From the Oskaloosa Police Department On May 11th, 2013, at approximately 3 p.m., the Oskaloosa Police Department received a complaint of a possible Mountain Lion sighting, in the wooded area, directly North of the 100 block of Highland Avenue. Highland Avenue is located in the Northeast Quadrant of the Oskaloosa city limits. This animal was […]
James “Jim” Tylkowski February 19, 1939 – May 10, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 74 James “Jim” Tylkowski, 74, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Jim was born February 19, 1939, in Farewell, Nebraska, the son of Maximillion and Anna Kizlor Tylkowski. He graduated from the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Times change and so do people, and when local independent wrestler ‘Evan Jordan’ steps into the squared circle this Saturday night at Bradbury Hall, on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer Farm, it will be the end of an era for him. Professional wrestling takes its toll, and the independent or otherwise known […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – History has a way of making itself relevant today, with choices of the past still influencing today. The Iowa DNR, along with MidAmerican and MWH met with concerned citizens and neighbors of 407 South H St. and 902 3rd Ave West on Monday night to discuss the ongoing efforts to remove coal […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A Knoxville man, Matthew Fletcher, is facing five counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon as well a charge of OWI stemming from an alleged incident in the 400 block of 4th Ave East. According to the affidavit filed in the case; “On Sunday May 5, 2013 at approximately 11:36 pm, officers […]
From the Lions Club History In 1921, James Biggs, a photographer from Bristol, England, became blind following an accident. Because he was feeling uncomfortable with the amount of traffic around his home, he painted his walking stick white to be more easily visible. In 1930, the late George A. Bonham, President of the Peoria Lions […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Month and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to understand the importance of mental wellness. This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is Pathways to Wellness and calls attention to strategies and approaches that help all Americans achieve good mental and overall health. Mental […]
jcp cares supporters will be able to round up purchases at jcp.com Oskaloosa, Iowa (May 7, 2013) – Habitat for Humanity is partnering with jcpenney in the retailer’s charitable giving program, jcp cares. jcpenney customers can round up their purchases in May to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to support Habitat’s affordable […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad has ordered all flags on the Capitol Complex be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, in observance of the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony which is to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Oran […]
PELLA — An old Iowa Conference rivalry will be extended for at least one more game as Central College will take on former league foe Cornell College in the opening round of the NCAA Division III softball tournament at Pella Thursday. The 62-team field was announced Monday, along with pairings at eight regional sites. The […]
