Oskaloosa. Bernice K. Boston, 95, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, September 25, 2010, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born on March 8, 1915, at Oskaloosa the daughter of Edwin G. and Grace Nash Bartlett. She graduated from the Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1933. Bernice furthered her education at William […]
Oskaloosa. Ronald Ringgenberg, 78, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, September 25, 2010, at the Mahaska Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born on June 9, 1932, at Clear Lake, Iowa, the son of Lester V. and Mary Hanson Ringgenberg. He attended high school at Newton, and was a standout athlete; participating in four sports all […]
Eddyville has been pulling out all the stops for it’s Eddy-Fest 2010. Friday started off the event with the carnival rides and the beginning of the slow pitch softball tournament at the Frog Pond from 6 pm to 12 am. Saturday is the big day, with the carnival rides going from 9 am to 11 […]
Novelist William Faulkner was born in New Albany, Mississippi on September 25, 1897. He spent much of his youth in Oxford where his father was employed as the business manager for the University of Mississippi. Creator of the legendary Yoknapatawpha County and its population of decayed Southern white gentry, merchants, farmers, poor whites, and persecuted […]
1942: A powerful storm system brought a remarkable early snowfall to most of Iowa. Although the snow melted as it fell across most of the state many stations reported their earliest trace of snowfall on record, and in north central Iowa slightly cooler temperatures near the surface allowed the snow to accumulate to as much […]
It was a much needed win tonight for the Oskaloosa Indians to stay alive for playoff hopes and improving to 2 and 1 for District action. Tonight was a strong running game for the Indians with a total of 435 yards rushing. Some outstanding totals this evening for some players. Jake Osborn had an outstanding […]
I talked with county supervisor today Greg Gordy and asked him about his re-election campaign and how he stands on the issues facing residents. I asked Greg Gordy what he believes Mahaska County can do to entice business to the county. He believes that maintaining and supporting a positive environment for them, and to continue […]
The city council recently approved some repairs to the roof of the library. Library staff told us that chances are you will be seeing Dennis Shankster’s crew both inside and outside the building during repairs. There will be some inconveniences that we will need to work around. We are not sure when the project will […]
Barnes City. Elizabeth Ann Hobbs of Barnes City, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at the Montezuma Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial services will begin at 9:30 am Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Montezuma Nursing and Rehab Center. As her wish, her body has been cremated. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Hospice or […]
US Congressional Candidate Brad Zaun made a stop at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa today. He greeted supporters and answered questions of those in attendance. Guy Vander Linden, candidate for Iowa House seat 75 and State Senator and Lt Governor candidate Kim Reynolds were also on hand. Some of us had and opportunity to sit down […]
