Chicago, Ill.–The Statesmen football team had a much better showing in its return to Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field, but it was not enough to avenge last year’s playoff loss as William Penn fell 12-6 to #14 Saint Xavier in Midwest League play Saturday. The Statesmen (3-5, 1-2 MWL), who lost 31-0 to the Cougars […]
Knoxville, Iowa – In a game that started out with two called back touchdowns, one by each team, it took three quarters before a clear winner stepped forward. “Our kids just started playing football,” says Coach Mike Sterner in regards to Oskaloosa’s play at the end of the third quarter during Friday night’s game. He […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The parking lot of the old Whittier School, in the northern part of Oskaloosa, was full and often cars were forced to find room on the streets surrounding the former school. Inside, candidates representing themselves as “The Solution” served up a chili supper to hungry individuals as they passed along in line. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The buzz generated lately around “Celebrate My Drive” has helped to create awareness and support for teen drivers. The initiative is being sponsored by State Farm Insurance and, locally, by Kelli Steil State Farm. On Wednesday evening, members from Steil’s local office hosted an event at Smokey Row to help bring more […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Candidates running for office in Oskaloosa had an opportunity Tuesday night to share their thoughts about their vision and plan for Oskaloosa. The forum was made available to voters and candidates alike by the area media. The evening was moderated by Deb VanEnglenhoven. Each candidate was allotted a specific amount of time […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – More than 200 people attended Mahaska Health Partnership’s “Women’s Breast Health Night” on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The evening featured one of MHP’s newest Family Practice Physicians, Bridget Shariat, DO, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Shariat is an expert in female health and all aspects of primary care. She talked about the importance […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors discussed two separate mental health 28E agreements: one regarding tri-county mental health regionalization and one regarding tri-county case management. Mahaska County is looking to regionalize with Marion and Poweshiek County. The mental health services that are provided […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, the Oskaloosa City Council discussed potentially asking voters whether the Oskaloosa Water Department (OWD) should become a part of the city. Currently, the OWD is its own separate entity (it has remained that way since 1922). The City Council appoints representatives on the […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Understanding how the Affordable Care Act will impact you is a question many of us have, but knowing and finding help to wade through the many options can be even more daunting. Tom Rielly of Rielly Insurance Services recently hosted a ‘lunch and learn’ to help educate consumers on the program. “If […]
