
OSKALOOSA – In recognition of March as National Nutrition Month, Mahaska Health Partnership Clinical Dietitian Lea Rice urges families to make healthier food choices. “New dietary guidelines were introduced in 2010 that focus on balancing calories with physical activity,” Rice said. “One of the goals is to help people eat healthier foods in the right […]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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With a recent rise in the amount of car thefts reported in Oskaloosa, residents should keep in mind to secure their property when it’s not being attended. Three vehicles have been stolen in recent days with minor damage being reported to the vehicles. Officer Barb Saville of the Oskaloosa Police Department said that the cars […]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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With gas pushing over $3.50 a gallon most times, it seems people are talking about changes to their life and lifestyle from the added cost of fueling up. When asked if his driving habits have changed because of the increased cost, Glen Boughton was pretty confident in saying “NO”. Even with the possibility of gas […]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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Champaign, IL formerly of Lynnville. Mary Belle Yoder, 82 of Champaign, IL and formerly of Lynnville passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 in Champaign, IL. Graveside services will begin at 11:00 am Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Friends Cemetery in Lynnville. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the Holland-Coble Funeral […]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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Montezuma. Dema Hall, 80 of Montezuma passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Montezuma Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Montezuma. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home with Pastor George Salnave officiating. Interment will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will […]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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July 22, 1955 – March 21, 2011 Grinnell, Iowa Visitation: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grinnell Interment: following the funeral service on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Hazelwood Cemetery […]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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December 07, 1916 – March 21, 2011 Grinnell, Iowa Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2656 CC Avenue, near Victor Interment: following her service on Friday March 25, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery near Victor In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to St. John’s Lutheran […]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 1932 to Monday, March 21st, 2011 Obituary: Leticia passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Monroe County Hospital at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 19 days. Survivors include her son, Michael (Judy) Pitt of Knoxville; granddaughters, Ashley Pitt of Columbia, MO and Katie Pitt of Ames. Visitation […]
Mar 22 2011 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session this evening. To start out the meeting, the council considered a request from Jim DeWitt for a reduction of sanitary sewer charges in the amount of $594.66. The request came after the home owners discovered that vandals had smashed their mailbox and turned on the water faucet […]
Mar 21 2011 | Posted in
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Eggs & Issues continues Saturday, March 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 am at Smokey Row in downtown Oskaloosa. Following the regular informational time with area legislators, the graduate students from University of Iowa who did the Oskaloosa Waste Survey, will be on hand to discuss the survey results. Make plans now to meet your legislators […]
Mar 21 2011 | Posted in
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