Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s wrestling team garnered numerous academic awards as the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced its 2024 NAIA Men’s Scholar All-Americans recently. A total of 263 individuals from within the NAIA earned the recognition with WPU collecting five honorees. Kaleb Loving (Fr., Aledo, Ill, Secondary Education) tops the quintet with a 3.80 Grade […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Good afternoon Senate District 44! Week 13 passed as fast as the rest. Just 2 weeks of session remain. Much of the debate this week in the Senate revolved around confirmations. One of the job duties unique to the Senate is the confirmation of governor appointees. Each year the governor appoints […]
by Ken Rozenboom The thirteenth week of the legislative session involved a lot of debate by the Senate on wide-ranging legislation and issues. We are working our way through bills that have been amended by the House and Senate, finding an agreement on the budget for the year, and confirming a number of appointees by […]
Frances Knoot July 4, 1928 – April 4, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 95 Frances Knoot, 95, of Oskaloosa, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Frances M. Knoot, daughter of John and Frances (Zarnic) Kosmach, was born July 4, 1928, in Lovilia, Iowa. Frances grew up […]
Andy Robinson April 2, 1983 – April 4, 2024 New Hampton (New Sharon), Iowa | Age 41 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Andrew Robinson, 41 of New Hampton and formerly of New Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, April 4, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Andrew […]
Mayor David Krutzfeldt has formally announced April as Child Abuse Awareness Month by signing a proclamation. This proclamation brings awareness to the importance of safeguarding the safety and welfare of our children within the community. It’s a moment for us to unite, increase awareness, and work towards preventing child abuse in every aspect. Let’s join […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—The Oskaloosa High School girls’ track and field team made an impressive showing at the Osky Relays on April 4, 2024. They secured a commendable second-place finish in a competitive field, tying with Carlisle. Despite challenging weather conditions, with the meet kicking off in windy circumstances and temperatures lingering in the mid-40s, the athletes […]
Oskaloosa, April 4, 2024 — The Oskaloosa Girls Tennis team faced a challenging match against formidable opponents Thursday night, braving very cold and windy conditions and having a tough day on the courts with a 0-10-1 loss. Coach Bryan Kime reflected on the night’s challenges and the team’s performance, noting, “The girls didn’t have a […]
Oskaloosa, IA – On a brisk evening that would set the stage for memorable performances, the Oskaloosa Boys Track & Field team stepped onto their home track with determination and left with a trove of medals and moments that will be talked about for seasons to come. The 96th Osky Relays saw the team, under […]
In a regular season meet held in Albia, the Oskaloosa Boys Varsity Golf team outperformed their competition with a solid team score of 159, leading them to first place. The team faced off against local schools from Albia, Chariton, Clarke, and Moravia. Albia followed behind with a score of 168, while Clarke and Chariton tied […]
