Archive for: April, 2018

Keith Hunt

Keith Hunt August 17, 1925 – April 14, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 92 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran (George) Keith Hunt, 92, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, April 14, 2017, at the Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. He was born August 17, 1925, near Peoria, Iowa, the son of George and […]

Recognizing The Unseen Heroes

Brandi Greatbatch sits at her workstation for Mahaska County 911 Communications.

Last Week was National Public Safety Telecom­municators Week, recognizing the unseen work of the men and women who answer your call for help. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Located inside the Mahaska County Law Center is a secure room where individuals of Mahaska County 911 Communications are the first individuals you speak with when an emergency strikes. […]

OHS Boys Compete At Saydel Meet

The boys’ track and field team was in action Thursday traveling to Saydel for a huge 16 team meet. Our young men continue to knock down their personal bests, this time 15 new PRs being set and 1 new relay season best in our shuttle hurdle team. Leading the way Thursday was Carter Huyser and […]

Jim Duncan track Invitational yields good times for Central men

Central Dutch Athletics

DES MOINES — At a critical juncture of the season, the Central College men’s outdoor track and field team used Friday’s Jim Duncan Invitational to continue the preparation process for the month of May and championship season. The Jim Duncan Invitational, hosted by Drake University, featured competitors from all three levels of NCAA competition, NAIA […]

Ottumwa Man Charged With Two Counts Of Sexual Abuse

Oskaloosa Police Department (file photo)

On Friday April 13, 2018 the Oskaloosa Police Department charged Mason Nelson, age 19, of Ottumwa Iowa with two counts of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree. These charges stem from and investigation into allegations that on March 10th and 13th 2018 he reportedly had sexual contact with two fourteen year old juveniles while staying in Oskaloosa. […]

Bentley Tabbed as First Men’s Volleyball Coach in William Penn History

Luke Bentley (submitted photo)

by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce that Luke Bentley has been hired as the school’s first-ever Head Men’s Volleyball Coach. Bentley comes to WPU from fellow Heart of America Athletic Conference institution Clarke University where he served as an assistant men’s coach the past two seasons. While […]

Central’s Walker finishes runner-up at Wartburg men’s golf invitational

Central Dutch Athletics

WAVERLY — Central College sophomore Nick Walker (Naperville, Ill., Neuqua Valley HS) was runner-up at the Wartburg College Spring Invitational Friday afternoon after a round of 73 at the par-72, 6,614-yard Prairie Links Golf Club in Waverly. Walker navigated tough conditions with winds reaching 35+ mph and temperatures dipping to sub-40 degrees to shoot his […]

Police Chief Search Down To Ten Applicants

The Oskaloosa Civil Service Commission met this past week to hear an update on the process of hiring a new police chief.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – A meeting of the Oskaloosa Civil Service Commission this past week indicated that the process of hiring the city’s new police chief was down to 10 candidates. The process of finding candidates is being spearheaded by Stephen Niebur with Moulder & Associates. Niebur said there was a total of 70 applicants for […]

Area Shrine Bowl Participants Honored

Blake Van Veldhuizen - Oskaloosa, Rachel Freeborn - North Mahaska, Kyle Kilmer - BGM.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The annual Iowa Shrine Bowl will take place on July 21st, 2018 at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. On Wednesday night, the parents, siblings, Shriners, and others gathered at the American Legion in Oskaloosa to honor three area participants to this year’s game. Kyle Kilmer from BGM, Rachel Freeborn from North […]

OHS Girls Place 3rd At East Marshall Meet

Oskaloosa Head Coach Betsy Luck commented on the team’s effort. “What a great night for a track meet! The weather along with the team’s great attitude brought seven personal records and two season-best relays. Not just by a little but three events with over 20-second improvements!! Leah Wilcox and Anniston McDougall in the 3000 and […]

           

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