Stephanie J. Cornelder December 28, 1947 – February 2, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 70 Stephanie Jane (Becker) Cornelder, 70, of Oskaloosa passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2018, at her home in Oskaloosa. Stephanie was born December 28, 1947, in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Wendell and Carmen Elizabeth (Loynachan) Becker. Stephanie attended […]
Charlotte Joan Kitzman September 12, 1951 – February 2, 2018 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 66 Charlotte Kitzman, 66, of What Cheer died Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Charlotte Joan Kitzman was born September 12, 1951 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of Raymond James Newcomb and Ramona Irene […]
Jean Marie Allen February 8, 1927 – February 2, 2018 Johnston (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 90 Jean Marie Allen, who sold thousands of lunch tickets to a generation of students at Jefferson Elementary school and proudly wore the nickname “Mean Jean,” given to her by Band of the 80s members as the Oskaloosa High School […]
DUBUQUE — The Central College men’s basketball team earned an 85-78 road Iowa Conference victory over the University of Dubuque Saturday evening. Central (9-12, 6-6 conference) raced out to a 46-38 halftime lead and held off Dubuque (12-9, 4-8 conference) down the stretch to close out game. Dubuque cut the Central lead to 69-67 with […]
DUBUQUE — A 24-19 first quarter lead slipped away from the Central College women’s basketball team Saturday in a 79-62 loss to the University of Dubuque. Central trailed 41-38 at the break but a 22-7 third quarter doomed the Dutch. “Really thought the start of the third quarter was the difference,” said coach Joe Steinkamp. […]
by Ken Rozenboom The pace has really started to pick up at the Iowa Capitol as legislation works through subcommittees and committees. Among the bills moving through the Senate process is SSB 3048 which allows the use of blue and white lights on snow plows to prevent car accidents. The program was originally a study […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn bowling teams are continuing their tradition of excellent play and are on the verge of once again battling for a trip to nationals. The men’s squad is currently 17th in collegebowling.com’s power ranking, while the women are 35th nationally. A total of 178 men’s teams are included in the […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn soccer teams will once again be hosting a pair of indoor high school 7v7 tournaments this winter. The boys’ tournament will be held on Sunday, February 25, while the girls’ tournament is on Sunday, March 4. Teams are guaranteed three 30-minute games. The tournaments will be held on the […]
Dixie Lee Thompson May 26, 1941 – February 1, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 76 Dixie Lee Thompson, 76, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born May 26, 1941, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis and Frances Padgett Moore. Dixie attended school in […]
by Allison McGuire Oskaloosa Republicans and Democrats will gather this Monday, February 5th at 7 p.m. for the midterm precinct caucuses. Midterm caucuses provide an opportunity for party activists to discuss the principal goals, objectives, and positions that will make up their platform and designate the delegates who will attend the county party convention in […]
