MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is sponsoring a four-part learning series called, “Soups on Us,” which offers enlightening facts and motivational tips to encourage a healthier lifestyle. These events are scheduled from Noon to 1 pm at the Mahaska County YMCA conference room. They are free and open to the public. Attendees will receive […]
Margaret Ann Ellis March 5, 1914 – March 1, 2018 Fairfield (Ollie), Iowa | Age 103 yrs., 11 mos., 27 days Margaret Ann Reinier Ellis, 103, of Fairfield and formerly of Ollie, died Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Sunnybrook Living Care Center in Fairfield. She was born Thursday, March 5, 1914, the daughter of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University released a statement this morning to Facebook saying: “It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of one of our William Penn students from an incident that occurred last night off campus. It is known at this time that the other individuals in this incident were […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Three Statesmen men’s track and field athletes will be seeking glory Friday as they compete at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships. Tristen Elmore (So., Ovied, Fla., Physical Education), Derek Robinson (Sr., Jenks, Okla., Communications), and Mofiyinfoluwa Alade (Fr., Hoffman Estates, Ill.) will all perform in their respective field events […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Four players scored at least 18 points as the Statesmen men’s basketball team advanced in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament with a 112-97 quarterfinal win over #8 seed MidAmerica Nazarene Wednesday. Top-seeded William Penn (27-3) won its quarterfinal matchup for the sixth year in a row; the program has only […]
Crisis Intervention Services is hosting their 1st Annual Paddy Cakes Breakfast fundraiser on March 17th from 7 – 10AM at the St. Mary’s Parish Center (301 High Ave E) in Oskaloosa. Cost is $5, children 5 and under eat free. This is a family event. There will be story reading and face painting available. All […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting Devon Dietz, Linn County Master Gardener about the needs of birds and what attracts them to your yard on Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. The presentation is open to the public; and there is no fee to […]
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — A second-place finish at the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships wasn’t enough to keep the Central College men’s track and field team at its previous ranking as the team fell to No. 19 in the USTFCCCA Division III Indoor Track and Field National Team Computer Rankings this week. Points in the National […]
PELLA— Central College seniors Emily Dine (Oldsmar, Fla., East Lake HS) and Jackie Kriegel (Marengo, Iowa Valley HS) were named to the all-Iowa Conference women’s basketball second team Wednesday morning. Dine ended the season averaging 13.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in league play. She is also the school’s all-time leader in […]
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — With the start of the season on the horizon, the Central College softball team is 21st in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III top-25 poll While the Dutch have yet to play a game, a contingent of southern and western teams have already started competition, including No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan University […]
