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Indians Dispatch Tigers At Home Opener

Oskaloosa's Taylor Wills had 5 kills against Grinnell on Tuesday evening. The Indians defeated the Tigers 25-12, 25-12, and 25-20.

by Coach Jennifer Comfort The Oskaloosa Indians took on the Grinnell Tigers last night to open Little Hawkeye Conference play. The Indians swept the Tigers at all levels for an impressive night for the program. The freshman squad opened up the evening with a 25-18, 25-22 win, followed by the JV winning 25-11, 25-21. The […]

Eagles Fly Past The Indians At The End To Claim Victory

The ball sails just out of reach for Oskaloosa's Isaac Schultz against Pella Christian on Friday night.

Pella, Iowa – The matchup was a historic one, as the two teams had never matched up on the gridiron, and for over three quarters of play, it was a seesaw battle. In the end, the Eagles claimed the first victory by a score of 51-33 on the Eagles home field. Oskaloosa Head Coach Jake […]

William Penn Campus Comes Back To Life

The William Penn freshman class stopped for a few minutes to take a class photo on Thursday.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University Campus sprang to life this week, as the 2018-19 academic year got underway. Nik Rule, Athletic Director at William Penn, said that the first day of class was on Monday, August 20, 2018, but welcome week activities for students began on Saturday, the 18th. Student-athletes have been on […]

P-U-S-H Yourself Past The Comfort Zone

Participants pose for a photo before the PUSH 5K on Saturday.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The new shelter house east of the Lacey Complex Stadium was the spot to meet on Saturday morning, as well over 50 people came out to celebrate their friends, family, and their accomplishments. Persist Until Something Happens or P-U-S-H, is a group focused on encouraging others wanting to make positive changes in […]

Oskaloosa Restaurant To Offer Chef-Inspired Cuisine

Michael Glesener (left) and Matthew Gunn (right) are the team behind Wood Iron Grille.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The restaurant at Osky Golf has been quiet for the season, but that will change soon as Wood Iron Grille is scheduled to open in the coming weeks. Michael Glesener and Matthew Gunn are the folks responsible for helping to bring a new dining option to the community. The pair was approached […]

Sorority at William Penn University Earns Governor’s Volunteer Award

Sisters of the Lambda Delta Nu Sorority accepted the Governor's Volunteer Award on August 1, 2018 at the Ottumwa Bridge View Center. (From left to right: Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, LDN President-Sofie Lund, Alexis Guimaraes, Lorena Reyes, Amber Ovel, Megan Rhoads, WPU Alumna ('04), LBN Sister and Greek Council Member-Holly Brink, and Governor Kim Reynolds.)

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, held the yearly Governor’s Volunteer Award Ceremony on August 1, 2018 at the Ottumwa Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. Representing William Penn University as an award recipient were the young women of Lambda Delta Nu Sorority. Coordinated by Volunteer Iowa, the Governor’s Volunteer […]

The Search For Mollie Ends In Heartbreak

Mollie Tibbetts (State of Iowa Website)

Suspect Named In The Disappearance Of Mollie Montezuma, Iowa – The news leaked out on Tuesday morning that the  case of missing 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts seemed to have come to a tragic end with the discovery of a young woman’s body in a corn field. Authorities were confident that the body was that of Tibbetts, […]

Housing And Workforce Topic Of Loebsack Visit

Congressman Dave Loebsack speaks with community members about the challenges being face by communities to stay viable in rural Iowa.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is a lot of moving pieces needed to keep a community growing and vibrant, and U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack stopped by Oskaloosa this past week to see what the community is doing to stay vibrant and relevant. The tour started off at the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Groups offices and […]

Supervisors Hear From Agency On Aging And Talk 911 Lawsuit

The Mahaska County Supervisors hear from MCARD Director Deann DeGroot on Monday.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday morning, in the 3rd floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse. On the agenda, the board heard reports from Mahaska County Conservation, MCARD, and signed a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with Iowa Counties Technology Services (ICTS) The board then […]

DeKleine Sworn In During Oskaloosa City Council Meeting

Justin DeKleine (left) was sworn is as Oskaloosa's newest police officer on Monday. Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt (right) administered the oath of office. DeKleine wife, Makayla (center) pinned on her husband's badge.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council swore in officer Justin DeKleine on Monday evening. DeKleine recently joined the ranks of the Oskaloosa Police department to fill vacancies left after the departure of several other officers who took positions with other departments. DeKleine started his duties with the Oskaloosa Police Department on August 13th, 2018. […]

           

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