OSKALOOSA, IA — The George Daily Youth Theatre is happy to unveil the results of a seven-month long project: a 45 minute musical called “We Are Monsters,” rehearsed and performed by 22 Oskaloosa Elementary School students. “The middle school and high school both have shows, but the elementary school didn’t have anything like that,” said […]
A Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Iowa press release DES MOINES, Iowa – On April 24, 2018, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Scott Randell Whitehead, age 54, and others with defrauding Vermeer Corporation of Pella, Iowa, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. According to the indictment, Whitehead was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, two students found a loaded magazine from an unidentified firearm while at recess on the north side of the elementary building. The Oskaloosa Police Department and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were called to aid in the investigation. School officials state that no firearm was found on or near […]
OSKALOOSA – The unveiling ceremony for the Mahaska County Courthouse Historical Marker is set for Tuesday, May 1 at Noon. The ceremony will be located at the Courthouse, 106 South 1st Street on the Square in Oskaloosa and the public is invited to attend. This is the second historical marker to be placed as part […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – The 2018 Commencement speaker is a William Penn alum, former Board of Trustees member, and Board Chair. David Printy (‘68) will headline the 143rd Commencement ceremony, on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10 AM. Following commencement celebrations, the William Penn University Alumni Association will hold the traditional Blue and Gold Ceremony on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – E-Cycling helps to keep harmful substances from entering landfills, but it also helps to recover valuable resources that can be used to make a new product. MCG has hosted the annual E-Cycling Event for over a decade now, amassing over 300,000 pounds of electronics since 2007, said Eddie Pierson of Mahaska Communications […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa’s 2nd Congressional Representative Dave Loebsack was in Oskaloosa during the noon hour to meet with, and talk with constituents about what was on their minds. Loebsack walked from table to table greeting many, ending up at the table of Verna Bolibaugh. “When are the Republicans and the Democrats going to work […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Chalk marks surrounded the bandstand in downtown Oskaloosa on Saturday morning. William Penn’s Digital Communication program teamed up with FACE of Mahaska County, and Mahaska County United Way for this year’s event. Chalking the sidewalks of downtown Oskaloosa officially got underway at 10 am and went until noon, with a free will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The planting of a tree in someone’s memory is a living tribute that will benefit future generations and provide a long-lasting memorial. On Saturday, family, friends, students, and faculty of Wm. Penn gathered just outside the northwest corner of the Penn Activity Center (PAC) to plant a tree in memory of Marquis […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Shortly after 10 am on Friday morning, approximately 75 students from the Oskaloosa High School walked out of class to raise awareness of gun violence in schools. The group walked out the front door of the high school towards 3rd Street, then made their way to the flag pole in front of […]
