Mary Ellen (Pothoven) Kitchen December 22, 1935 – August 13, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 78 Mary Ellen (Pothoven) Kitchen passed away at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, surrounded by her children and her dear friend, Paul. Mary Ellen, the daughter of John and Ellen (Bond) Callahan, was born December 22, 1935, in Washington, […]
Jon Ray Peterson November 18, 1955 – August 13, 2014 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 58 Jon R. Peterson, 58, of Montezuma, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in the Hospice Unit of Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, Iowa, after suffering with cancer for three years. He was born November 18, 1955, in Aledo, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Why would people want to be a part of Oskaloosa? How can Oskaloosa improve itself? These and many more questions will be part of an upcoming assessment by Roger Brooks, President of Destination Development International. Brooks will deliver his assessment of Oskaloosa on Friday, September 19, 2014. For those unfamiliar with Brooks […]
As set by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the City of Ottumwa’s deer season for bow hunters will begin on September 13, 2014 and will run through January 10, 2015. The City’s deer hunting program was implemented in 2005 as a method to safely reduce the deer population within the city limits of Ottumwa. […]
Nedra Jane Smith September 18, 1928 – August 12, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 85 Nedra Jane Smith, 85, of Oskaloosa passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Oskaloosa Care Center. Nedra Jane, daughter of Edward C. and Mary “Lena” Evalena (Maddox) Andree, was born, September 18, 1928, at the Masonic Hospital in Cherokee, […]
Jack Welch September 17, 1926 – August 12, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Served with Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Jack Welch, 87, Oskaloosa died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. He was born Friday, September 17, 1926 in Oskaloosa, the son of Eugene and Mae Lillian DeWitt […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors called a special meeting for Monday to discuss what options were available for facilitating repairs to the Mahaska County Courthouse. Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mike Vander Molen said that the final roof report was submitted. The contractor said that if the current roof can […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services will be offering a seven-week Freedom from Smoking Clinic beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9. Freedom from Smoking is an educational series offered by the American Lung Association that emphasizes long-term freedom from smoking. According to Certified Facilitator Mary Burbank, RRT, RCP, each smoker who joins will develop an […]
Iona Rachel Latcham December 15, 1928 – August 11, 2014 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 85 Iona Latcham, 85, of Montezuma passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Montezuma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Montezuma. Iona Rachel Latcham, the youngest of eight children, was born on December 15, 1928 in Montezuma, Iowa. Iona and her […]
The Mahaska YMCA, along with Imagine the Possibilities hosted an Adult Challenger League ball game on Sunday 8-10-14 at the Lacey Recreation Complex ball field. The almost 40 players formed the Jets and Cubs teams, all from Mahaska, while over 50 spectators cheered them on. Ryan Harkema, YMCA’s Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Director, could be […]
