
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, June 4th, 2021, Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) and Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Modernization Act. This legislation would, for the first time in 30 years, increase the amount of money the VA is permitted to reimburse clinical employees for continuing professional education expenses. “Ensuring […]
				
		
			Jun 5 2021 | Posted in 
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Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the hiring of Andy Commins as the new Head Women’s Soccer Coach. A long-time resident of Iowa, Commins returns to the state after a year as head coach at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, an NCAA Division III program in Kings Point, N.Y. […]
				
		
			Jun 5 2021 | Posted in 
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Emma Nadine Olin November 09, 1927 – June 03, 2021 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 93 Emma Olin, 93 of What Cheer, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her home. Emma Nadine Olin was born on November 9, 1927 to Oscar O. Olin and Maude I. Olin in Deep River, Iowa. Emma […]
				
		
			Jun 4 2021 | Posted in 
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DES MOINES, Iowa (June 1, 2021) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Cooler weather and overcast skies have slowed some corn and soybean growth,” said Secretary Naig. […]
				
		
			Jun 4 2021 | Posted in 
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by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians Varsity defeated Newton 3-0 on Wednesday as three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Marcus Fresquez got Kael Swarts to hit into a fielder’s choice to finish off the game. The pitching was strong on both sides. Oskaloosa Indians Varsity pitchers struck out six, while Newton pitchers sat down eight. […]
				
		
	 
	
		
		
			
MONTEZUMA – North Mahaska’s baseball and softball teams hit the road June 2 to take on Montezuma in South Iowa Cedar League play. North Mahaska won the girl’s game 11-6 and the boys fell 9-3. North Mahaska was able to take advantage of 14 hits and seven Monte miscues in the girl’s game. Junior Zoe […]
				
		
	 
	
		
		
			
by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday night was a near perfect night for racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa on VanUtrecht Farms and Stout Trucking Hall Of Fame Voting night at the races. The headliner of the night was the Mid State Machine Stock Car feature event. Derrick Agee had won the first […]
				
		
	 
	
		
		
			
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Manchester United is moving ahead with the installation of a state-of-the-art LED lighting system at Old Trafford. The new system will be custom designed, manufactured, and installed by Musco Lighting. Musco’s Total Light Control—TLC for LED®️ technology features customized optics that directs light onto the pitch, eliminating glare from players or […]
				
		
	 
	
		
		
			
Infomation by Jay Harms Game 1: Osky 10-2 Newton Osky 10 runs, 14 hits, 0 errors Newton 2 runs, 8 hits, 5 errors Winning Pitcher: Shannon Van Rheenen pitched all 7 innings, giving up 2 runs on 8 hits, walking 5 and striking out 2 batters. Van Rheenen ran her record to 3-0. Trailed 1-0 […]
				
		
	 
	
		
		
			
 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Ann Brower and Sherry Vavra, two of the original ‘Alley KADTS’ continue to work almost daily on making sure the space is welcoming to the community. The alley next to Smokey Row was once a bit of an eyesore, but back in 2015, a group of women had a vision for […]
				
		
			Jun 3 2021 | Posted in 
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