Ora Irene Murphy October 17, 1912 – July 05, 2014 Amana, Iowa | Age 101 Ora Irene Murphy, 101, of Amana, formerly of Hedrick, died Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Colonial Manor in Amana. She was born October 17, 1912 in Deep River, the daughter of Clarence and Edith McWilliams Wilson. Ora graduated from Deep […]
Joseph Townsley June 15, 1927 – July 23, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Served with Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Joseph F. Townsley, 87, of Oskaloosa died Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born June 15, 1927, at Melcher, Iowa, the son of James C. […]
The following is a list to all the results from the 2014 Southern Iowa Fair. Click on a link for individual results. 4-H and FFA Dog Show Exhibits To Iowa State Fair Non-Livestock Exhibit Results Bucket “O” Junk Vegetables & Flowers, Oh My! 2014 FFA Ag Gadget Show Results 2014 Swine Show Feathers Were Flyin’ […]
Thelma Grandia February 5, 1923 – July 22, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 91 Thelma A. Grandia, 91, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Mercy Hospice-Johnston. She was born February 5, 1923, in Audubon County, Iowa, the daughter of Louis O. and Mae McDonough Pieper. Thelma grew up on a farm north of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council received a presentation from the Mahaska County Recreation Foundation (MCRF) and unanimously approved revising the city’s policy regarding “dangerous dogs” and “potentially dangerous dogs” on Monday night. MCRF Executive Director Sherry Vavra reported the MCRF’s quarterly activities. “Our participation this summer has been insane, if you’ve been out […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a letter of support for the Skilled Iowa Initiative. The initiative allows employers to determine the skill level of potential employees. Amy Brink, who works for the Iowa Workforce Development and has worked on the initiative for two years, explained the initiative […]
On Thursday and Friday, the Southern Iowa Fair was crowded with many 4-H & FFA members and their horses. The show on Thursday began at 4:00 pm with the games classes. The show on Friday began at 8:00 am with Halter, and ended with Trail. Results of the show are as follows: Champion Horse: Caitlyn […]
State Senator Liz Mathis of Robins has received the 2014 Friend of Community Action Award from the Iowa Community Action Association. Mathis was recognized for her consistent advocacy on behalf of children and families and specifically for her push to help low-income Iowans struggling with record high heating bills. “During one of the coldest winters […]
Saturday, August 2 9:00 p.m. (dark) at Caldwell Park Bring your family and friends to view another outdoor, family-friendly movie at Caldwell Park on Saturday, August 2. The movie will begin at approximately 9:00 pm (dark). The Friends of Mahaska County Conservation and MCCB are hosting this event at the future location of the Environmental […]
Saturday, August 16 9:00 am launch from Eveland Access to Hardfish Access SIGN UP TODAY! Join MCCB, Mahaska Wellness Coalition, Mahaska County YMCA and Wapello CCB on a canoe and kayak float down the Des Moines River. We will launch from Eveland Access at 9:00 am and arrive at Hardfish Access by 3:00 pm. If […]
