In Partnership with the YMCA in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Health is delighted to offer free monthly health education opportunities to the Mahaska County community. On the second Friday of each month, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, specialists from Mahaska Health will visit the YMCA to present information on the topic of their expertise and answer […]
Oskaloosa–Breck Putzier (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn., Exercise Science) had two of the best offensive outings of his career and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week Monday. Putzier collected his first laurel of the season (fourth of his career) after leading the Statesmen to a […]
Oskaloosa–Landon Krause (Sr., Appleton, Wis., Business Management) put up huge numbers all around, but defensively is where he earned recognition as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Volleyball Defender of the Week Monday. The senior earned his second award of the campaign (second time as Defender, sixth total honor of his career) […]
Oskaloosa–Baseball player Abel Madueno (Jr., San Bernardino, Calif., Business Management) has been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of February 26-March 3, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Madueno was excellent against Midland last Friday, permitting just one hit in a complete-game shutout. The junior struck out nine and walked just one as the […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Aleesha Rabedeaux has announced that Aron Scott has resigned as head coach of the men’s wrestling program. Scott concludes his seven-year tenure having coached 16 national qualifiers, two qualifying tournament champions, and two All-Americans. His most successful seasons came in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 when he guided the Statesmen to fourth-place finishes […]
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Mahaska County is proud to announce a partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to host an Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vendor training on March 14 and May 30 at 9 am. This training is for fruit and vegetable growers, as well […]
Keith A Nollen May 25, 1945 – March 3, 2024 Pella (Albia), Iowa | Age 78 Keith Allen Nollen, 78, of Pella and formerly of rural Albia, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born on May 25, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was adopted […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Last night at about 6:38 p.m., a fire was set in the women’s intimate apparel section of Walmart Oskaloosa. The fire grew quickly before being ultimately put out by staff. Police and Fire Department personnel arrived and began investigating the cause of the fire after everyone had been safely […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – We stopped by the Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe, where Big Ed’s BBQ was located on the south side of the Oskaloosa Square. Once inside, we spoke with Sarah DeRonde, a teacher with the Oskaloosa School District. The initiative focuses on equipping these students with practical, employable skills through hands-on experience, particularly in a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 3, 2024 — The Wood Iron Grille in Oskaloosa, Iowa, will be transitioning to new ownership in April. “It’s been a joy and honor to work with our team at Wood Iron Grille and to serve our customers over the past five and-a-half years,” said emotional owners Michael Glesener and Matthew Gunn. […]
