OTTUMWA — Matt and Sarah Kargol will open their exhibit, “His and Hers, Steel and Thread,” in the Indian Hills Community College Art Gallery at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. An artist’s reception will be held that evening from 7:00 until 8:30 that is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. A married […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the hiring of Tucker Black as the University’s first-ever Head Women’s Wrestling Coach. Black, a May 2019 graduate of Upper Iowa University with a degree in Agricultural Business, was a two-year starter and team captain for the Peacocks. A strong scholar-athlete, he graduated Magna Cum […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County E911 Service Board was sued by the Mahaska County Supervisors, stating that the 28E agreement with Mahaska County Emergency Management to manage 911 services was illegal. The basis for the lawsuit was that the votes on that 2015 28E agreement were illegal, something that both parties agree is true. Since […]
David Robbins January 19, 1924 – December 19, 2019 Dyersville (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 95 David Robbins, 95, of Dyersville and formerly of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Mercyone Dyersville Senior Care in Dyersville, Iowa. He was born January 19, 1924, in Fremont, Iowa, the son of Howard and Flossie Mae Caves Robbins. […]
by Jamie Brockman Head Coach Ryan Parker returned to the bench Tuesday night and picked up his 200th career win as the Oskaloosa boys won a thriller 54-52 over Washington. Still playing without seven-footer Xavier Foster, who is out with mono, the Indians knew they were in for a tough, physical challenge with the 3-1 […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team is playing well entering the holiday break and the raters have taken notice as the NAIA released its second Division I top-25 poll Wednesday. WPU (7-3, 5-2 Heart) has utilized its three-game winning streak to move to #26 with 32 points. Two weeks ago, the navy and gold defeated both […]
(DES MOINES) — This morning, House Republicans held elections to fill out the leadership team that will lead the caucus into the 2020 legislative session. House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Sexton (R-Rockwell City) as House Majority Whip. Sexton is a small business owner and operates a family farm in Calhoun County. He previously served as […]
Catherine Elizabeth Caudill March 22, 1925 – December 18, 2019 Albia, Iowa | Age 94 Catherine Elizabeth Caudill, age 94, of Albia passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Oakwood Specialty Care Center in Albia. Catherine was born March 22, 1925 to Pete and Anna (Gergely) Sereg at home in rural Eddyville, Iowa. Catherine […]
Patricia Kay Clark November 18, 1946 – December 18, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 73 Patricia Clark, 73, of Oskaloosa, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Mahaska Health Serenity House, in Oskaloosa, IA. Patricia Kay Clark, daughter of Lawrence and Clara (Bruns) Tremmel, was born November 18, 1946 in Sigourney, IA. The youngest of […]
At approximately 1:39 p.m. today at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, there was a perceived threat at a supply warehouse (Bldg. W12). Camp Dodge employees were notified of a lockdown after a 911 call was placed. Within five minutes, the first local law enforcement officers were on the scene. Iowa State Patrol, Polk County deputies […]
