Oskaloosa–The William Penn football squad began a so-called rebuilding year with three consecutive losses, but has improved exponentially as the fall has progressed and now the Statesmen can call themselves conference champions after rallying to win 27-24 over Graceland in Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division play Saturday. The Statesmen (7-3, 4-0 North), winners […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Bowl is one of those community meeting places, where especially during the winter months, people turn towards each other to help pass the time. Little known is that William Penn University owns Mahaska Bowl, and Nik Rule, with William Penn University, spoke about the importance of the facility to the university […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Residents in Oskaloosa found ways to pay tribute to the officers slain in the nearby communities of Des Moines and Urbandale this week. The two officers were killed in “ambush” style by a suspect who was later apprehended and now faces charges in connection with the murders. Those crimes shocked Iowa, and […]
OSKALOOSA- Officials are beginning to move forward with the regional airport project. According to South Central Regional Airport Agency Chairman, Jim Hansen, the agency recently received the environmental assessment back. “We now have a draft completed of the environmental assessment which is a big stop towards moving the process along.” Per federal laws, a public […]
OSKALOOSA- Congressman Dave Loebsack recently swung through Oskaloosa for a campaign stop. Loebsack is running for a sixth term in office. He is running against libertarian-turned Republican, Christopher Peters. Loebsack said that if he wins re-election, he doesn’t believe there will be a mandate. “I don’t know what kind of a mandate there will be, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Clow Valve in Oskaloosa donated $800 this past week to make a February field trip possible for PBIS, or Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. Oskaloosa Middle School Assistant, Principal Mark Scholes, spoke about the generous donation by Clow: “They’ve been a good partner, not just for the community as a whole, but […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The fall has been busy around Oskaloosa High School. Football, volleyball, band and drama are but a few of the activities. The OHS students are performing the fall play called ‘Game of Tiaras’. According to director Kathy Akers, the performance is a spoof with Disney princesses based upon the popular show ‘Game […]
The City of Oskaloosa Wastewater and Public Works Departments have partnered with HR Green to start mapping and inspecting sanitary and storm sewer manholes and stormwater inlets and outlets. HR Green will start mapping and inspecting these sewer systems beginning the week of November 7, 2016 and will conclude by the end of June 2017. […]
The Oskaloosa Police Department is asking help from the public with identifying the individual or individuals responsible for slashing tires on nine different vehicles within the city. This activity has been taking place since October 25, 2016. If anyone has any information regarding these incidents they are asked to contact the Oskaloosa Police Department at […]
Healthiest State Initiative recognizes community efforts to improve health and well-being DES MOINES, IA — Oskaloosa was presented a Healthy HometownSM POWERED BY Wellmark award at the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Bringing it Home conference on Nov.1. The award recognizes Oskaloosa for their dedication and accomplishments toward meaningful health improvement initiatives in their community. “The […]
