JoAnn Snowbarger May 18, 1930 – February 06, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday morning February 11, 2012 at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Boomershine officiating. Visitation: will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday morning February 11, 2012 at Central United Methodist Church prior to the memorial service. Interment: Forest Cemetery. JoAnn […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday evening with Mayor Krutzfeldt presiding. The first item on the agenda was the issue of approving a request from the Chamber of Commerce for approval of the Friday after Five events. The request was approved unanimously. The next item was a request from the […]
Charles “Chuck” Barnhouse, 84, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, February 6, 2012, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born May 30, 1927, at Oskaloosa, the son of Charles L. and Irene S. Snider Barnhouse, Jr… He graduated from the Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1945. He enlisted in the United States Navy and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With several items on their agenda, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors got right to work at their scheduled Monday meeting. Sone Scott, Mahaska County Treasurer looked to add a payroll change for temporary help during the tax season for a 3 week period. The board approved the motion. According to Scott, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 2012 NAIA Midwest Cheer and Dance Regional Competition. On Saturday, February 11, campus will be invaded by eight dance teams and seven cheerleading squads from the Midwest. The completion will be held in the main gym on the William […]
Keota, Iowa – Cornmeal is a basic staple that was used very often in the Pioneer diet and during the Great Depression. It was also one of the foods that Mom fell back on to feed her large family because it was cheap but nutritious at the same time. To get the best nutrition make […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Singer, songwriter, and producer Tim Schumacher will present at the William Penn University Chautauqua lecture on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Schumacher’s passion for music began when he first picked up the acoustic guitar at age 14. He started performing professionally at age 15 in Madison, Wisconsin with his band the Fuller Wood […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s time to track down those overdue library materials and return them this month. Starting Monday, February 6, you can pay your old or current library overdue fines with food or personal care items that will be donated to the Ecumenical Cupboard. According to Library Director Wanda Gardner, accepting food rather than […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Chariton and Albia, Wednesday, February 15th, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative covering Monroe and Lucas Counties, will be at: Chariton City Hall from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Monroe County Court House Board Room in Albia from […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Parades are usually thought of for The 4th of July, Homecoming, or if your from Oskaloosa, the Lighted Christmas Parade also comes to mind. On the Oskaloosa News Facebook page shortly after the NY Giants victory over the New England Patriots, a few started to mention having a parade in honor of […]
