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Summer Strength and Conditioning Program‏

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Our summer strength and conditioning program will begin on Monday June 3rd. All athletes are encouraged to participate and continue to build upon the progress they’ve made throughout the year. The following schedule applies to Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 06/03/13-08/09/13 7:15 AM – Boys/Girls (Grades 10-12 also special exceptions for those working) 8:00 AM – [...]

Head Football Coach Named at Oskaloosa‏

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Oskaloosa High School Press Release: Pending Board Approval. Oskaloosa Community School District is announcing the hiring of their new head football coach and Physical Education instructor, Jeff Barker. Coach Barker is a graduate of Marion High School where he was an All Conference and All Metro selection at running back and linebacker. Coach Barker received [...]

OMS Outstanding Musicians

Annie Fitzpatrick (left) and John Hammes (right) (submitted photo)

At Monday night’s spring concert, two Oskaloosa Middle School students were recognized for their outstanding musicianship and contribution to the OMS band program. The awards are named in honor of former Oskaloosa band instructor Mr. Bill VanDevender. “Mr. Van” taught at the Junior High/Middle School for more than 30 years and has been nominated to [...]

Oskaloosa Jazz Ensemble earns 4th Place at Iowa Jazz Championships

Members of the Oskaloosa Jazz Ensemble:
Front row L-R: Samantha Braundmeier, Libby VanMersbergen, Adam Hammes, Travis Gile & Wyatt Teeter.
Second row L-R:  Bailey Blythe, Luke Siebens, Jakob Hartl, John Siebens, Sam Nunnikhoven, Josh McDanel, Trevor Fitzpatrick & Rich Waddingotn.
Third row L-R: Taryn Shaw, Jared Buckallew, Riley Berg, Ashley Nimtz, Jennifer Watters, Kamron Van Hulzen & Matt Presley.
Fourth row L-R: Josie Beecher & Daniela Diaz.

Oskaloosa Jazz Ensemble earns 4th Place at Iowa Jazz Championships on April 18, 2013 The Iowa Jazz Championships showcases 60 of the state’s finest high school jazz ensembles. It is held in Des Moines every April and features 15 groups from each of the four Iowa high school classifications. All ensembles perform in the daytime [...]

E.B.F.H.S. BAND EARNS DIVISION I RATING AT STATE

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On Saturday, May 4th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band earned a division I rating at State Large Group Contest at Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman. The EBFHS Chorus also had an excellent performance earning a Division II rating. Bands and choirs at the contest were evaluated in several categories by a panel of three [...]

Wills to Stay at Home for College

A three-sport athlete, Shawni Wills earned two all-conference honors at Oskaloosa HS (submitted photo)

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Volleyball Coach Jeremy Wise has announced the signing of Shawni Wills to a National Letter of Intent to attend the University in the fall and compete for the volleyball program. Shawni, the daughter of Jay and Joy Wills, is a native of Oskaloosa and will graduate from Oskaloosa HS this month. Wills [...]

EBFHS Concert Band places 1st at Worlds of Fun Contest

EBF2013 World's of Fun performance
EBFHS Concert Band places 1st at Worlds of Fun Contest

On Sunday April 28th, The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band competed in the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music in Kansas City, Missouri. The EBFHS Band placed 1st in class 2A competition. The band also earned a Division I rating for the first time in EBF Band history at this prestigious contest. There are 70 [...]

E.B.F.H.S. JAZZ BAND PLACES 7th AT IOWA JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS

EBFHS Jazz Seniors (submitted photo)

On Thursday April 18th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont H.S. Jazz Band I placed 7th in class 2A competition at the Iowa Jazz Championships in Des Moines. This is the twenty-seventh year in a row that the E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band has qualified for the Iowa Jazz Championships. Two students were honored by the judges with Outstanding [...]

A Pair Of Oskaloosa Athletic Standouts Sign Letters Of Intent

Allie Christenson (left) and Kena Velduizen (right)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – A pair of girl athletic standouts signed on the dotted line yesterday to their respective colleges. Kena Veldhuizen signed to Northwest Missouri State University where she will continue her basketball career. Bearcat Head Coach Mark Kellogg had this to say about the Oskaloosa standout. “Kena is a pure point guard and great [...]

85th Annual Osky Relays Enjoys New Venue

Oskaloosa's Max Johnson at Saturday's Osky Relays.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Lacey Stadium played host to its first ever Osky Relays on Saturday. The breezy cool morning had participants trying to stay warm until their time to participate. Oskaloosa Coach Mike Sterner commented, “There was excellent competition to run against! Thanks to everyone who helped and cheered our kids! They appreciated it.” [...]

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