OSKALOOSA, IA — “Pirates of the Caribbean” meets “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” with a splash of “Monty Python” and even some “Mad Libs” tossed into the mix – The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told is a swashbuckling musical adventure for the whole family! The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told comes to the George Daily […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The United Way of Mahaska County held their annual Day of Caring last week, and teams from several service organizations, businesses, and others teamed up to make a difference in the community. A group from Bank Iowa tackled projects at the Ecumenical Cupboard, while the Mahaska Young Professionals helped the Oskaloosa Chamber […]
(Reuters) – A sprawling network of flood barricades erected in Iowa’s second-largest city of Cedar Rapids largely succeeded in holding back water from the rain-swollen Cedar River, city officials said on Tuesday. Around 5,800 homes and businesses were at risk of flooding in an evacuation zone along the river, as the city braced for what […]
Many crests below 2008 records CEDAR RAPIDS- For the second time in less than 10 years, Cedar Rapids is under the gun for significant flooding. As a result of heavy rains last week and previously saturated ground, the Cedar River has been pushed out of its banks, forcing the evacuation of numerous residents along the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Youth Outdoor Field Day is a yearly event hosted by the Mahaska County Conservation Board, that has in past years been a guided group tour of events. This year, these were changed, and participants were able to take in many or a few of the events they wanted to, and for how […]
Leighton, Iowa – Walking through the vineyard on a fall morning sounds like a relaxing and peaceful way to spend a Saturday morning. When you add in the fact that you’re helping to raise money to fight cancer, the walk becomes just a little more special. On Saturday, Interpower Corporation held their Vines of Life […]
Solon defeats Oskaloosa 34-3 in week 5 action. The Indians are now 3-2 on the season, with the two losses coming to ranked teams.
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen football team received big plays on both sides of the ball to hold off Evangel 21-10 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South crossover game Saturday. William Penn (2-3) was outgained 299-264, but the defense succeeded in bending and not breaking as the navy and gold extended its winning streak to two […]
Oskaloosa Homecoming week is September 26th – 30th. The theme this year is Olympic based and titled, ¨Go for Gold¨. The Homecoming parade will be on Thursday September 29th beginning at 6:30 pm. If interested in being a part of the parade and either having a float or walking to represent, please contact Mrs. Gile […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa –William Penn University staff, faculty and students welcomed a new school year during the annual President’s Convocation held on Thursday, September 15, in the George Daily Auditorium. The keynote speaker this fall was Dr. Irving C. Jones, Sr., William Penn College Class of 1975. Anita Meinert, Humanities Division Chair and Director of Vocal […]
