
OSKALOOSA – At this past week’s special session of the Oskaloosa School Board, the Board reviewed the district’s current Return to Learn plan as well as current COVID-19 data for Mahaska County, to determine if any changes to the plan are needed. For now, Superintendent Paula Wright is not recommending changes. Wright noted during the […]
Oct 28 2020 | Posted in
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Cedar Rapids – The Oskaloosa Girls Volleyball team had their historic season come to an end at Cedar Rapids Xavier on Tuesday night. The #15 Indians lost in three sets to #1 Xavier 16-25, 24-26, 19-25. Head Coach Jennifer Comfort commented, “I don’t feel the score reflected how competitive the match really was. The Indians […]

Local News Candidates For Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Visit Oskaloosa Mahaska Public Health Talks Latest COVID-19 Information Local Veteran Honored With Quilt Mahaska County Elections Update Grant Funds Support Virtual Care At Mahaska Health Oskaloosa Fire Chief Talks Fire Safety Legion To Collect For Those In Need Enrollment Growth at William Penn University Exterior […]
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Approximately 75 Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company and Company B, First of the 171st Aviation Regiment in Davenport, Iowa, recently received deployment orders for Operation Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve in U.S. Central Command. Soldiers from two detachment units in the Minnesota National Guard will also deploy alongside these Iowa National Guard Soldiers. Central […]
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Kenneth L Doty Sr. August 26, 1938 – October 26, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 82 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Kenneth Leroy Doty, Sr., 82, of Oskaloosa died Monday, October 26, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Oskaloosa. He was born August 26, 1938, in Keokuk County, Iowa, the son of […]
Oct 27 2020 | Posted in
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Sandy Whitfield July 30, 1966 – October 26, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 54 Sandy Whitfield, 54, of Oskaloosa passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at her home in Keomah Village, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Sandra Kay Whitfield, daughter of Merrill Dean and Lois Mae (Failyer) Stock, was born July 30, 1966, in Newton, Iowa. Sandra spent […]
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The Mahaska County Soccer Club finished youth recreation league games on a cold and windy note on Friday evening, October 23rd. Despite the bitter cold, and an audience covered in blankets, smiles could still be seen on the player’s faces! The evening ended the season for the recreation league, but travel league plays away from […]
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Local News Candidates For Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Visit Oskaloosa Mahaska Public Health Talks Latest COVID-19 Information Local Veteran Honored With Quilt Mahaska County Elections Update Grant Funds Support Virtual Care At Mahaska Health Oskaloosa Fire Chief Talks Fire Safety Legion To Collect For Those In Need Enrollment Growth at William Penn University Exterior […]
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Peru, Neb.– The William Penn women’s volleyball team hit the road on Tuesday as they took on the Peru State Bobcats. Looking to snap a two-game losing streak, the Statesmen overcame early adversity to defeat the Bobcats in five sets by scores of 23-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-19, 15-12. The win moves WPU to 12-4 overall […]
Oct 27 2020 | Posted in
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Waukee–The Statesmen shotgun sports teams hit the range yet again over the weekend, competing at the second Iowa Conference 100-100-100 of the fall Saturday. William Penn placed second out of six teams with 1,293 targets hit out of 1,500 total. Grand View nipped the navy and gold by 10 targets (1,303) for the team crown. […]
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