Joshua Leigh Tucker was born February 22, 1993 in Springfield, Missouri, and far too soon, was welcomed to his Eternal Home on May 16, 2012 at the age of 19 years, 2 months, and 23 days. Josh loved all his family and so many others too. He attended schools in Newton, Iowa and Springfield, Missouri, […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team has announced its team awards for the 2012 season as chosen by player voting. Randall Packard (Sr., Forestville, Calif., Cal State-Monterey) was named Offensive Player of the Year, while Aaron Laird (Sr., Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa HS) claimed Defensive Player of the Year laurels. A first-team all-Midwest Collegiate Conference selection, Packard hit […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The one open seat for Mahaska County Supervisor has drawn 5 candidates for the June 5th Primary, 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Meppelink is running for the Republican nomination. Alven Meppelink worked at Pella Corp early in life, but left there to go to school. Having left school early, he found his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Strawberries and rhubarb, asparagus, radishes and onions all lined the tables at the season’s opening day of the Oskaloosa Farmers’ Market. Lyle Siefering heads up the effort to help make the local farmers market happen every year. “It takes some hours,” Siefering said about the time it takes to prepare for farmers […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a deadline fast approaching from the Iowa Secretary of State, the Oskaloosa School District approved the new director district plan at a noon special meeting. These districts are redrawn, with the aid of an outside consultant, based upon the most recent census. Each district must be within 10%, of the same […]
Oskaloosa. Paul Martin “Marty” Davidson, 63, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, as result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on April 22, 2012. He was the son of Burdon and Doris Nelson Davidson, born on March 28, 1949, at Riverside, California. He graduated from […]
Wautrina Wilma Covey, 91, of Oskaloosa died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born Wednesday, April 13, 1921 in Mahaska County the daughter of Leonard Peter and Jennie Vander Voort Valster. On January 2, 1943 she was united in marriage to Leland Covey in Missouri and he died […]
PELLA — Five Central College players were named to the NFCA Division III All-Midwest Region softball team. Shortstop Annie Sarcone (sophomore, Des Moines, Dowling Catholic HS) and designated player Abbey Strajack (freshman, Davenport, Assumption HS) were both first-team selections and are under consideration for All-America honors, which will be announced Thursday evening at the NCAA […]
Fans Have Input on Improvements for the Fan Experience NEWTON, IA – May 14, 2012 – Iowa Speedway officials have announced a brand new fan initiative to continually improve the overall fan experience – the 2012 Fan Advisory Council. The 2012 Fan Advisory Council will be the first of its kind at Iowa Speedway. Doug […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The OACDG Scholarship Golf Tournament took place on Friday, May 11 at Oskaloosa Golf. The 1st place winner was Reynolds & Reynolds including Sid Fey, Paul Foster, David Fini, and Larry Heisler. Second place went to Mahaska Communication Group with players Rick Van Zomeren, Frank Hansen Doug Hoskins, Kiley Broadway. The Most […]
