Leavenworth, Kan.–A powerful surge was present in more than just the game-postponing lightning Saturday afternoon as William Penn defeated St. Mary (Kan.) 53-14 in non-conference action. With the win, the fifth-ranked Statesmen improve to 7-0 to start the season for just the second time in school history (also in 1975), refusing to be bothered by […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The inflatables were in place, tables were set, and the decorations helped make the mood more festive. The only thing that was needed was a crowd and lots of children’s smiling faces. Saturday didn’t disappoint those smiling faces. Between the bounce house, the giant slide, popcorn, sno-cones, the insect petting zoo and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Most Oskaloosans became use to the sight of construction equipment and signs to warn of danger along a portion of High Ave West, just off the square in Oskaloosa, for almost the past year. All of that effort has earned Oskaloosa some new business location opportunities, as well as downtown living opportunities […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The cold fall air reminds us of what’s yet to come, the cold blast of winter air. Yet, every year many people go without the warmth provided by a coat that’s capable of helping keep old man winter in check. This year’s coat drive is continuing, but it’s being held in a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Charles Argo is a volunteer driver for the MCRF trail tram program that boasts 6 such volunteers. The three trams now serve riders most of the year, giving tours of the recreation trail to those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy the outdoors and the opportunities it provides. The first […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The general election is only weeks away and the Mahaska County Auditors office was busy preparing voting machines for this years election. This year’s election will fill offices at a national level, such as the election of our next president, and on down the line to more local offices, such as county […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fire has damaged the downtown ‘pop-up mall’ Oskaloosa Antiques and Arts Mall located at 203 High Ave East. The building sustained moderate fire and smoke damage from a fire that had originated in a dumpster located behind the building. Fire damage was contained to the rear portion of the building where […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – October 10, 2012 – The Mahaska Wellness Coalition is pleased to announce Oskaloosa has advanced to the next step in the process to become a demonstration site. The Coalition first submitted a letter of intent in fall 2011, but Oskaloosa was not selected in the first round of projects. The coalition submitted […]
Here are the highlights from tonight’s show. – We’ll tell you what you missed at last night’s legislative candidate forum. – CRI sits down with Iowa State Senate 40 Candidates, Tim Tripp and Ken Rozenboom. – We give you the results of Monday’s conference cross country meet.
by Amy Langdon Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School District will soon hire a special education director. The school board voted Tuesday to approve the creation of the position. Superintendent Russ Reiter said the position will be part time and pay approximately $30,000. He added that adding the position could potentially save the district money. […]
