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Simpson College Unveils "Simpson Promise"
Nov 07, 2017 by Rick Watts
A private college located in south-central Iowa is pledging to cover the first year of tuition for dozens of students from low-income Iowa families. Simpson College President Jay Simmons unveiled the "Simpson Promise" initiative on…
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Oskaloosa Police Arrest Man On Numerous Theft and Burglary Charges
Nov 07, 2017 by Rick Watts
In the early morning hours of Sunday, November 5th, the Oskaloosa Police Department received a complaint of a male breaking into vehicles in the 500 block of High Ave West. Officers conducted an investigation into…
Carlson Resigns as Volleyball Coach
Nov 07, 2017 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa--William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced the resignation of Jennifer Carlson as Head Volleyball Coach. Carlson was 42-125 (5-50 conference) during her five-year career as the leader of the program. The Statesmen…
A Fourth Public Hearing for the Northwest Oskaloosa Bypass Is Held
Nov 06, 2017 by Rick Watts
The Iowa Department of Transportation held two part hearing for the public on the night of Thursday, November 2. The open forum began activities at 6 PM where the public was welcomed to view copies…
South Central Conference Coaches Name All-Conference Volleyball Teams
Nov 03, 2017 by Rick Watts
The volleyball season has wrapped up for South Central Conference teams and the All-Conference players have been voted on and released. The SCC is made up of Knoxville, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Davis County, Albia, Centerville, Chariton, and…
US Congressman Honors Local Fire Department's Volunteer Effort
Nov 03, 2017 by Rick Watts
The New Sharon Fire & Rescue and the Oskaloosa Fire Department were honored in the US House of Representatives by Representative of the 2nd Congressional District, Dave Loebsack. Loebsack had entered his praise into Congressional…
Mahaska County Sheriff's Welcomes New Deputy
Nov 03, 2017 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office happily announces the hiring of David J. Wilke as their newest Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Wilke will be filling the position created by the retirement of Trevor Wells. Deputy Wilke has…
MAHASKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S ARREST MAN FOR THREE COUNTS SEXUAL ABUSE
Nov 03, 2017 by Rick Watts
Near the end of September, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office receive a complain that a 7-year-old female may have been sexually assaulted at a rural Mahaska County residence. The complaint was that there may have…
Reports of "Grandparent" Phone Scam in Oskaloosa
Nov 03, 2017 by Rick Watts
Following a series of recent complaints and reports of criminals targeting older Iowans by telephone and stealing thousands of dollars, the Oskaloosa Police Department would like to warn residents about an apparent resurgence of the…
National Veterans Small Business Week Wrapping Up
Nov 02, 2017 by Rick Watts
With Veterans Day approaching, new efforts are being made to encourage those who served -- and their families -- to pursue their dreams for opening or expanding small businesses. Darcella Craven is director the Veterans…
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