Atchison, Kan.–Another strong start gave way to poor late play as the Statesmen women’s basketball team lost 65-50 to Benedictine in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener Saturday. William Penn (0-2, 0-1 Heart), which led by eight early and held an advantage in the third quarter, was outscored 38-23 after intermission in the setback. […]
Ottumwa, Iowa – The gathering of friends and family at Champion Bowl in Ottumwa on Saturday was filled mostly with smiles and laughter. They gathered in honor of their loved one, Brian Rainey, a Mahaska County Deputy who passed away on August 11th, 2020. The group was hosting the event and raffle to raise money […]
Betty Williams September 2, 1927 – November 14, 2020 Centerville (Eddyville), Iowa | Age 93 Betty Jane Williams, age 93, of Centerville, formerly of Eddyville, passed away on November 14, 2020, at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. Betty was born on September 2, 1927 to Azle and Margaret (Hart) Shilling. Betty was raised […]
by Justin Burtis Cedar Falls — A matchup of undefeated teams took place Saturday at the UNI Dome in the 1A semifinal. The Falcons of OABCIG entered with the longest winning streak in the state at 23 games, including the 2A State Championship last year. Meanwhile, the Cobras were back in the Dome having won […]
Deborah Wald November 16, 1953 – November 13, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 66 Deborah Wald, 66, of Oskaloosa, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Deborah Sue Wald, daughter of Calvin LeRoye and Elaine Kay (Provin) Musgrove, was born November 16, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Her father’s […]
Little Hawkeye Conference Dallas Center-Grimes, Grinnell, Indianola, Newton Norwalk, Oskaloosa, Pella, Pella Christian As of November 13, 2020 RE: Health Practices and Restrictions at Little Hawkeye Conference Athletic Events Attendance will be restricted at Little Hawkeye Conference sporting events until further notice. With cases of COVID-19 rapidly rising across the State of Iowa, we are […]
Oskaloosa–An All-American a year ago, Joe Eads (Jr., Morrison, Ill., Biology) has springboarded to the top of the rankings as the NAIA released its first men’s wrestling polls Friday. Eads, who was seventh at 149 pounds last season, enters his junior campaign at #2, trailing only Denver Stonecheck of Life (Ga.) who was last year’s […]
PELLA, IA (11/13/2020) Central College’s theatre department will present the film “TRANSFORMED” online only from Nov. 18-21. It can be accessed at central.edu/transformed. The nearly 60-minute film is an original production directed by Mary Jo Sodd, professor of theatre, and Eric Bridges, an independent filmmaker who graduated from Central in 2012. The two reached out […]
City facilities available by appointment only beginning 11/16/2020 Beginning Monday, November 16, 2020, city buildings including but not limited to City Hall, Fire Station, and the Street Shop will be closed to walk-in traffic. Customers may enter city facilities by appointment only, wearing a facemask, and following minimum social distancing requirements. Masks will be made […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Members of the American Legion and the various groups within that organization held a food drive and raised funds to feed the hungry in Mahaska County. When it was all said and done, they had collected hundreds of pounds of food and approximately $1000 in cash and gift certificates were donated. Some […]
