Stenhouse, Jr., Dillon and Whitt give fans VIP treatment at Iowa Speedway NEWTON, Iowa – June 15, 2011 – It’s official! Cole Whitt will join fellow NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Austin Dillon and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., in chauffeuring a few lucky fans around the 7/8 mile oval track in […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release: When homeowners head to the back yard during Iowa’s warmest months, sellers head to the front porch. The products they sell vary: magazines, home security systems, home improvement or home repair projects, household products, or even food products like meat and fruit. But their sales tactics are often quite […]
In a press release today by the Oskaloosa Police Department: On May 31st 2011, The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Oskaloosa Police Department initiated an investigation involving a five year old child who had a positive urine drug screen indicating the presence of marijuana. During the course of the investigation, the child […]
Whether it be rainy or sunny, the Oskaloosa City Band will perform on Thursday night at 8 p.m. If not on the bandstand in the City Park, the Band will be at Smokey Row Coffee House. Last week’s concert was fun inside, but the band missed the car horns. This week, the band will perform […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board is considering not renewing its’ membership with the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB). In recent years, the IASB has received scrutiny over the misuse of funds. Superintendent Russ Reiter acknowledged that part of him was for staying with the IASB and that part of him was against […]
The Main Street Business Improvement Committee has announced the topic of the next Lunch & Learn. It is called “whitewater learning,” and explores recent trends in building skills for successful business professionals. The program will show the kinds of skills needed for success in a whitewater, fast-moving business environment, and will highlight some of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The people of Iowa are nearing a shutdown of their State Government. July 1st is the deadline for a budget to be approved without a stoppage happening. The Republicans, who feel a mandate from the voters to help curb costs and watch the budget, are standing firm on several points they consider […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Even with a nice day without rain, Mahaska County Emergency Manager Jamey Robinson wants to remind people of the dangers flash flooding can bring. The ground is still saturated, and more rain is in the forecast, once again, starting Thursday night. Robinson encourages everyone to use caution, as streams and creeks may […]
December 03, 1939 – June 15, 2011 Midlothian, Virginia and formerly of Pella, Iowa Visitation: will begin at 1:00 p.m., Friday afternoon, June 17, 2011 at Garland-Van Arkel Langkamp Funeral Chapel; the family will be present from 5 – 7 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday morning, June 18, 2011 […]
(November 28, 1917 – June 15, 2011) Rayford Ratcliff, 93 of New Sharon passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm Friday, June 17, 2011 at the New Sharon United Methodist Church with Reverend John Battern and Reverend Tom Palmer officiating. Visitation will […]
