Oskaloosa — The #12 Statesmen football team defended its ranking by rolling past Central Methodist (Mo.) 56-16 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South Crossover game Saturday. William Penn (3-1) overcame a poor start by firing on all cylinders in the final three quarters and especially in the second half. Trailing 10-7 after the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — The sound of hooves on the street, the boom of a black powder rifle, mixed with many other sights, sounds and smells made up the 50th Annual Fall Festival at the Nelson Pioneer Farm. The event has transformed over the decades, where it originally started out as a multiday vendor fair which […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — It was homecoming in Oskaloosa, but the stands were nearly empty. Mother Nature was making a splash all across Central Iowa, and Oskaloosa was in the crosshairs of a torrential downpour that lasted until half-time. The Oskaloosa Indians football had enjoyed a week of well wishes, topped off with the traditional Homecoming […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — The initial steps to bring a 48 unit apartment complex to Oskaloosa hit the Planning and Zoning Committee last September, with the initial conversations beginning back as far as 2013. The project is being spearheaded by Overland Property, with a cost of 8.5 million dollars. Construction began this spring, and the hope […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The ballot for the 2015 city elections has been set. Candidates do have a short time to withdraw their name from the ballot yet, and other candidates may choose to run a write-in campaign. In Oskaloosa, there will be two contested races. In the 4th Ward, incumbent Jason Van Zetten faces a […]
Due to safety concerns the City of Oskaloosa Police Department will be implementing a strict policy of not allowing the public to get too close to the floats along the Oskaloosa Homecoming parade route, especially on High Avenue from 3rd Street up to Market Street. As a precaution, event officials will ban all parking on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The future implementation of a one-cent sales tax was the discussion this past week for area leaders, as people look to become more informed on options available to decision makers about projects that would benefit from the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). One of those projects being discussed is a new early-childhood […]
ARLINGTON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Dallas Cowboys unveiled a new state-of-the-art LED lighting system provided by Musco Lighting in their home opener on September 13. The new lighting system was showcased on primetime television in football season’s return this past Sunday night. As one of the largest NFL venues, AT&T Stadium opened in 2009 as the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The online world provides many opportunities to learn, understand and explore our world from the safety of home or school. That same easy access to information can come with a dark side as well, allowing those that prey upon our youth easy access. Karen Gale, Victim Specialist with the Federal Bureau of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Homecoming is a week full of events set to build a sense of community and belonging among schoolmates. This year’s theme is “H15tory in the Making,” and it will all be capped off with the Indians taking on the Saydel Eagles. During the week, many activities will be taking place: Monday – […]
