Archive for: November, 2024

History of Mahaska County’s ‘Eggs & Issues’ (Now ‘Coffee & Conversation’) For 2025

Eggs and Issues Panel for Saturday, February 25th, 2023 included, Barb Kniff McCulla from House District 37 and Helena Hayes from House District 88, Adrian Dickey from Senate District 41, and Ken Rozenboom, Senate District 19.

The community gathering known today as Coffee & Conversation has a storied history under its former name, Eggs & Issues. For decades, this beloved event provided Mahaska County residents with a platform to connect with their elected officials, discuss pressing concerns, and learn more about policies affecting the local, state, and national levels. The format […]

Oskaloosa High Alumni Shine on Italian Movie Set

Brooke Richardson and Will Campbell, both juniors at William Penn University and graduates of the OHS Class of 2022, credit their high school experiences for setting the foundation for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. (photo by Brooke Richardson)

How Oskaloosa Schools Laid the Foundation for Hollywood Aspirations PADUA, Italy — Two Oskaloosa High School alumni are turning their creative dreams into reality while working on a film set in Italy. Brooke Richardson and Will Campbell, both juniors at William Penn University and graduates of the OHS Class of 2022, credit their high school […]

WARRIORS FALL TO MSU-WP AT NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Indian Hills Athletics

November 22, 2024 Clarksville, TN – The Indian Hills Volleyball squad dropped a three-set match in the consolation bracket of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Volleyball National Championship to 10th seeded Missouri State University – West Plains on Friday afternoon. The Warriors will now compete for seventh place at the national tournament […]

Beaver, Williams Finish in Top 200 at NAIA Nationals

William Penn University Athletics

Columbia, Mo.–D’Artagnon Beaver (Sr., Rockford, Ill., Human Services) and Brandon Williams (Sr., Fountain, Colo., Engineering Technology) competed against the nation’s best Friday as they ran in the 69th Annual NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Championship. College of Idaho came away with the team title at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course, scoring 87 points. Milligan […]

Digging Deeper Into Controversial Land Swap Deal

Oskaloosa School Superintendent Mike Fisher.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 21, 2024 – The concern over the use of school property was recently addressed by members of the public to the Oskaloosa School Board, and the Board then held a special session to let the public know that a controversial proposal wasn’t getting their approval. Oskaloosa News reached out to Oskaloosa […]

Mahaska Health Welcomes Dr. Roger Harvey to the Infectious Disease Team

Roger Harvey, DO

Mahaska Health is proud to announce the addition of Roger Harvey, DO, a board-certified and Fellowship trained Infectious Disease specialist, to its expert team of physicians. With over 35 years of experience in infectious disease medicine, the last 20 years serving in Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Harvey’s vast knowledge and dedication to patient-focused care make […]

Trump tells U.S. Senate Republicans they ‘must kill’ journalism shield law

Donald Trump stopped in Des Moines this past week in support of his presidential campaign.

by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 21, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump ordered congressional Republicans on Wednesday to block a broadly popular bill to protect press freedoms, likely ending any chance of the U.S. Senate clearing the legislation. The measure would limit federal law enforcement surveillance of journalists and the government’s ability to force disclosure of […]

Statesmen Earn 13 All-Heart North Awards

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–A total of 13 William Penn football players garnered postseason laurels as the all-Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division teams were announced Thursday. The trio of running back Destynd Loring (Jr., Charleston, S.C., Sports Management), tight end Alexander Price (Jr., McKinney, Texas, Sports Management), and linebacker Brian Weatherspoon (So., West Memphis, Ark.) were all […]

Twelve Still Ranked in Heart, 10 Nationally

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s wrestling team dropped one spot as a team, but is still considered a major contender as the NAIA released its second set of polls this week. As a squad, William Penn slipped one spot to sixth in the NAIA with 120 points. Grand View and Life (Ga.) are now tied for first […]

Half Dozen Now Ranked in the Heart

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The number of William Penn men’s wrestlers ranked in the conference has grown to six as the NAIA released its second set of polls this week. There are no changes nationally for William Penn as 165-pounder Cameron Hargrove (Sr., Bolingbrook, Ill., Sports Management) remains 14th, while 133-pounder Lane Scorpil (Jr., Columbus Junction, Iowa, Business Management) […]

                 

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