An Oskaloosa Community School District Press Release OSKALOOSA, IA — On Thursday, October 20, the Oskaloosa Community School District conducted a bus driver call-back drill. The goal was to assess the speed at which the bus fleet would be able to arrive at schools to transport students and staff to a safe location, in case […]
October 22, 2022 On Wednesday, October 19, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and her health policy advisors visited the facility of Mahaska Health, where she talked with healthcare physicians and administrators. Mahaska Health talked about rural healthcare delivery along with the broader topic of delivering care for the people in Southeast Iowa. After the discussion, Reynolds […]
PELLA — A 1-1 draw at halftime was broken by a pair of Luther College goals in the second half to send the Central College men’s soccer team to a 3-1 loss Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (3-10-2, 2-4-1 American Rivers Conference) went down on a goal in the seventh minute by Luther (9-3-5, 3-0-4 conference). […]
PELLA—Logan Mont (junior, Aurora, Ill., West Aurora HS) found the end zone as a receiver, rusher and passer as the Central College football team racked up a season-high 680 yards to outscore Simpson College 49-17 Saturday. Four Dutch players—and nearly a fifth—threw TD passes and 13 had receptions. They combined to complete 30 of 46 […]
DUBUQUE — After giving Luther College an early 1-0 lead with an own goal, the Central College women’s soccer team rallied for a 1-1 draw Saturday afternoon. The Norse (6-7-4, 2-3-2 American Rivers Conference) held a 1-0 lead after a Central (8-5-3, 2-3-2 conference) player accidentally hit the ball in during a Norse corner kick. […]
PELLA — Playing its second American Rivers Conference match in as many days, the Central College volleyball team was swept at Loras College Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (7-14, 1-6 conference) were taken down 25-20, 25-23, 25-20 by the Duhawks (8-17, 2-6 conference). “Unfortunately, we showed up pretty flat today,” coach Jeanne Czipri said. “At this […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University would like to welcome the community to a night of fun that includes Trick-or-Treating on Friday, October 28 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Penn Activity Center. People of all ages are welcome to participate and everyone is welcomed and encouraged to stay for the women’s volleyball match against Peru State that starts […]
Dr. Sidney Smith April 18, 1927 – October 20, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 95 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Dr. Sidney A. Smith, 95, of Oskaloosa, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Sidney Allen Smith, son of Cecil and Pearl (Cochran) Smith, was born […]
Mary Jo Watson January 24, 1938 – October 20, 2022 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 84 Mary Joann Watson, 84, of rural Montezuma was called home to our Lord and Savior Thursday afternoon, October 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Mary Jo was born January 24, 1938, to Floyd and Helen (McKibbin) Hasley […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s wrestling team will open the season with numerous grapplers on the watch list as the NAIA released its preseason polls Thursday. William Penn, which is tied for 35th in the nation with 28 points, has two individuals ranked at their respective weight classes. Returning national qualifiers Cameron Hargrove (So., Bolingbrook, Ill., Undecided) […]
