Nwagbaraocha Breaks School Record, Qualifies at Central Weather Saver
Apr 06, 2018
(PELLA, Iowa) – William Penn University's Vashti Nwagbaraocha (Jr., Milwaukee, Wis., Exercise Science) was an All-American in basketball this winter and will now get a chance to do the same in track and field as she…
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BP Gas Station South of Ottumwa Robbed at Gunpoint
Apr 06, 2018
(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On March 20, 2018 at approximately 1:01AM, Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from BP Gas Station south of Ottumwa located at 4108 Hwy 63. The caller reported that a…
OPD: Texting, Drinking While Driving is a Dangerous Mix
Apr 06, 2018
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – With warm weather approaching, grabbing your purse or wallet (as well as your cell phone) and jumping the car to take a cruise around town can seem more and more appealing. Today…
High Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect by State Patrol
Apr 06, 2018
(DES MOINES, Iowa) – The Iowa State Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle yesterday on Hwy 218 near Nashua around 9:30 am for a speed violation. The driver, 21 year old Devon Cooke of Miami,…
Oskaloosa Optimist Flag Project Continues to Grow
Apr 05, 2018
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – In 2012, the Optimist Club of Oskaloosa began a project of placing flags in city resident’s yard as part of a club project to promote patriotism and help fund the club’s projects.…
Offbeat News: A Puppy Gets a Tummy Tuck & More
Apr 05, 2018
"Puppy Tuck" An overweight pup in Britain is set to undergo a "tummy tuck" surgery to get rid of all the loose skin happening because of her weight loss following being rescued. Hattie, affectionately known…
MHP Offers 3D Mammography for Breast Imaging
Apr 04, 2018
(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – Mahaska Health Partnership has added new, state-of-the-art breast imaging technology by Siemens called 3D breast tomosynthesis. This technology, the most advanced in the region, takes aim at improving breast cancer detection,…
Robinson Claims First Career 'Athlete of the Week' Award
Apr 04, 2018
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)–William Penn University's Derek Robinson (Sr., Jenks, Okla., Communications) had the best outing of his collegiate career and was appropriately rewarded as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the…
'Experience Mahaska' at Penn Central Mall This Sunday
Apr 04, 2018
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Penn Central Mall will host "Experience Mahaska Community Activities & Events Expo" event in the Mall on Sunday, April 8. The event is designed to be an interactive introduction of all of the incredible…
USDA Prioritizes Investments to Address Opioid Crisis in Rural America
Apr 04, 2018
(WASHINGTON, USA) – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving funding priority in two key grant programs to address opioid misuse…