Volunteers have reached a decision about where dollars from United Way of Mahaska County’s fall campaign will go. Thirteen local nonprofits will receive $194,000 in 2016 through the annual community investment process. “The Community Investment Team had to make some very hard decisions,” said Amy Meyer, executive director of United Way of Mahaska County. “We […]
Oskaloosa–Fans packed inside Penn Gymnasium were treated to extra play on what is always the most entertaining night of the year as the William Penn men’s basketball team had to go to overtime, but still held on for an 88-82 win against Grand View in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Wednesday. Courtesy of Graceland’s […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership celebrated National Patient Recognition Day on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Inpatients received a purple carnation in a vase, along with a card of thanks, delivered by MHP Whispering Tree Gifts Volunteer Floral Designer Dorothy Vos. “We know our patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare,” MHP Chief […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, where they welcomed the newest addition to the Oskaloosa Police Department. Janay Pritchett, a William Penn student and basketball standout, was sworn in on Monday night. The agenda was set to help council members reach their caucus locations by the 7pm deadline. […]
by Esther Lwakabamba The Iowa Caucus has come to an end. Last night saw a record number of new and experienced caucus participants. Undeniably, caucus-goers this election cycle had a number of options with the pool of candidates on both sides. Some say they were looking for the ideal candidate, regardless of party lines. “Personally, […]
by Sergio Carro Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton neck and neck after Iowa Caucuses 103 people turned out to caucus at Oskaloosa High School to vote, with results split almost entirely down the middle of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Three voters came to support Martin O’Malley but were soon disbanded once caucusing began, convinced […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – People across Iowa met in small meeting rooms, county shops and school lunch rooms in order to make the nation’s first official vote in the race for the White House in 2016. Surrogates for each candidate took the opportunity to talk about their candidate of choice. Neighbors spoke about their choices in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sunday morning in Iowa is often filled with hymns, prayers, and family, friends and neighbors sitting down together after a Sunday morning church service. For presidential candidate Ben Carson, church on Sunday morning meant a stop by the Assembly of God church in Oskaloosa, where he shared his testimony. Carson didn’t stray […]
On January 28, 2016, Oskaloosa Elementary School held their first-ever produce taste testing event! Program director Julie Miller secured funding for taste-testing through a Team Nutrition grant as well as a grant from the Chef Ann Foundation. Students taste tested jicama & cherry tomatoes. Once tasted, then the students voted on whether the produce was […]
The legislature made some progress this week on PK-12 education funding. On Tuesday, the House passed a bill that provides a 2% funding increase in Supplemental State Aid (SSA) and categorical funding for Fiscal Year 2017. On Wednesday, Senate Democrats rejected that legislation, demanding a 4% increase for PK-12. That means the matter now goes […]
