by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Heart of America Athletic Conference has announced that starting this year it will sponsor men’s and women’s bowling, including having a national-qualifying tournament at the end of the season. A total of six Heart institutions sponsor men’s and women’s bowling, including WPU, Baker, Clarke, Culver-Stockton, Grand View, and Mount Mercy. The […]
WAVERLY—What started as an uphill climb seemed to grow only steeper for the Central College football team Saturday in its first loss, a 47-20 stumble at Wartburg College. The defeat throws the American Rivers Conference title chase wide open, but the No. 20-rated Dutch remain in good position at 5-1 in the league, narrowly ahead […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Things were taking shape in front of St. Mary’s Parish in Oskaloosa on Saturday morning, as Nicholas Koening and assistants helped to put the finishing touches on Koening’s Eagle Scout project. Koening wanted to do something to benefit his church family in Oskaloosa. To get to this point, Koening said it had […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The cool and very windy morning on Saturday found dozens of volunteers working to plant trees in portions of Oskaloosa. Craig Coen, Chairperson of Oskaloosa Trees Forever was busy planting trees between the sidewalk and curb. Coen said adding those trees back is extremely important since so many Ash trees have been […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Indians are District 7 Champions after a win over South Tama on Friday night. It’s been since 2006 that the Indians were outright champions of their district, and Head Coach Jake Jenkins and his team were obviously happy to end that drought. The first half of the game belonged to the […]
Louise Daisy McLain July 15, 1919 – October 20, 2018 Grinnell (Montezuma), Iowa | Age 99 Louise McLain, 99 of Grinnell formerly of Montezuma passed away Saturday evening, October 20, 2018 at the Mayflower Care Center in Grinnell. Louise Daisy McLain, the daughter of Benjamin and Stella (Fayer) James, was born on July 15, 1919 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate stopped by the Mahaska County Courthouse this week to talk about the upcoming mid-term election and the policies that have been implemented to safeguard the vote. Pate said that it’s critical that Iowan’s still vote by paper ballot, and not the internet, so that there is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fundraiser is underway to help Oskaloosa police officers get additional body armor, in order to counter the threat of a shooter with a long rifle. Oskaloosa Police Officers already have some of the best soft body armor available to them, but the mother of an officer, Amy DeKleine, saw the need […]
Leaders at William Penn University and Oskaloosa High School Excited About Strong Relationship (OSKALOOSA, Iowa) —The signage celebrates the activities of William Penn University and Oskaloosa High School. The Stadium, named Statesmen Community Stadium, features both the Oskaloosa Indian and William Penn school logos. The field and track—together with the press box, hospitality suite, and […]
Ruth Aileen Yenger November 20, 1933 – October 20, 2018 Albia, Iowa | Age 84 Ruth Aileen Yenger, age 84, of Albia, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2018. Ruth was born on November 20, 1933 to Ralph and Pearl (King) Fisher on the family farm in rural Monroe County. Ruth attended Albia High School, […]
