Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa High School Marching Indians have already been hard at work, building the skills to impress the home crowd, and impress judges at competitions. The band is under the direction of newcomer Mr. Chris Copeland, who is now the band director for Oskaloosa High School. The music for the performance will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The whistles marked the start of football season this week, as the Indians hosted their week-long camp. Last year, the Indians were 8-2 on the season, defeating Pella along the way. A state playoff birth saw the Indians bowing out in the first round. It’s a new team with the same goals […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The George Daily Summer Youth Camp just wrapped up its 20th year of providing learning opportunities for area youth. Andy McGuire, Education Director and Lead Teacher at George Daily Auditorium, spoke with Oskaloosa News about his seven years leading the Summer Youth Camp. Back in 1999, the Summer Youth Camp started as […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa football record holder Aaron Blom has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes as a preferred walkon. Blom announced his decision earlier in the week, thanking God “for blessing me with the opportunities and abilities that he has given me. Next, I would like to thank my family for being very supportive of […]
Dennis LeRoy Spears January 14, 1944 – August 11, 2019 Albia, Iowa | Age 75 Dennis LeRoy Spears, age 75, of Albia passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Dennis was born on January 14, 1944, to Daniel and Frances (Tisue) Spears in Centerville, IA. Dennis attended school […]
(Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 10, 2019 – James McFadden of Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia was triumphant in the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” championship chase. McFadden not only won the Knoxville 360 Nationals, but also qualified for Saturday’s finale in the 410 Nationals, finishing eighth. McFadden earned $2,000 for his title, […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 10, 2019) – In 2017, Connecticut’s David Gravel scored a perfect 500 score at the Knoxville Nationals and was the odds-on favorite heading into Saturday. That race ended for him with mechanical woes. Two years later, the Watertown, Connecticut, driver is the 59th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Off in the distance, a summer storm was rumbling its way past Oskaloosa. On the concrete areas of the playgrounds at Oskaloosa Elementary School, volunteers worked on painting activities to help inspire play when the rest of the playground is too wet to enjoy. Mary Hersom was leading the efforts, coordinating volunteers […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 9, 2019) – FVP “Hard Knox” Night lived up to its name Friday at Knoxville Raceway! Kerry Madsen prevailed in the event that saw the top four drivers lock themselves into Saturday night’s 59th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores $150,000 to win finale. […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–William Penn University announced today it has agreed to a five-year exclusive partnership with BSN SPORTS and Nike, across uniforms, apparel, footwear, and all equipment beginning in July 2019. “William Penn University is excited about this new partnership with BSN SPORTS and Nike,” William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule sad. “The landscape […]
