by Wade Steinlage Pella–The Indian football team did not have an answer to its rival as it fell 36-0 to Pella in district play Friday. Oskaloosa (4-3, 0-3 Class 4A District 4) controlled possession for nearly 30 of the 48 minutes, but was outgained 385-116. Each team punted on its first two drives, but Pella […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–After a couple weeks of high-caliber competition, the Oskaloosa girls’ volleyball team took what it had learned and dominated its foes with a 6-0 week and a home tournament crown. The Indians (24-4, 5-1 LHC) opened the week Tuesday by sweeping Pella Christian 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-14) on the road in Little […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa teenager Deacon Cox felt inspired by his teacher to find a way to help the world out in the wake of September 11th. Along with assistance from his family, Deacon reached out to do yard work and other tasks for donations. His mother, Nolie Rust, offered to help make enchiladas, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many kids grow up imagining they are in a big red truck, rushing across town to battle a fire or save a life. On Saturday, the Oskaloosa Fire Department opened its doors to allow kids and their families a chance to see those big red trucks, talk with firefighters, and learn more […]
A Mahaska Health Press Release Kevin DeRonde has resigned as CEO of Oskaloosa, Iowa-based Mahaska Health. Mr. DeRonde joined Mahaska Health as CEO in February 2018 after serving at the helm of Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons, since 2012. CFO Gene Williamson will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.
Oskaloosa–The Oskaloosa girls’ volleyball team’s response to a disappointing loss to a ranked foe was to beat up on two other rated squads as it went 2-0 last week. On Monday, the Indians (18-4, 4-1 LHC), who are now seventh in Class 4A, won 3-1 over Class 3A #11 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in non-conference play with scores […]
Oskaloosa–The Indian football team played short-handed, but battled to the end in a 50-26 loss to Newton for Homecoming Friday. Oskaloosa (4-2, 0-2 Class 4A District 4), which lost for the second week in a row after a 4-0 start, was outgained 511-220, but gave the Cardinals (5-1, 1-1 Class 4A District 4) a fight […]
Montezuma, Iowa – The State Medical Examiner was working a scene north of Montezuma near Ewart Road and 110th St. Division of Criminal Investigation Assistant Director Mitch Mortvedt spoke with the press on Thursday afternoon after a farmer had reported what he believed were human remains. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded and confirmed what […]
by Lyle Muller / IowaWatch Amanda Pasket had been running her specialty visuals company from her Elgin home since 2018 but decided that a storefront in the nearby northeast Iowa town of Fayette would be better for business. Fayette had life lines, with financial incentives for new businesses from three sources: a city fund for […]
September 29, 2021 OSKALOOSA MAIN STREET HOSTS MAIN STREET AMERICA FOR DOWNTOWN REVIEW VISIT (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Oskaloosa Main Street hosted a consultant from Main Street America to review the Main Street program’s progress and provide recommendations for the downtown. Main Street America is a national organization that seeks to revitalize downtowns through preservation-based economic […]
