PELLA—Central College sophomore Eli Horton (Runnells, Southeast Polk HS) is the Iowa Conference men’s cross country performer of the week. It’s Horton’s third time receiving the honor this year and his fourth overall. Horton placed second in a 461-runner field at the Wis.-La Crosse Jim Drews Invitational last Saturday. He covered the 8,000-meter course in […]
Submitted by Marvin Knoot and Christy Bellinger During their August 28, 2012 Annual Meeting, the North Mahaska Education Foundation (NMEF) awarded nearly $5,000 in grants. Grant money will be used to purchase creative play equipment for the transitional kindergarten, and technology-based dynamic system experiment sets for the NM High School Physics program. Scholastic Dollars raised […]
Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group Diplomats would like to invite all Chamber members and their employees to join host Interiors by Val for refreshments at Business After Hours Thursday, October 18, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. They are located on the south side of the Oskaloosa Square at 116 1st Avenue East. Owner, Val […]
On Saturday, Oct. 13th, the Eddyville-Blakesburg High School Marching Band placed 1st in class 2A at the Mid-Iowa Marching Band Championships in Ankeny for the 16th time in 18 years. The band was also presented with the Outstanding Drumline Trophy. Earlier in the day, the E.B.F.H.S. Marching Band competed at the State Marching Band Contest in […]
Esther Woodward February 27, 1922 – October 16, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Esther Woodward, 90, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at the Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab. Center in Oskaloosa. She was born February 27, 1922, west of Lacey, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Maude Russell Stout. Esther attended school at Lacey and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It never fails, your late for work and the big yellow school bus just seems to be taking it’s time as it lumbers from stop to stop. A new law that has taken effect this year adds increased penalties for drivers who pass a stopped school bus. In March of 2012, Gov. […]
by Amy Langdon The Oskaloosa City Council approved the purchase of a new $141,572 dump truck. Mayor Dave Krutzfedlt said at Monday’s meeting that the truck will allow staff to better haul equipment and make repairs around the city. The meeting also included a public hearing regarding weed maintenance. The council is considering a resolution […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The annual CROP Walk, a walking fundraiser to bring awareness and raise funds to feed the hungry, began at the Lacey Recreation Complex on Sunday, October 14th. The wind was biting cold, but walkers said once they began the walk it was comfortable enough. The walk began at the 5-plex baseball fields, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday, representatives from the various departments within the county gave their reports to the Supervisors. MCARD representative Deann DeGroot informed the board about various projects and meetings she has been involved with. DeGroot told the board about a fundraising drive being developed for the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development group. A […]
H. Maurice Beaver March 04, 1919 – October 15, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Maurice died Monday evening at the MHP Hospice Services Serenity House in Oskaloosa at the age of 93 years, 7 months and 11 days. H. Maurice Beaver was born, March 4, 1919, on a farm four miles southeast of Cedar, Iowa to Howard […]
