Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn held its Fall Convocation this week at the George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa. Two people shared the secrets that helped them be successful in the two different roles they play in life. Four-Star General Tommy Franks (Ret.) and Musco CEO Joe Crookham spoke to the overflowing crowd, in a fashion […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The damage from Hurricane Harvey was extensive across Texas. Record rainfall took place as the tropical storm stalled over the state, dumping over four feet of rain in some places. The winds destroyed many homes and businesses south of flooded Houston, and the state reached out to the world for help. Last […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Art Center has become a focal point for cultural events within the Oskaloosa community, especially since its move to the downtown area. Brant Bollman is an art teacher for the North Mahaska School District, and also has three pieces in the gallery on display during the art exhibit. Bollman says […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians ended the Fort Madison Bloodhounds two game win streak Friday night, with a final score of 58-14. After the first quarter, the Indians were up 23-6 on three touchdowns, the first being a pass from senior Seth Howard to senior Tanner DeKock. Howard then connected to junior Cole Henry […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5th due to the Labor Day holiday. The first bit of business the supervisors handled was to make the Mahaska County Conservation Director, Dave Sedivec, the representative for property management for the USDA for grounds managed by the conservation […]
by Charlie Comfort OSKALOOSA, IOWA- The Oskaloosa City Council addressed the issue of two-hour parking at Tuesday’s meeting, with the possibility of eliminating a two-hour parking restriction. The issue consumed much of the council’s time at their first regular meeting of September. At the onset of Tuesday’s meeting, Julie and Trevor Wells, owners of Julie’s […]
by Charlie Comfort OSKALOOSA, IOWA- After living and working in the Mahaska community for many years, Kym Life now feels called to utilize her experience in a way she feels she is best fit: serving on the Oskaloosa School Board. Life and her husband Scott Campbell have called Oskaloosa home for sometime, but Life said […]
by Charlie Comfort OSKALOOSA, IOWA- Lynette Stream is a stay at home mother who sends her children to the Oskaloosa School District. After watching issues such as student discipline unfold in the district, Stream started attending school board meetings and speak at them on the student discipline issue. Stream is now running because of her […]
by Charlie Comfort OSKALOOSA, IOWA- After serving on the Oskaloosa School Board for 20 years, Carl Drost chose to run for the school board once again in 2013 after having concerns about test scores in the district. After serving a four year term, Drost is once again running for re-election. Driving his decision to run […]
by Charlie Comfort OSKALOOSA, IOWA- Tom Richardson has served on the School Board since 2011, including two years as Vice President and two years as President of the board. In 2011 and 2013, Richardson ran unopposed. In this year’s election, he is being challenged by parent Lynette Stream. Richardson said that he has three main […]
