Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students and staff filed into the Oskaloosa Elementary gymnasium on Wednesday morning, understanding that the first assembly of the year would help set the tone for future assemblies. There were news cameras and reporters from many different media outlets. The OHS Cheerleaders performed, and a short video was presented. All of the […]
Craig J. Downing April 12, 1922 – September 12, 2023 Oskaloosa (Sigourney), Iowa | Age 101 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Craig J. Downing, age 101, of Oskaloosa passed away peacefully September, 12, 2023, at the Oskaloosa Care Center. Born April 12, 1922, in Floris, Iowa, Craig was the last surviving son […]
Studio Osky at 212 North Market Street in Oskaloosa invites you to attend the next Mahaska Mixer co-hosted by the Mahaska Chamber Diplomats on Thursday October 5. Studio Osky is an art collective and gallery featuring art exhibits, artist receptions, open mic nights and more. Plan to attend the grand opening ribbon cutting at 4:30 […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 12, 2023 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday announced that he has directed several House committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into unproven GOP allegations that President Joe Biden profited from his son’s business dealings when he was vice president in the Obama administration. […]
Janet Potthoff-Farner February 2, 1962 – September 11, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 61 The beautiful soul that was Janet Potthoff Farner, age 61, of Oskaloosa, passed away at 5:45 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House while being held by her daughter, son and husband. She passed away peacefully […]
Ottumwa, IA – The Indian Hills Volleyball team picked up its third consecutive win over league foe Iowa Western Community College with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night at the Hellyer Center. With the win, the Warriors improve to 10-6 overall on the year. Indian Hills picked up two straight set wins, 25-20 and 26-24 before […]
PELLA — The Central College women’s tennis team evened its season record by winning its first American Rivers Conference match of the season 7-2 against Nebraska Wesleyan University Tuesday. Central (2-2, 1-1 American Rivers Conference) battled its way through the doubles matches against the Prairie Wolves (1-1, 1-1 conference), taking two out of three. Becca […]
PELLA—Maybe the only thing harder than shooting a 68 is to shoot another the next day. But that’s what senior Harold Dobernecker (Nevada) did for the Central College men’s golf team as a record performance propelled him to medalist honors in a 120-player field at the Carthage (Wis.) Firebirds Fall Classic Tuesday. Dobernecker, who was […]
MONTEZUMA – Monday was another typical North Mahaska-Montezuma contest. North Mahaska’s volleyball team made the trip up U.S. 63 for a meeting with their old nemesis and came away with a 25-22, 25-21, 25-20 South Iowa Cedar League victory. The win was the third straight for the Warhawks, but Monte holds the overall series lead […]
PELLA— Central College strong safety Cameron Bannister (5th-year, State Center, West Marshall HS) is among 22 college and university players nationwide cited for exemplary community impact as part of the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.® announced Tuesday. Bannister is one of four NCAA Division III players chosen for the combined 11-man team […]
