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by Gladys Genskow EBF vs. Albia Sept. 27, 2022 25-15 25-14 25-21 STATS: Molly Shafer: 29/31 Attacks, 22 Kills, 1 Assist, 7-10 Serving 1 Ace, 7 Digs Kate Shafer: 6/9 Attacks, 3 Kills, 34 ASsists, 13/14 Serving, 1 Ace, 3 Digs, 3 Blocks Whitney Klyn: 16/19 Attacks, 8 Kills, 1 Assist, 10/13 Serving, 1 Ace, […]

by Betsy Luck The team was back in action at a hilly Knoxville course on Tuesday night. The team ran tough and were able to come away with some season best times. This was a challenging course and I was very proud of the effort and grit that the team showed in their races. Ella […]

LINCOLN, NEB.— The road was not kind to the Central College women’s volleyball team in a 25-19, 25-12, 25-17 defeat at Nebraska Wesleyan University Tuesday night. Central (3-8, 0-2 American Rivers Conference) had a .132 hitting percentage on the night while Nebraska Wesleyan (12-4, 2-0 conference) hit .307. The teams played a tight first set […]
Sep 28 2022 | Posted in
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by Michael Comfort The Oskaloosa XC team was in action tonight at the Knoxville Invitational. The varsity boys finished 3rd and the varsity girls finished 4th (no JV scores were kept). “We’ve struggled at this meet the last 3 years. It is a tough course but I felt in the past we haven’t competed to […]

The 8th-grade volleyball team traveled to Norwalk tonight to take on a tough Warrior squad. The A team lost 1-2 with scores of 19-21, 21-11, and 14-16. Cylee Smith had two kills, one block, and four aces. Jenna Harbour had four kills and one ace. Celli Pilcher had nine digs and three aces. Cadence Grubb […]

An Oskaloosa School District Letter To Parents concerning a recent social media post. As you may know, construction has been underway in various areas of Oskaloosa High School, including the cafeteria and kitchen. While our kitchen is fully equipped, some electrical work is still in progress. We know our meal options have been limited. However, […]
Sep 28 2022 | Posted in
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Elmer Davis October 1, 1932 – September 26, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 89 Elmer Davis, age 89, of Albia, IA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Elmer was born on October 1, 1932, to Charlie and Mary Jane (South) Davis at their home in Albia. He […]
Sep 27 2022 | Posted in
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by Coach Anna Gritters The 8th grade C team was in action last night against the Oskaloosa Christian Crusaders. They played their best volleyball of the season, coming out on top five out of the six games. Scores were 21-11, 21-12, 15-9, 25-23, 11-21, 15-6. I’m very proud of the girls’ enthusiasm and energy and […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 26, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. “Fall has officially arrived, cooler temperatures are starting to settle in, and combines are rolling in […]
Sep 27 2022 | Posted in
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Clay Ver Steegh June 10, 1975 – September 25, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 47 Clay was born on June 10, 1975, and he went to be with his Lord on September 25, 2022, at the age of 47. He was born to Howard and Marjorie (White) Ver Steegh, the youngest of three children. Clay […]
Sep 26 2022 | Posted in
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