by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–For the second-straight week, Austin Munoz (Jr., Harrisville, Utah, Sports Management) has proven to be a tremendous relief goalkeeper as he was again named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Monday. Munoz claimed his second award after guiding the Statesmen to a huge win over #15 […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–A record-tying performance helped Elise Warne (Sr., Melbourne, Australia, Exercise Science) net another laurel as she was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week Monday. Warne won her ninth career award (four this fall) after leading William Penn to a high finish at the NAIA Preview, which featured […]
Featuring virtual reality impaired driving and texting simulator (OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour® program uses a high-tech simulator, impact video, and a number of other resources to educate the public about the dangers of texting while driving and intoxicated driving. The simulator allows participants to experience the potential consequences of distracted and impaired […]
by Coach Todd Miller The Oskaloosa Freshman football team traveled to South Tama for their last game of the year. The team ended up finishing strong by winning the game 55-6. This win gave the team a 7-1 record on the year and the mythical district co-champs as Pella, Newton and Osky all lost one […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. In 2010 the city of Pella determined it was comparable in cost to build a replacement airport versus expanding their current facility—which was built in the late 1960’s. Evidently some deficient city planning has led […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Some members of the Mahaska Young Professionals spent some time on Monday evening at the Oskaloosa Art Center painting their own garden gnome statues. Janet Kuskie, the Mahaska Young Professionals President, said it was decided to do a pottery type of project, and they wanted something different to draw in a different […]
Ryan Slager-Football GRINNELL, Iowa – After a record-breaking performance, Grinnell College linebacker Ryan Slager ’19 has been named the Midwest Conference Football Defensive Player of the Week. Slager, from Orland Park, Ill. (Amos Alonzo Stagg), made history Saturday by breaking the NCAA Division III record for career tackles. He had 18 stops against Lake Forest […]
Carson Breon (chorus) and Nia Hoekstra (band) of Pella Christian High School have attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians by being selected as members of the 2018 All-State Music Festival. Carson is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Tim and Shannon Breon of Oskaloosa, IA, and Nia is the daughter […]
In addition to reducing nutrient loss, cover crops can provide long-term value to farmers DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that farmers who are using cover crops and not receiving state or federal cost share can sign up for a $5 per acre premium reduction on their crop insurance. A […]
by Wade Steinlage Indianapolis, Ind.–With the team’s top rollers having off performances, Amber Ovel (Sr., Waterloo, Iowa, Business Management) stepped to the forefront to guide the William Penn women’s bowling team at the Columbia 300 Western Shootout Saturday and Sunday. William Penn, which is ranked #15 in collegebowling.com’s rating, finished 11th out of 27 teams […]
