STORM LAKE—Torrid 3-point shooting carried Buena Vista University to an 86-70 victory over the Central College men’s basketball team Wednesday. Buena Vista hit 13 3-point goals, including a 6-of-7 night from guard Michael Demers, who had 22 points. Central shot 50.9% from the field, but Buena Vista (8-8 overall, 5-2 conference) hit 52.4% and also […]
Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is happy to announce that scholarships will again be available through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 26th year. Through a partnership with “52577 Scholarship” any contributions to the program are tax deductible and can be made in any amount. If one chooses to donate $1,000 it will be […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s basketball player Kevion Blaylock (Sr., Houston, Texas, Information Technology) and women’s basketball player Morgan Terry (Jr., Cornersville, Tenn., Biology) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 3-9, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Blaylock averaged 20.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per contest in a pair of William Penn wins. The […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Oskaloosa boys’ basketball team was a worthy competitor against a pair of teams ahead of it in the league standings, but unfortunately could not take down either last week. OHS (2-7, 0-5 LHC) fell to then-Class 3A #10 Pella 64-47 last Tuesday and lost to Indianola 61-45 last Friday. The Indians […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Indians girls’ basketball team fell short against two ranked foes last week. OHS (6-4, 1-4 LHC) fell to then-Class 4A #11 Pella 78-37 last Tuesday and lost to Class 4A #5 Indianola 64-27 last Friday. Oskaloosa dug itself a huge hole versus the Dutch that it was never able to get […]
Patricia “Patty” Barnhill September 7, 1931 – January 10, 2022 Bussey, Iowa | Age 90 Patricia Joy (Vance) Barnhill, 90, of Bussey, died peacefully on January 10, 2022, at Serenity House in Oskaloosa, surrounded by family. Patty was born on September 7, 1931, to Frank Clair and Fern Sarah Vance at home in rural Bussey. […]
Ronald F. Morrow July 13, 1932 – January 10, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Ronald F. Morrow of Oskaloosa passed away on January 10, 2022, at the age of 89. Ronald was born the son of Durward and Mildred (Ladely) Morrow on July 13, 1932, in […]
Phyllis Jean Matson-Kupfer Ramey November 12, 1936 – January 10, 2022 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Age 85 Phyllis Ramey, 85, of Cedar Rapids passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Phyllis Jean Matson-Kupfer Ramey, daughter of Thomas Alfred and Lelah Mae Johnson Matson, was born November 12, 1936, in Decatur, Illinois. Phyllis […]
James “Jim” Henry Beaumont January 25, 1946 – January 10, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 75 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran James “Jim” Henry Beaumont, age 75, of Albia, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born […]
Donald “Don” Gene Gladson June 17, 1943 – January 10, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 78 Donald “Don” Gene Gladson, age 78, of Albia, passed away on January 10, 2022, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, under the care of EveryStep Hospice. Don was born on June 17, 1943, to Leo and Esther (Courtney) […]
