Oskaloosa, Iowa – A small crowd was gathered in the parking lot at Mahaska Health Partnership this past week to watch the latest technology get unloaded and moved into the Mahaska Health Partnership building. Julie Hartke, Director of Radiology at MHP, was happy to see their new MRI scanner being craned into place this week. […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–A total of five Statesmen claimed postseason laurels as the all-Heart of America Athletic Conference men’s basketball teams were announced by the league office Monday. Dominique Shaw (Sr., Lufkin, Texas, Wellness and Recreation) and Terrell Thompson (Sr., Indianapolis, Ind., Wellness and Recreation) were chosen for the first team, while JC Washington (Sr., […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Five members of the William Penn women’s basketball program were honored as the all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced by the league office Monday. Vashti Nwagbaraocha (Jr., Milwaukee, Wis., Exercise Science) was voted to the Heart’s first team, while Kate Ylitalo (So., Maple Plain, Minn., Biology) collected a second-team nod. […]
(DES MOINES) — This evening, Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) voted in support of House File 2377, which will help address the opioid epidemic in Iowa. The bill focuses on preventing doctor shopping, reducing over prescribing, and supporting individuals suffering from addiction. “The opioid epidemic has had a devastating impact on our communities and the […]
MCRF held the 8th Annual Bowling Tournament Fundraiser with a silent auction this past Friday the 23th. The fundraiser brought in over $6,000 and was a fun time for everyone! The bowling tournament had a new winner for the first time in SEVEN YEARS!! Hy-Vee took the trophy for the 8th Annual Bowling Tournament. The […]
Marjorie Mae Andrews May 1, 1924 – February 25, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 93 Marjorie (Hahn) Andrews, 93, of Oskaloosa, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Marjorie Mae Andrews was born May 1, 1924, to Lewis and Esther (Schmutz) Hahn in Moscow, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Area law enforcement and teachers with the Oskaloosa Elementry School took time on Monday to practice and train in the event of an active shooter. No students were in school that day, as teachers were finalizing grades for the end of the trimester. Oskaloosa Police Lieutenant Gary McClun said the opportunity for […]
Pleasant Hill, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians stepped into the Southeast Polk High School on Monday. They were looking to mark off one more goal they had set for themselves when the season started, and that was a trip to Wells Fargo Arena and the state basketball tournament. The opening tip-off went to Carlisle. Their […]
Louise Carolyn Gray December 7, 1948 – February 24, 2018 Knoxville (Montezuma), Iowa | Age 69 Louise Gray, 69 of Knoxville and formerly of Montezuma passed away Saturday evening, February 24, 2018 at the Knoxville Hospital. Louise Carolyn Gray, the daughter of Melvin and Gwenda (Jones) Walker, was born on December 7, 1948 in Montezuma, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fresh coating of ice impacted the attendance at Saturday morning’s Eggs & issues inside Smokey Row Coffee House. Rep. Guy Vander Linden and Sen. Ken Rozenboom were able to make it to the morning question and answer session. Missing was Rep. Larry Sheets, who would have had to travel from the […]
