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 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The summer sun is setting, and fall is moving in. That didn’t stop the Friends of Lake Keomah from sharing one more blast of summer with users of the newly restored beach area. Carole Kelderman, a member the group responsible for helping to bring back the once popular summer location, said that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council once again tackled a request from an Oskaloosa resident in regard to the cutting and removal of weeds by the City. Last meeting, two individuals came before the council with a similar problem of acquiring a property after the assessment by the City had taken place, but before […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors completed their meeting on Monday morning in under 20 minutes. On their agenda was a conservation report from Conservation Director Dave Sedevic. Sedevic said that he and three of the County Conservation board members spent three days recently at the Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Country Canines came to town to help raise some money for the new Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. The groups from Corgis for a Cause, Stephen memorial Animal Shelter, Oskaloosa Main Street and NoCoast Beer planned out the evening event. Lindsey Sime, Director at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, said that the fundraising for […]
