Oskaloosa–As the Statesmen gridiron squad opens camp this week, it is quickly reminded that the eyes of the NAIA nation will be watching its progress closely as the Association’s preseason top-25 poll was released Monday. The Statesmen, who were 10-1 last fall and shared the Midwest League title at 6-1, continue to hold the #8 […]
Warren County, Iowa – Law Enforcement officials in central Iowa are requesting information on a “Person of Interest” who may have information about the disappearance of Kay and Bill Wood of rural Warren County. The “Person of Interest” may be associated with the Wood’s 2009 red Chevrolet Silverado pickup (Iowa license plate number 426 SOC). […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The talk of the current condition of local streets and roads is a common conversation around the Oskaloosa area. The local coffee shop or beauty shop usually contains at least one conversation on the subject. Back in May of this year, Oskaloosa Public Works Director Akhilesh Pal outlined to the council a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A Friday accident sent 4 members of a family to Mahaska Health Partnership. Diane Breman of Rose Hill was stopped along Highway 92 during road construction on Friday at 11:50 a.m. Breman was waiting for the pilot car to return so they could continue West from the Maskunky Marsh area or about […]
Oskaloosa. Joan Mason, 78, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Barnes City, died Monday, August 8, 2011, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. On February 18, 1933, she was born in Mahaska County, Iowa, the daughter of Jess and Beulah Litzenberg Ingraham. She graduated from the Barnes City High School with the class of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The City of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming 2011/2012 Urban Deer Hunting Season, to be held withing the Oskaloosa City limits. This bow hunting season will run from September 10th, 2011 thru January 29th, 2012. Bow hunters interested in participating in this hunt must pass an archery proficiency test, consisting of 5 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A warm summers evening had 8 people swimming for shore or being picked up by other nearby boaters, on August 6th around 7:12. The Oskaloosa Fire Department responded “not knowing if there was a drowning or if they had to be rescued, so we ran hot out there.” said Oskaloosa Fire Captain […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The special election in Fremont August 2nd, over the ordinance granting to the Mahaska Rural Water System Inc. the right and non-exclusive franchise to maintain, and operate in the city of Fremont, Iowa a water distribution system. Supervisor Chairman Willie Van Weelden was not present due to family issues, but Vice-Chair Greg […]
Priebus, Day and RNC Members Attendance Underscores Iowa’s Vital Role in the Nomination Process AMES- In a media availability outside a meeting of the Ames Rotary, Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn announced that Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chairman Sharon Day will attend the Iowa GOP/Fox News Debate on August 11. Additionally, Chairman […]
Eddyville, Iowa – Friday Results High School Winner: Megan DeMoss, Knoxville, 10.02 dial-in, 9.990 elapsed time, .102 reaction time Runner-up: Dustin Shepherd, Altoona, 10.53 dial-in, 10.58 elapsed time, -.040 reaction time. Saturday Results 8 & 9 Year Old Winner: Ashley Miller, Evdora, KS., 12.90 dial-in, 12.908 elapsed time, 49.27 mph, .042 reaction time. Runner-up: Ryan […]
