Oskaloosa, Iowa – Former Oskaloosa Mayor and Iowa State Senator Tom Rielly has been outspoken on his concern for Iowa’s roads and bridges for many years. During his time in the Senate, he also chaired the Transportation Committee. Earlier this month, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad nominated Rielly to sit on the Transportation Commission. I spoke […]
Ralph Lee Martin Sr. August 1, 1935 – March 14, 2013 Ralph passed away Thursday evening at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 13 days. Ralph Lee Martin, son of Loyd Kay and Daisy Beatrice Moss Martin, was born, August 1, 1935, in Calumet, Iowa. He […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An evening fire on Tuesday, March 12, results in a local home being a total loss. The home, owned by Cody Scholtus was unoccupied at the time of the fire. According to a report by the Oskaloosa Fire Department, the fire originated in “the crawl space under the kitchen and made its […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Have you bought your tickets for “Ladies Night” yet??? They can be purchased at 804 Décor, Doty Computers, Expressions Hair Studio and Painted Daisy in Oskaloosa; or Crow Row in New Sharon. This is the third year for Ladies Night and each year is bigger and better. This year’s event, being held […]
Donald Beason November 13, 1953 – March 13, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 59 Loving Husband, Dad, & Grandpa Donald Eugene Beason, 59, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Oskaloosa. Donald was born November 13, 1953, at Oskaloosa, the son of Kenneth and Henrietta Hite Beason. He served in […]
Tickets are now available for the Purple Ribbon Dinner and Auction. The annual event benefits Crisis Intervention Services (CIS). For 15 years CIS has been providing support and resources to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Last year, CIS was named one of the model crime victim agencies in Iowa. CIS invites all to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – March 12, 2013 – Oskaloosa, IA – The United Way of Mahaska County is holding its 5th Annual Live United 5K & YMCA Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 27th at the Penn Activity Center on the William Penn University campus. This year’s event is all about promoting health in Mahaska County. […]
The William Penn Men’s Basketball team will be returning to Oskaloosa on Wednesday, March 13th after a historic run in the NAIA Division II National Championships. Welcome home the team by lining the streets of the Oskaloosa Town Square at around 3:30 pm! The team, along with the WPU Pep Band, Cheerleaders, and mascot Willy […]
Everett J. Northway October 6, 1930 – March 12, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 82 Everett J. Northway, 82, of Oskaloosa and San Angelo, Texas, went to be with his Lord and savior Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at his residence in Texas. Everett was born October 6, 1930, at Madrid, Iowa, the son of Everett […]
Point Lookout, Mo.–The most successful men’s basketball season in school history was coming to an end one way or another Tuesday night, but unfortunately it did not culminate in a victory as the Statesmen fell 73-59 to #2 seed Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) in the championship game of the NAIA Division II National Championships. #1 William […]
