
Dateline: Osklaoosa, Iowa. That is the premise of the soon to be released eBook, NIGHT SHADOWS, written by Stephen L. Brayton. Night Shadows follows the adventures of Homicide Detective Harry Reznik and Federal Agent Lori Campisi as they battle supernatural shadow creatures wreaking havoc in Iowa’s capital city. The release date is February 15, 2011. […]
Feb 15 2011 | Posted in
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Montezuma. Punk Taylor, 58 of Montezuma passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 in Montezuma. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home with Pastor Justin Boeding officiating. Visitation will begin after 11:00 am Wednesday, February 16, 2011 with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 Wednesday evening […]
Feb 15 2011 | Posted in
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DeKalb, Illinois. Garold Wick, 88, of DeKalb, Illinois, and formerly of rural Oskaloosa and Des Moines, died Monday, February 14, 2011, at the Pine Acres Rehab Living Center in DeKalb. He was born July 10, 1922, at Afton, Iowa, the son of LeRoy and Clara (Breazeale) Wick. He graduated from the Afton High School with […]
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July 15, 1928 – February 14, 2011 Betty Marie Terpstra Aalbers was born on July 15, 1928, the fifth child of Garrett and Marie Vande Voort Terpstra. Both of Betty’s parents were of Dutch descent; her father was born in Patterson, New Jersey and her mother came to this country from Gelderland Province in the […]
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Penn Men Take Four Golds at Indoor League Championships Sterling, Ill.–Led by an exceptionally strong showing in the sprints, the Statesmen track and field team fared well at the Midwest Collegiate Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships Saturday. The Penn men won four of the 18 events to finish fourth with 125 points. Grand View […]
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Interpower of Oskaloosa played host to a packed meeting room full of residents from East and Southeast Iowa Saturday afternoon. Re-Open Iowa for Business is being hosted by Iowa Republican’s from both the Iowa Senate and the Iowa House as well as the Governors Office. The events are open to the public and the media […]

Tiffin, IOWA — The Iowa State Patrol is asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit and run on Interstate 80 near Tiffin. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, February 12, 2011, Maxwell James Wallace, age 18 of Iowa City was killed after he was struck while walking in the westbound […]
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AMES, Iowa – Feb. 14, 2011 – Motorists are asking the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) “Why are some roads so bumpy? Why are there so many potholes this year?” The Iowa DOT says the answer has to do with a combination of factors, including an aging and deteriorating road system, an unusual amount of […]
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The Knoxville Police Department and 3M Company are announcing a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the December 8, 2010 bomb threat at the Knoxville, Iowa plant. Any person with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or call […]
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You still have till NOON today to register for the KIIC Mega Valentine Prize Pack – with over $1000 in gifts and services… including: An overnight stay at Honey Creek Restort A remote car starter installed by Trail-Aire of Oskaloosa A Studio 404 Spa Package complete with massage, manicure, pedicure and more A floral arrangement […]