This edge-of-field practice offers benefits for the soil, water and for pollinators AMES, Iowa – Farmers and landowners who want to increase pollinator habitat while also improving water quality should consider the benefits of saturated riparian buffers enhanced with native wildflowers. Establishing pollinator habitat within riparian zones, where the agricultural value is lower and where […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to add a second graduate study to their offerings. Beginning in January 2020, William Penn University will offer a degree in Master of Arts in Sport Management. “A career in sport is challenging and rewarding as the industry is continually […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University boasts record new student enrollment for the fall of 2019. The private, liberal arts University in Oskaloosa, Iowa has seen an increase of 9.2% of previous new student enrollment record. The enrollment for new students hits an all-time high of 487. “We are excited to represent 45 states and […]
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who were on the college’s academic Honor Roll for the 2019 Summer Term. To be included on the Honor Roll an IHCC student must be enrolled fulltime and have a grade point average for the term of 3.5 or higher on a […]
Oskaloosa Public School Teachers that are new to the district were welcomed by the Oskaloosa Chamber Diplomats. Front row L-R: Alexa Wahlert, OES Special Ed; Megan Baker, OMS Special Ed; Rebecca Bock, MS & HS Teacher Librarian; Nicole Stewart, 6th Reading/Social Studies; Mackenzie Paris, OES Special Ed; Stephanie Visser, HS Science; Angie Hanson, Director of […]
Monday, August 26th – 1ST day of school August 26, 27, & 28 are 60 minute early dismissal days NEW START TIME FOR OMS & OHS 8:10AM – Classes Start Meet the Teacher and Open Houses Oskaloosa Elementary Meet Your Teacher • 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 22, 2019 Oskaloosa Middle School Open House […]
OTTUMWA — One of the legendary figures in Iowa’s athletic history will be coming to Ottumwa this fall to be the featured speaker for the 38th annual Indian Hills Community College Celebrity Night. Dan Gable has accepted an invitation to appear at the annual event, a main fundraiser for the Indian Hills Foundation. The exciting […]
OTTUMWA — Twenty-eight Oskaloosa-area residents have been awarded Indian Hills Community College scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. Those receiving the scholarships and the awards include: Amaya Graham – Automotive Technology Club Scholarship Johnathan Miller – Automotive Technology Club Scholarship Ramsey Smith – Choir/Jazz Band Scholarship Josh DeLong – Computer Software Development Club Scholarship Collin […]
OTTUMWA — Former Indian Hills Community College softball coach Jim Overturf has returned to the college in a new role, as the Admissions Representative for Non-Traditional Students. It is a position that Overturf says he is excited about – making people aware of the many opportunities for adult learners to go back to IHCC or […]
OTTUMWA — An informative workshop that will help students obtain the knowledge and skills they need to start them on the way to being successful college students is scheduled for July 29-Aug. 1 at Indian Hills Community College. The four-day College Connections Workshop will include daytime classroom sessions and nighttime activities, according to Jessica Chickering, […]
