MAHASKA COUNTY – The 8th Annual MHP Foundation Run in the Sun is set for Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Lacey Recreation Complex Community Stadium. Proceeds from this 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk will benefit the MHP Hospice Serenity House. According to MHP Foundation Chair Sandy Bailey, this is the second year of the Church […]
Kitty Kristine Burton September 6, 1960 – June 13, 2018 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 57 Kitty Kristine Burton, age 57, of Montezuma, passed away on June 13, 2018, at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, Iowa. Kitty was born on September 6, 1960 to Jim and Carolyne (Gray) King in Albia, Iowa. Kitty grew […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – The unveiling ceremony for the Iowa Building Historical Marker took place indoors on Thursday, June 14, despite wind and a downpour of rain. The building is located on the corner of Market and High Avenue on the Oskaloosa City Square and is part of a larger project called the […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors had a shorter meeting than usual on Tuesday, due in part to the upcoming transition of a new superintendent as of July 1, 2018. Approval of academic goals, approval of security camera system requests for proposals, as well as approval of […]
PELLA—Brandon Sturman, who piloted Aurora University (Ill.) to five indoor and outdoor men’s and women’s conference championships in two seasons, is the new head coach of Central College’s nationally prominent men’s and women’s track and field squads. Sturman replaces Joe Dunham, who will focus on his duties as men’s and women’s cross country coach after […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — Over a decade of creativity, writing, revision, deep thinking, and arrangement, a collection of poems written by Dr. Jared Pearce will be compiled in his upcoming publication, “The Annotated Murder of One.” What began in the summer of 2007, will finally be coming to fruition as Dr. Pearce’s full poem collection will […]
Mary E.M. Strey, Central College’s vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, is one of 20 senior college administrators selected by the Council of Independent Colleges to participate in a year-long Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program for prospective college and university presidents. The seminar-based program is designed to help individuals with the […]
Iowans encouraged to visit a strawberry grower or shop at a farmers market to enjoy these fresh, delicious treats DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reported today that many strawberry growers across the state are now reaching the peak season for many varieties of this delicious crop. Naig encouraged Iowans to visit […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–William Penn University athletic teams did not only succeed in competition this past school year, but they flourished in the classroom as well. While six programs earned berths to their respective national tournaments, over half of WPU’s athletic teams also surpassed the coveted 3.0 barrier for team Grade Point Average during 2017-2018. […]
PELLA—Central College placekicker Jon Alberts (junior, Huntley, Ill.) was tabbed for the Street & Smith’s football preseason Division III All-America squad. Alberts was the only Iowa Conference player selected. Last fall, Alberts set a school record with 14 field goals in 16 attempts, including a record four field goals in a win over Augustana College […]
