnimocemoh, or “Backwards Homecoming,” and they need your help! The Student Council invites all members of the community to sign up for the week’s first major event, Blind Volleyball, a unique take on volleyball where neither team can see […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team sandwiched an overall frustrating night between a pair of exciting moments as it slipped past Heart of America Athletic Conference rival Grand View 86-84 in the Annual Toilet Paper game Wednesday. #3 WPU (15-1, 5-1 Heart), which via a loss by Graceland, is now in sole […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Vashti Nwagbaraocha (Jr., Milwaukee, Wis., Exercise Science) put on a show Wednesday night, simply willing the Statesmen women’s basketball team past Grand View 68-62 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. With the win, William Penn (11-4, 5-1 Heart) is now off to its best 15-game start since 1988-1989 (12-3). The win […]
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the “Voter Ready” outreach initiative Thursday to ensure Iowans are informed about recent election law changes, including the implementation of Voter ID. The “Voter Ready” educational effort breaks down the process into three simple action steps: register to vote, bring your ID, cast your ballot. […]
Phyllis M. Spears October 8, 1926 – January 10, 2018 Rose Hill, Iowa | Age 91 Phyllis Mae Spears, aged 91, of rural Rose Hill, passed away at the Serenity House surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1926 in Delta to Leslie and Faymie (Wilson) Goldman. […]
January 15th – The Library is closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16th at 4:00 p.m. (for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade) Experience the joy of Sensory Painting. Children will be painting with cotton puffs, q-tips, ribbons and more. January 16th at 5:00 p.m. (for 6th -12th Grade) Oskaloosa Police Office Gary Kutcher will […]
Pella, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians stepped into hostile territory on Tuesday evening, as they faced the Pella Dutch in Pella. It’s been a place the Indians have had a tough time winning at. The Indians shut down the Dutch 72-45, on the leadership of Senior Jared Kruse. Kruse had 20 points and 9 rebounds […]
by Wade Steinlage Lamoni–The William Penn wrestling team could not come out on top in some tight middle-weight matchups as it dropped a 25-21 Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet to Graceland Tuesday. WPU (1-4, 0-2 Heart) opened the evening with the early 6-0 lead as John Altieri (Jr., Warwick, R.I., Sociology) was awarded […]
PELLA — A team title at the Central College Under Armour Invitational helped the host school’s wrestling squad vault into the top-10 in this week’s National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III poll, coming in at No. 9. Individually, C.J. Pestano (125 pounds, senior, Torrance, Calif.) went back to No. 2, while Cam Timok (133 pounds, […]
