MAHASKA COUNTY – Have you been experiencing breathing problems? There is a chance that your lungs are not functioning at normal levels. In honor of National Respiratory Care Week October 20-26, Mahaska Health Partnership is focusing on lung health and pulmonary rehabilitation services offered on our campus. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood […]
Elizabeth Van Zante June 8, 1917 – October 20, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 96 Elizabeth Van Zante, 96, of Oskaloosa, Iowa and formerly of Eddyville, passed away Sunday morning, October 20, 2013, at Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Elizabeth Van Zante, daughter of Gerrit and Alice Hoksbergen Van Heukelom, was born June 8, 1917, […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team went toe-to-toe with last year’s top NAIA program for much of the afternoon, but fell short of a nice non-conference win in a 31-21 setback to Marian (Ind.) in an MSFA crossover game Saturday. The Statesmen (3-4) led 21-17 at the start of the fourth quarter, but witnessed the Knights […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The battle of 163 took place at the Lacey Recreation Complex Stadium on Friday night as Oskaloosa hosted Pella with the District 8 title on the line. The first five minutes of the game proved to be a mountain too high to overcome for the Indians as the Dutch capitalized on some […]
Karolyn “Kate” Schrader September 28, 1931 – October 19, 2013 Ollie, Iowa | Age 82 Karolyn “Kate” Schrader, 82, of Ollie died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. Kate was born Monday, September 28, 1931 in Ollie, Iowa the daughter of Bret and Kit Davis. On October 27, 1955, […]
The final day for early voter registration for the November 5, 2013 City Election is Friday, October 25th by 5:00 P.M. Early registration can be completed by mail if voter registration application is postmarked no later than Monday, October 21st. After October 21 through October 25th all early registrations must be delivered to the Election […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s obvious when driving around town that the election season is upon us. The trees are changing color and neighbors yards each have their own colors added to them. The blue and reds and the gold of artificial color add to or detract from the natural coloring this time of year, depending […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The candidate election forum will be held this coming Tuesday, October 22nd at George Daily Auditorium. Marsha Riroden of William Penn University will moderate the forum that will utilize a question and answer format and will also provide an opportunity for those in the audience to ask questions of those seeking office. […]
Greta Lou McGimpsey Moore August 18, 1930 – October 17, 2013 Thornburg, Iowa | Age 83 Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother Greta Lou McGimpsey Moore, 83, of Thornburg passed away early Thursday morning, October 17, 2013, at the MHP Hospice Services Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Greta Lou McGimpsey Moore, daughter of Arthur Charles and Lorene […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. I am proud to say I have been able to call Tom Walling a friend for over fifty years. He is a devoted family man and a lifelong resident of Oskaloosa. While there are several […]
