Thomas and Ruth Staugger’s market is reaching the end of the season for yet another year. They still have many gourds, tomato’s, and a variety of pumpkins available. The knucklehead pumpkins were a definite eye catcher! They are located in the corner of Mahaska Drug’s parking lot until the remaining stock runs out.
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It’s time to start thinking heat. It’s hard to when the thermometer still hit’s 80 degrees with ease, but those crisp mornings and frosty windshields are just around the corner. Having your furnace cleaned an maintained before it’s needed helps to save you money, and also keeps you and your family safe. According to the […]
Zucchini squash is a very easy to grow vegetable. You will probably never run out of ideas on how to use it. If you don’t grow any yourself, you will likely have a neighbor or friend who will be more than willing to share with you. It’s a very prolific vegetable. I have gone through […]
The Eddyville-Blakesburg girls volleyball team was back in action on the 14th taking on Clarke. The girls come out victorious winning 3 of the 5 sets. Coach Genskow was happy to report “A great conference win” Coach went on to say, both teams served very aggressively making for both teams struggle with passing. Our girls […]
November 10, 1930 – September 14, 2010 Norma Jean Wells, 79 of Newton and formerly of New Sharon passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Skiff Medical Center in the Monarch Wing in Newton. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Union Mills Christian Church with Pastor Kerry […]
Montezuma faces a crossroads for it’s school system. The district is voting on an 11.5 million dollar bond issue. The current school is in need of repairs and some items brought up to code. I visited Montezuma today, a trip back in time of sorts for me. As a 1989 graduate of Montezuma my interest […]
The Oskaloosa Invitational was held on Tuesday at Edmundson Park. The Oskaloosa girls finished 7th in the 11-team field with 178 points. Brooke VanHouweling led the Indians with a 22nd place finish. Kelsie Roquet and Stephanie Smith also had strong efforts for the Indians finishing in 34th and 39th places. “I thought that our varsity […]
Penn Central Mall is hosting a traveling zoo that will be starting up on the 15th. There will be a large variety of animals to come see. Jungle Safari has set up in the parking lot and features tigers, lama’s and pony rides. The staff will be giving educational lectures and have the opportunity to […]
The harvest season is upon us again. Time for tractors to be cruising the highways and gravel roads once again. This time of year means many things for Iowans. Motorists get angry at times over the slow tractors, family’s get separated for months while they work countless hours bringing in the harvest. One more point […]
