by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 8, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department released a lengthy report Thursday concluding that while President Joe Biden “willfully retained” classified materials following his time as vice president, he won’t be charged with a crime. Special Counsel Robert K. Hur wrote in the 388-page report that prosecutors considered “that, […]
Feb 9 2024 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 8, 2024 Central College and the Pella community are putting their imaginations to work with the goal of creating housing, working and living opportunities for students and residents alike. The “Imagine More: It’s Central to Pella” initiative, publicly launched in December, will blend the boundaries between college and […]
Feb 9 2024 | Posted in
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The Mahaska County Historical Society/Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum is thrilled to announce the appointment of McKenzie Hardeman Korte, often known in his communities and to his family as Mac, as our new incoming Museum Director. Mac has close ties to the local community here in Oskaloosa through the Hardeman family. Mac comes to Mahaska […]
Feb 8 2024 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 7, 2024 The food retailer Fareway has donated $100,000 to Des Moines Area Community College for its new Transportation Institute, which is now under construction. As previously reported in the Iowa Capital Dispatch, the $9 million project includes the construction of a new education facility that will include […]
Feb 8 2024 | Posted in
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In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health, an Iowa ‘Center of Excellence for Cardiology,’ is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to receive free heart-related health screenings at its main campus in Oskaloosa, through door 4, on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, 8:00 am – […]
Feb 8 2024 | Posted in
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Michael Jon Stein March 10, 1947 – February 7, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 76 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Michael Jon Stein, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home. Michael was born on March 10, 1947, the son of Franklin and Mary (Pfaffenbach) Stein in Webster […]
Feb 8 2024 | Posted in
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During Monday night’s Oskaloosa City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Drost swore in two new officers to the Oskaloosa Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Drost administered the Oath of Office to new Police Officers Cale Holmberg and Richard Fortney. Cale Holmberg’s journey from the sports arenas of Oskaloosa High School to the front lines […]
Feb 8 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s wrestling team rolled in its final home dual meet, defeating Central Methodist 37-8 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. WPU (5-5, 1-3 Heart), which donned custom National Guard singlets on Military Appreciation Night, won six of the eight contested bouts and also earned free points twice. Teya Garner (Fr., San […]
Feb 8 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team split against a pair of top programs to start the campaign and it helped the squad advance in the rankings as the NAIA released its first top-15 poll Wednesday. WPU (2-1) gained one spot from its preseason position to #9 with 183 points. The Statesmen have now been ranked for […]
Feb 8 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen bowling teams continue to sit in the top 20 as the NAIA produced its fourth RPI rankings recently. The Statesmen women are currently ninth in the NAIA with an RPI of .610, while SCAD-Savannah (Ga.) is now #1 at .689. WPU is also up to 21st among schools from all divisions in the […]
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