With prodding, NASCAR Hall of Famer to get back in car at Preseason Thunder DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2014) – What started as friendly ribbing and good-natured coaxing from team members on pit road late last season has resulted in NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace’s return to the driver’s seat of Penske Racing’s […]
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a small beetle that kills all species of ash trees, including green, white, black and blue. This federally regulated insect has been found in four Iowa counties and has the potential to spread across the state. There will be two informational meetings concerning the presence of emerald ash borer […]
In 2012 the entire nation saw the housing market begin to recover and, at the beginning of 2013, that trend was expected to continue. However, the improving economy and low interest rates contributed to the recovery accelerating at a faster pace than anticipated according to the National Association of Realtors®. Chris Roach, Broker at Oskaloosa’s […]
The Oskaloosa YMCA Dolphins were back in the pool last weekend and were swimming at a larger meet in Marshalltown against Southwest IA, Nishna Valley, Charles, City, Des Moines Riverfront, and Marion. The Dolphins did a great job of competing during the meet and had a lot of personal bests to earn some high place […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Lisa Ruckman, a family practice physician who will be delivering babies, to its medical staff. “We are very excited to be bringing Dr. Ruckman back to Mahaska County, where she will be providing primary care and obstetrical services at Mahaska Health […]
OskIowa chapter of People To People will meet Jan 18 at 12:30 PM in the Scheurman Room at Wm Penn’s Atkins student union for a lunch meeting and a “meet and greet” with the international students from Wm Penn. Lunch reservations need to be made to Twink Vatter (641) 673-7345 by 1/13. Anyone interesting in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Club conducted a fundraiser for Crisis Intervention Services prior to winter break. The Silver and Gold Fundraiser consisted of all members of SBS Club walking around campus asking fellow students to donate their spare coins to help raise funds for Mahaska County Crisis Intervention. The SBS […]
(COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA) January 9, 2014 — Today, Iowa Secretary of State and former Council Bluffs City Councilman, Matt Schultz, formally announced his candidacy for Iowa’s Third Congressional District at a press event with more than 50 supporters at Council Bluffs City Hall. “Fighting for the people of Iowa in the State Capitol has been […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A yearly tradition of spaghetti and meatballs serves up more than just pasta, but also helps in giving back. The Oskaloosa High School Student Council once again served up their annual meal to hungry parents, students and guests on Tuesday night at the home basketball games against Grinnell. They prepared enough to […]
Isabella Mabel Whipple August 17, 1923 – January 7, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa| Age 90 Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister Mabel passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa at the age of 90 years, 4 months, 21 days. Isabella Mabel Whipple, daughter of Ernest Charles and Elizabeth Ann (Cowley) […]
