Archive for: April, 2018

Loebsack Has Coffee And Conversation With Constituents

Verna Bolibaugh wanted to know why Republicans and Democrats don't work together to get things done.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa’s 2nd Congressional Representative Dave Loebsack was in Oskaloosa during the noon hour to meet with, and talk with constituents about what was on their minds. Loebsack walked from table to table greeting many, ending up at the table of Verna Bolibaugh. “When are the Republicans and the Democrats going to work […]

Chalk The Walk Hits Five Year Mark

Artists of all ages took part in the 5th annual Chalk the Walk.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Chalk marks surrounded the bandstand in downtown Oskaloosa on Saturday morning. William Penn’s Digital Communication program teamed up with FACE of Mahaska County, and Mahaska County United Way for this year’s event. Chalking the sidewalks of downtown Oskaloosa officially got underway at 10 am and went until noon, with a free will […]

Special Olympics Plants Tree In Honor Of Marquis Todd

Michelle and Malcolm Turner help plant a tree in honor of their son, Marquis Todd on Saturday.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The planting of a tree in someone’s memory is a living tribute that will benefit future generations and provide a long-lasting memorial. On Saturday, family, friends, students, and faculty of Wm. Penn gathered just outside the northwest corner of the Penn Activity Center (PAC) to plant a tree in memory of Marquis […]

Oskaloosa Students Walk Out To Remember Victims Of School Shootings

Students from Oskaloosa High School walk out on Friday, April 20, 2018 to remember those killed in school shootings.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Shortly after 10 am on Friday morning, approximately 75 students from the Oskaloosa High School walked out of class to raise awareness of gun violence in schools. The group walked out the front door of the high school towards 3rd Street, then made their way to the flag pole in front of […]

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Ruth A Danner

Ruth A. Danner July 02, 1934 – April 21, 2018 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 83 Ruth Ann Danner, 83, of What Cheer died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Ruth Ann Danner was born in Boone, Iowa on July 2, 1934, the daughter of Guy and Sadie Murphy Soderstrum. […]

Mahaska County Habitat For Humanity Finding Hope In The Future

Lynette Walker signed her letter of intent with Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity to build her a new home in Oskaloosa.

The nonprofit is once again finding its legs after a year of regrouping. Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fresh new board is now in place with Tiffany Anderson leading the effort as the director. Some of that new energy is being shown with two new projects recently announced from the organization. Michelle Purdum, board member for […]

Sun shines on Central’s distance runners

Central Dutch Athletics

AZUSA, CALIF. — New career and season-bests times were in high demand for the Central College track and field team on Friday night at the Bryan Clay Invitational. The four-man contingent of Dutch men’s distance runners achieved or matched career-best times in six of the seven races they ran on Friday. Not to be outdone, […]

Over 45 Cars Participate in Friday’s Practice at Knoxville!

Friday night was practice night at the Knoxville Raceway. (submitted photo)

by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 20, 2018 – Over 45 cars participated in Friday’s practice night at Knoxville. Quickest lap of the night unofficially went to Davey Heskin at 14.779 seconds. Calvin Landis led the led the 360’s with a lap of 15.734 seconds. The 305’s were led unofficially by Kade Higday’s 16.511 seconds. […]

Dutch grab Iowa Conference baseball win over Simpson

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA — It wasn’t the prettiest of games but the Central College baseball team triumphed over Iowa Conference rival Simpson College Friday evening 13-9 in Pella. Central (12-15, 3-8) starting pitcher Tanner Wood (sophomore, Pella) struggled on the mound, throwing four innings, allowing nine hits, surrendering seven runs, six earned, walking three and striking out […]

               

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