From FEMA’s blog: FEMA is closely monitoring the affects of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan early this morning, and through our regional offices in the West Coast and in the pacific area, we are in close contact and coordination with state and local officials and stand ready to support them in any […]
Des Moines. Paula Joyce McKinney, 55, of Des Moines, died at her home in Des Moines. She was born November 30, 1955, at Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Pauline Abel McKinney. She graduated from the Knoxville High School, and continued her education at A.I.B. in Des Moines. She worked as an administrative […]
PELLA — Haider Hamza will present “Embracing the Enemy” Thursday, March 24, in van Emmerik Studio in the Maytag Student Center on Central College’s campus at 7 p.m. A post-presentation discussion will follow in the UnderGround at 9 p.m. The event, sponsored by the intercultural life office, is free and open to the public. “Embracing […]
February 26, 1927 – March 10, 2011 Grinnell, Iowa Visitation: 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. A scripture service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 19, […]
The first meeting that will help to Organize the Mahaska County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Organization met at Noon Wednesday March 9, 2011 on the 3rd floor of the Oskaloosa Public Library. What is long-term recovery, and why is it important to Mahaska County? Those agencies and organizations that help affected persons and communities to have […]
Tassel Ridge Winery – Chase away the winter blues with a night in the tropics at Tassel Ridge Winery. Relax and enjoy a frozen Wine-A-Rita featuring our 2008 Iowa Frontenac Rosé. Feast on Caribbean veggie wraps, tropical fruit salsa with chips, and key lime tarts. Wear your favorite island attire and have a group photo […]
Up and coming “Country Soul” recording artist Kassie Miller and her husband Ben Wilson formerly of Oskaloosa made an appearance Wednesday night at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa. Kassie Miller is no stranger to the spotlight, having been a contestant on “The Search for the Ultimate Coyote” . During that 4 week show she danced, sang […]
I had the opportunity to read a new book by Gary Sutton titled ‘Oskaloosa Moon’. The story is fictional, but comes from the experiences of what many kids with challenges had when growing up in the late 50’s and beyond. The character ‘Moon’ has many experiences in his life, growing up in small town Iowa, […]
Montezuma. Loretta Moore, 75 of Montezuma passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home with Pastor George Salnave officiating. Visitation will begin after 12:00 pm Sunday, March 13, 2011 with the family present from 4:00pm […]
Oskaloosa. George Oaks, 84, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born November 28, 1926, at Somerset, Colorado, the son of William Harrison and Effie Nelvinia Uptografft Oaks. He attended school in Colorado. On September 27, 1950, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Hoschour; Dorothy […]
