Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Supervisors meeting was nearly as normal as every other in the past, with the exception of being two days later than normal. The change in day came as a product of holding a public hearing over the proposed 28E agreement between Pella, Oskaloosa and Mahaska County. Oskaloosa held their public hearing […]
Oskaloosa–The Lady Statesmen softball team will hold a Cancer Awareness Day this Sunday with proceeds going to a special member of the softball family. Numerous activities will be available during William Penn’s doubleheader against Ashford (first pitch set for 2 p.m.). A raffle will be held in the fourth inning of the day’s second game, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Area Chamber and William Penn University would like to invite area residents to attend a community celebration event on March 25, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Penn Activity Center (PAC). As a community, we have much to celebrate; from victories at the Lacey Recreation Complex, to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa Legislature is well past the mid point in their legislative year and most of the sparks are yet to come. Two of the bills passed by the Iowa House have created some of the most drama seen, so far, this year. When the House took up two separate pieces of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Spring dresses may need to be replaced with a summer dress for Easter this year if the weather trend continues. A few students at William Penn were preparing for what has become an annual tradition, not only for many families, but for Wm. Penn as well. This will be the groups 6th […]
Montezuma, Iowa – Poweshiek County residents headed to the polls this Tuesday to choose a new supervisor after the passing of Ellie Snook. At the January 5th, 2012 regular meeting, shortly after Snook’s death, a decision was made on how to handle the vacancy. “In compliance with the Code of Iowa, the Committee has come […]
by R.D. Keep Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Community School Board met in regular session Tuesday evening. The meeting followed a work session where the board looked at budget numbers as the district continues to assess the amount of money needed to operate the district through taxation. Immediately following the meeting the board went into closed […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – If the Defense has it’s way, a new day in court will allow recently discovered evidence to come to light and if the judge decides, could throw the verdicts out entirely; effectively acquitting VanWeelden. Based upon allegations of misconduct and a recently surfaced copy of the April 6, 2009, DVD of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Visitors to the Oskaloosa Fareway were greeted from above, for a time, on Monday by two Assistant Managers that were sitting on the roof of the store. The Managers had agreed to be sent to the roof if the clerks were able to raise $2,000 dollars for the MDA. In the end, […]
by Charlie Comfort The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday evening with Mayor Krutzfeldt presiding. The major issue on the agenda was that of the approval of a 28E Agreement between the Pella, Oskaloosa, and Mahaska County for the purposes of building a regional airport. During public comments, Mayor Krutzfeldt limited each speaker […]
