Joshua G McCurdy March 28, 1977 – December 11, 2020 Fremont, Iowa | Age 43 Joshua G. McCurdy, 43, of Fremont, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at the MHP Hospital Emergency Room. He was born March 28, 1977, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Larry and Connie Marlin McCurdy. Josh attended Fremont, Eddyville, and Ottumwa […]
Myrna Harding April 19, 1929 – December 12, 2020 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 91 Myrna “Phyllis” Harding, passed away on December 12, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born on April 19, 1929 to Lloyd James and Lolo Gladys (Thompson) Johnson in Fredrick, Iowa. Phyllis married John Den Hartog, and they had two […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The holiday season often brings much excitement, and during this time of the year, we can often let our guard down. Oskaloosa News spoke with Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem about things we can do to help keep ourselves and our valuables safe during this time. “Every year on the holidays, […]
Prevent winter freezing by following some basic guidance AMES, Iowa – Although December and November have been fairly mild so far, colder weather is for sure on its way. In the meantime, Iowans should make sure the water supply to their house and livestock buildings is well protected from freezing. In the November-December edition of […]
DES MOINES — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it has awarded $143,892,544.40 to 11 broadband providers to bring broadband to rural Iowa. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction is a federal program focusing on bringing broadband to 10 million Americans. Nearly all rural locations eligible for the award will receive […]
James Seaman December 11, 1949 – December 10, 2020 Bloomfield, Iowa | Age 70 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran James “Jim” Seaman, age 70, of Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield, Iowa. He was born December 11, 1949, in Mahaska County, Iowa, the son […]
Cedar Rapids — Winning twice over a team in conference is always a challenge. Pulling off that feat over the span of four nights adds another degree of difficulty that the Statesmen had to overcome. Regardless, the William Penn men’s basketball team pulled away late in the first half en route to a 76-58 victory […]
Cedar Rapids–The William Penn women’s basketball team overcame several issues to slip past Mount Mercy 57-51 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Thursday. The Statesmen (5-4, 5-3 Heart), playing without starting point guard Maci Kuchta (Fr., Columbia, Mo., Biology) due to injury, trailed by as many as 11 points early in the third quarter, […]
Oskaloosa–The era of Statesmen women’s wrestling finally began Wednesday as the team hosted Indian Hills CC in a non-conference dual meet. After some team scoring issues were clarified, it was announced that William Penn won the dual 18-17 over the Falcons. WPU (1-0) won four matches, highlighted by two falls, which in the end was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School Principal Stacy Bandy has resigned. The Oskaloosa School Board unanimously voted at their December 8th meeting to accept the resignation of Stacy Bandy, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. According to a letter from Bandy contained within the Board agenda, Bandy informed the Board and Superintendent […]
