Top ranked Rockets hold off Oskaloosa, 53-49
Dec 23, 2024 · EDDYVILLE — It was the battle for the Eddyblaooska Turtle Trophy when the Oskaloosa Indians made the short journey down the four lane to take on the No. 1 ranked in Class 2A Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets Saturday night. The rivalry between the two teams is intense and this game was no ...
Central goes above and beyond for Giving Tuesday
Dec 12, 2024 · PELLA — The Central College exceeded expectations this Giving Tuesday, reaching 127% of its fundraising goal. Central had a record-breaking level of participation by alumni, families and friends who contributed more than $129,700 during the global day of giving.
Burrito Blast open for business | Local News | oskaloosa.com
Dec 20, 2024 · OSKALOOSA — The tooling department at Vermeer Manufacturing may seem like an unlikely place for the seeds of a fast food restaurant to be planted, but that's where Burrito Blast in Oskaloosa can trace its inception. Daloy Veldhouse was a machinist at Vermeer. Greg Baehr is an engineer there. The ...
Statesmen come up short in home loss to Park - oskaloosa.com
3 days ago · OSKALOOSA — William Penn struggled to find its rhythm in a hard-fought 84-75 home loss to Park on Saturday in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup. The Statesmen (9-8, 6-7 Heart) started strong, opening with a 13-7 lead before Park (11-8, 10-5 Heart) countered with six unanswered points ...
Second half flurry pushes No. 6 Norwalk past Osky
3 days ago · Norwalk’s pressure continued to bother Osky but the Indians were able to make a late push behind a 12-4 run where they were able to get around the pressure and attack the rim with Dasia Foster scoring six points in the quarter to make it a 21-17 game at halftime with Osky still very much in the game.
Now playing: Trio Entertainment Center opens in Osky
Nov 22, 2024 · OSKALOOSA — The much-anticipated Trio Entertainment Venue — which features three theater screens, a restaurant, pickleball and tennis courts and golf simulators — officially opened its doors Friday.
Student in knife attack charged with attempted murder
Nov 22, 2024 · Pella Police Chief Shane McSheehy addresses the media at a Wednesday press conference shortly after a knife attack at Pella Middle School. Two students received minor injuries and the suspect has been taken into police custody.
Eagles suffer first loss after falling 55-43 to Norwalk
Dec 16, 2024 · Norwalk shot 39.2% overall and were 10-of-26 from three while only committing five turnovers. Pella Christian shot 33.3% from the floor and 5-of-14 from deep and finished with five assists on 14 made baskets.
Do US adults support Trump's Day 1 actions? Here's what polling …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump 's second term is beginning with efforts to deliver on his promise to crack down on immigration and restore “ energy dominance.” Some of these moves are likely to be popular with the public. Most Americans think increasing security at the U.S.-Mexico border should be at least “a moderate priority” for the federal government, according to a ...
Taliban announce the release of two Americans held in …
3 days ago · Corbett, who had lived in Afghanistan with his family at the time of the 2021 collapse of the U.S.-backed government, was abducted by the Taliban in August 2022 while on a business trip.. The Afghan Foreign Ministry said the prisoner exchange was the result of “long and fruitful negotiations” with the U.S. and was a good example of solving problems through dialogue.