PELLA—The Central College wrestling team won the first six matches and the nightcap in a 29-11 Iowa Conference dual win over Simpson College Thursday. Wrestling their first competition in nearly two weeks, the Dutch (5-9 overall, 1-5 conference) scored bonus points in three matches, including back-to-back tech falls by 149-pounder TJ Peretti (senior, Auburn, Wash., […]
PELLA —Central College announced that it has been named Best Caterer in the Marion County Development Commission’s 2013 Best of the Red Rock Area. Central’s catering department caters everything from breakfasts and box lunches to themed dinners, special events and desserts, and it has earned a reputation as one of the leading full-service caterers in […]
As your employee and Representative here in the State House, I report back some of the major events and happenings that go on in your Iowa Legislature. The last week in January, Centerville’s own Simon Estes sang “God Bless America” as the opening prayer. That week focused on committee meetings and Bill assignments. On Feb. […]
Letha LaRue February 19, 1923 – February 4, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt Letha LaRue, 90, of Oskaloosa passed away Tuesday evening, February 4, 2014, at the Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA. Letha was born, February 19, 1923, in rural Lacey, Iowa to Harold and Hulda (Vail) […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A mother accused of allegedly murdering her 18 month old daughter made her initial appearance before Mahaska County Magistrate Judge Scott Campbell on February 5th, 2014. Alicia Ritenour has been accused of Murder in the 1st Degree, a Class “A” Felony and Child Endangerment Resulting In Death, a Class “B” Felony. Campbell […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The skies darken and that familiar sound breaks the distant thunder, the storm siren warns us to seek shelter. Those sirens are tested on a regular basis in Oskaloosa, but how many of its residents are able to be alerted when they are activated? How are other Mahaska County communities alerted by […]
Donna Lee Hughes October 19, 1939 – February 4, 2014 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 74 Donna Hughes, 74, of Montezuma, and formerly of Oskaloosa, passed away early Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Donna Lee Hughes, daughter of Harvey and Dorothy Holcomb Knowler, was born, October 19, 1939, in Dodge […]
Clinton–The Statesmen women’s basketball team claimed victory in its final non-conference matchup of the year, defeating Ashford 61-58 Wednesday. Besides three ties in the beginning minutes, William Penn (10-13) led the entire evening, including posting a 26-16 halftime edge. The advantage grew to as much as 17 points at 38-21 with 14:23 left in regulation. […]
Jack Leroy Thompson April 21, 1936 – February 4, 2014 Marshalltown, Iowa | Age 77 Jack Thompson, 77, of Marshalltown and formerly of Mahaska County passed away Tuesday morning, February 4, 2014, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Jack Leroy Thompson, son of Simon and Grace (Blake) Thompson, was born, March 21, 1936, […]
Clinton–Kelly Madison (Jr., Des Moines, Iowa, Physical Education) had a monster evening, but could not lift the Statesmen men’s basketball team to an upset in an 85-74 loss to #23 Ashford in non-conference action Wednesday. William Penn (14-9) failed to battle past a 49.1%-39.7% shooting disadvantage in its final game outside of league play. A […]
