Donna Verploegh December 3, 1939 – November 14, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Donna Verploegh, 72, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born December 3, 1939, at Eldon, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Anna Fridley Essary. She graduated from the Farson High School […]
John W. Beadle October 5, 1952 – November 14, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa John W. Beadle, 60, of Oskaloosa died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born Sunday, October 5, 1952 in Mahaska County, the son of Fay and Patricia Fox Beadle. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the class […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Eating healthy can be a real challenge for individuals and families that are constantly on the go. Convenience foods such as fast food and, in some cases, those in the frozen food isle can seem to help make life easier by offering options that may take less time than traditional food preparation […]
OSKALOOSA – The Salvation Army of Mahaska County is pleased to announce their kick-off of the Red Kettle campaign bell-ringing season begins this Saturday. The kick-off rally will begin with a coffee time meeting to begin the season’s activities on Saturday, November 17th, at 10 a.m. at the VFW Post on Highway 23 South. The […]
Marion County – The annual Marion County Historical Society’s Festival of Trees will be held November 17th and 18th from 1 to 5 pm each day at the Marion County Park in Knoxville. This event is free and open to the public. There will be more than 40 trees decorated by various organizations and individuals […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Annual Home Decorating Contest held in conjunction with the Lighted Christmas Parade is now underway. Now is the time to get your Christmas lights and decorations out of the attic, garage, or basement and test those bulbs. Oskaloosa Board of Realtors, MidAmerican Energy and the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group […]
Once in a generation, a comedian comes along who speaks to everyone. Today, that comedian is known simply as Michael Jr. Imagine a line from Bill Cosby to Jerry Seinfeld and you’ll have an idea of Michael’s influences. Watch him onstage and you’ll see a man at ease…with himself, his audience, and his message. Listen […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As part of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group’s 2012 Christmas Promotion, the Commerce Committee has decided to continue their 26 year tradition of supporting the Ecumenical Food Cupboard this holiday season. The Ecumenical Cupboard, located at 205 South D Street, is operated by Church Women United to provide emergency food […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Seven Grinnell College players have been named to the 2012 All-Midwest Conference Football Team. The Pioneers had five second-team selections – Cody Weber ’13 (wide receiver), Tom Brinkman ’13 (defensive line), Drew Blumberg ’13 (defensive back), Andrew Clark ’14 (return specialist) and David Ternes ’15 (linebacker). Weber, a 6-0, 195-pounder from Pullman, […]
by Amy Langdon Oskaloosa, Iowa – Middle school girls interested in playing softball will soon have a place to do it. The Oskaloosa School Board approved starting a middle school softball program at Tuesday’s meeting. Currently, girls in middle school don’t have a program for softball, whereas middle school boys can join the Babe […]
