Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s Penn Central Mall is many things for the community, but on Saturday it became a landing strip of sorts. The Ottumwa Radio Controlled Flyers made their way back to town to showcase their hobby to the people of Oskaloosa. While there, people could see different types of R/C Aircraft and watch […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There are times that can alter the course of one’s life, and the road for ’63 South’ has at least two of them in it’s history already. ‘Twister’ might be the name of their new single, but the road to Nashville has been filled with twists and turns so far. If your […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Sea Chanters dropped anchor in Oskaloosa Thursday night on their eleventh stop of a eighteen stop tour. This years tour takes the group through the northern part of the United States, which includes stops in seven states. The Sea Chanters are just one of six primary performing groups in the United States […]
Searsboro, Iowa – A brush fire in rural Poweshiek County has 3 fire departments busy containing the fast spreading flames that is being fueled by 29 mph wind gusts. The Iowa DOT tweeted out at 5:06 pm that Highway 146 north of Searsboro, between County Road F62 and County Road F46 (near Searsboro), was closed. […]
As the season starts the user groups get prepared at the Lacey Recreation Complex. Not only have practices begun, but youth sports groups have taken a part in the pre-sesason preparation. Wednesday, March 14th, the Babe Ruth League scheduled a clean up day at the new Kentfield Babe Ruth Fields. Eight young men from the […]
Oskaloosa–With offense scarce, every baserunner on Saturday was crucial and the Statesmen were fortunately a little better at brining their players around in a Midwest Collegiate Conference doubleheader sweep over Waldorf. William Penn (8-10, 2-0 MCC) won by scores of 3-0 and 4-1 in its first home contests of 2012. Jorge Quezada (Jr., San Ysidro, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Spring time brings yard sales and other similar activities. For a group of teens, it was an opportunity to raise money for the Oskaloosa Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board. The sale ran from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the basement of the Oskaloosa Public Library. Money raised helps to fund teen […]
Chillicothe, Iowa – A two vehicle accident, at the intersection of Eddyville Road and Highway 63, has left an 87 year old West Des Moines woman dead. Winfred Douglass was traveling northbound on Eddyville road when, according to the Iowa State Patrol, she failed to yield the right-of-way from the stop sign. The 2006 Chevy […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Nostalgia can be defined as a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time. For many long time Oskaloosa residents, memories of childhood play at the Edmundson Playground involve their time conquering “The Rocket”. While heading off to a different story, we spotted a city crew at the slide. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s one of those little known or seen jobs that makes a big impact in a community. On Thursday, Chief Judge James Blomgren swore in new Mahaska County Clerk of Court Teresa Augustine. Augustine, who served under former Clerk of Court Mary Sexton for over 13 years stepped into the role upon […]
