Oskaloosa, Iowa – The June 5 primary continues to loom in the minds of the 5 candidates seeking the one seat on the county board of supervisors currently held by Willie VanWeelden. Mike Vander Molen (R) has been part of local politics since his return to the area back in 2008. He and his wife […]

Overland Park, Kansas. John Howar, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas and formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Overland Park. He was born Saturday, March 5, 1927, the son of Henry St. Clair Howar and Anna M. Sonnenfeldt-Howar in Chicago, Illinois. Following high school graduation he entered the military. He served in […]
Apr 19 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Fundraisers often times make just as many or more memories for a group than the actual events they help support. A group of 6th and 7th grade AAU girls softball players took some time out from practice to help raise some much needed funds. The young ladies of the Osky Rebels waited […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The weather might not have been the best on Saturday morning, but the turnout was strong, and until noon, the stream of people was nearly non-stop. 2012 Relay for Life Team Tracy put together a garage sale/bake sale for the cause. At the end of the day they were able to raise […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball team has been one of the hottest in the nation lately, helping the navy and gold advance two more spots as the fifth NAIA poll was released today. The Lady Statesmen (37-12, 20-2 MCC), winners of five straight and 25 of their last 27, are now unofficially tied for 31st with […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The Lady Statesmen gave their oldest players a great gift on Senior Night with two wins over St. Ambrose in Midwest Collegiate Conference softball play Tuesday. William Penn (37-12, 20-2 MCC) beat the Queen Bees 1-0 and 4-3 to stretch its winning streak to five games. The program started the year 0-5 and then fell […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Burglars are always on the prowl for the home that is the easiest prey. Most burglars simply want to get in, take their loot and get out. Most have absolutely no interest in running into the homeowner and would do everything possible to make sure they never did. Keeping your home well […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – You can make a difference this April 21st as MCG invites Mahaska County residents to bring in their old electronics to be recycled in an environmentally safe and secure manner. All items will be professionally processed by Midwest Electronic Recovery of Walford, Iowa. The eCycle event will be held from 8:00 a.m. […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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March 18, 1919 – April 17, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on email More Sharing Services 3 Visitation: will begin at 11 a.m., Friday morning, April 20, 2012 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 5 – 7 p.m. to greet visitors. Funeral […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa – Mahaska Health Partnership has joined the Hospital Donor Registration Campaign as a Hospital Partner. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, the campaign brings together National Partners, local and regional organ, eye, and tissue donation organizations and hospitals throughout the nation to educate employees and […]
Apr 17 2012 | Posted in
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