Barbara Jean Whaley, 46, of Oskaloosa died on July 24, 2012 at her home in Oskaloosa. She was born Friday, December 17, 1965 in Oskaloosa the daughter of Robert and Doris Clark Bushey. She attended school in San Diego and Coronado, California, Annapolis, Maryland and Newfoundland, Canada while Robert was in the Navy. Following school […]
Wilma Marie George Dunkailo August 07, 1924 – July 24, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Wilma died Tuesday morning at Crystal Heights Care Center. Her body has been cremated and graveside memorial services will be held at a later date at Old White Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Wilma Marie, daughter of Willis Millard and Nancy Rose Padgett Gabel, […]
Keota, Iowa – There are many good recipes for pie crust. The ones I will give you today are old ones Mom had, that I’m sure were favorites in her day and time. Today, I still hear people say that lard makes a very flaky pie crust and I believe it is healthier then the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On a cloudy day at the end of March, William Penn officially broke ground on their new dormitory that will add capacity for 250 additional students. Once the students move into the new dormitory during the first part of January, at that time Eltse Hall will be closed down for renovation. Scott […]
Ames, Iowa – The Oskaloosa based U19 girls team, Osky United, competed in soccer at the Iowa Games held in Ames last weekend. Osky United was coached by Greg Walter and the team was made up of players from Oskaloosa, Pella, Grinnell, Norwalk and Rock Valley, Iowa. Their first game against Bondurant was on Friday […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As the old saying goes, “if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”, holds true for Thursday night’s city band concert. Back by popular demand, the Mahaska County Cattlemen will be grilling on the square, beginning at 5 p.m. With a goal of raising money for the Oskaloosa Band […]
DES MOINES – A white-tail deer at a hunting preserve in Davis County has become the first positive detection of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Iowa. The positive sample was verified this week, and DNR is working closely with the State Veterinarian on this isolated incident. There is no evidence that CWD can spread to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – There is still time to register for the Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation’s 2nd Annual “Run in the Sun,” on Saturday, July 28 at the Lacey Sports Complex. “Run in the Sun” is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County, along with Marion, Monroe and Wapello Counties are all under an Excessive Heat Warning until 3 pm on Wednesday. This has been “normal” lately in South-central Iowa as the lack of rain coupled with excessive heat has one of the worst droughts on record only intensifying. The National Weather Service […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2012 Southern Iowa Fair is now in the History books, and besides some cleaning up, only the memories now remain. The week started off on Monday with lots of livestock judging and project judging as well. The evening end up with the crowning of Megan Adams as the 2012 Southern Iowa […]
