Archive for: July, 2018

Donny Schatz Dominates Brownells Big Guns Bash Night One at Knoxville!

Donny Schatz won night one of the Brownells Big Guns Bash with the World of Outlaws Friday at Knoxville (Knoxville Raceway Photo)

No One Can Turn Down Kelby Watt in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 29, 2018) – Donny Schatz kicked off the Brownells Big Guns Bash weekend with a dominating win Friday night at Knoxville Raceway. Though there was little doubt up front, fantastic racing behind the leader kept the large crowd gathered on […]

Oskaloosa Resident Attending William Penn University Awarded Charles Stephenson Smith Scholarship

William Penn University

OSKALOOSA, Iowa— Logan Lunsford of Oskaloosa, IA, a Senior at William Penn University majoring in Business Management, has been selected as a Charles Stephenson Smith Scholar through the Iowa College Foundation, an organization which raises funds for its 23 member independent colleges in Iowa. Endowed by a gift from the Charles Stephenson Smith Trust in […]

Gov. Reynolds announces appointment of Jim Lindenmayer to Board of Regents

State of Iowa Seal

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday that former Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) president Jim Lindenmayer of Ottumwa will serve as the newest member of the Iowa Board of Regents. “I am pleased to appoint Jim to the Board of Regents,” Gov. Reynolds said. “He spent the bulk of his career in leadership […]

Zimmerman To Be Honored

Jay Alan Zimmerman

One of three living “Legacy of Excellence” award recipients in The Alley, Jay Zimmerman, will be honored in a ceremony at 5:30 in The Alley on July 6. The Public is invited to attend! OSKALOOSA: Jay Alan Zimmerman, born and raised in Oskaloosa, is known as “Broadway’s Beethoven.” He is a deaf composer, author, speaker, […]

Vera Mayer Trust Scholarship Awarded to Oskaloosa Resident from William Penn University

William Penn University

OSKALOOSA, Iowa— Carrie Kral of Oskaloosa, IA, a Senior at William Penn University, has been selected as a Vera Mayer Trust Scholar through the Iowa College Foundation, an organization which raises funds for its 23 member independent colleges in Iowa. The estate of Mrs. Vera Mayer in 1983 established an endowed scholarship fund that provides […]

Robert Lee Elder

Robert Lee Elder

July 2018 Jan. 27, 1940 – Nov. 26, 2017 United States Air Force A2C E-3 The flag flying over the bandstand during July is in honor of Robert Lee Elder. A graduated of Shenandoah High School with the class of 1958, Robert enlisted in the United States Air Force, Dec. 14, 1962, in Omaha, NE. […]

Grinnell’s White named CSCAA Scholar All-American

Grinnell College Athletics

GRINNELL, Iowa – Summer White ’18, who wrapped up a stellar diving career at Grinnell College in 2017-18, has been named Scholar All-America honorable mention by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for the second year in a row. The award recognizes students that have achieved a grade point average of […]

Peek-A-Boo Point Enjoys a Trail Tram Tour

Peek-A-Boo Point Child Care took a ride on the MCRF Trail Trams (submitted photo)

MCRF Press Release It was a perfect morning in June for a Trail Tram Tour with three full trams for Peek-A-Boo Point Child Care. The children loved the nature around the trail even spotting otters, a turtle, deer, and many geese. Trail Tram Tours are fun for all ages! To schedule your tour call 641-672-2499, […]

Rebekka Hartwig of What Cheer Selected as UPS Scholar from William Penn University

William Penn University

OSKALOOSA, Iowa— Rebekka Hartwig of What Cheer, IA, a Senior at William Penn University, has been selected as a UPS Scholar and recipient of a $2,750 scholarship through the Iowa College Foundation, an organization which raises funds for its 23 member independent colleges in Iowa. The Iowa College Foundation is a statewide association for private […]

Drum Corps Competition Marches into Lacey Recreation Complex

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — Anticipation and excitement has filled the air since William Penn University’s Athletic Bands program announced a competitive marching and music event will be returning to Oskaloosa. Drum Corps Mid-America is a competition between eight of the best Open Class Drum & Bugle Corps from across the U.S. This unique experience will be […]

             

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