
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has staff available to answer questions and assist individuals in registering for insurance on the national Health Insurance Marketplace, sometimes called the health insurance “exchange.” Getting health insurance before Feb. 15, 2015 is necessary to avoid tax penalties. Whether you are completely new to the process or get halfway […]
Nov 18 2014 | Posted in
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On Sunday November 16, 2014 at approximately 7:41p.m., Officers were dispatched to 501 South B Street in Oskaloosa in reference to a report of a home invasion. Officers were informed that the call came into the Communication Center from an unknown male who said he lived at the residence but refused to give his name. […]
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The Oskaloosa High School Pheasants Forever Chapter will be hosting its 4th annual banquet on Saturday November 22, 2014 at the Oskaloosa High School cafeteria (1816 North 3rd St). It begins at 5:30 pm with dinner to follow at 6:30 pm. There will be a silent auction, live auction, dinner and games. We ask that […]
Nov 18 2014 | Posted in
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By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Alicia Ritenour finished her testimony on Monday, concluding the presentation of evidence in her trial. Alicia Ritenour has been charged with murder in the first degree, and child endangerment, in the death of her 18-month old daughter Ava Ritenour. Alicia Ritenour has pled not guilty to both charges. On […]
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Betty Haines April 15, 1945 – November 16, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 69 Betty Haines, 69, of Oskaloosa, died Sunday, November 16, 2014, after a brief illness at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was born April 15, 1945, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of James Arthur and Helen McAdoo Randall. […]
Nov 17 2014 | Posted in
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Rhonda Lynn Roorda March 30, 1962 – November 16, 2014 Montezuma. Iowa | Age 52 Rhonda Roorda, 52 of Montezuma, passed away Sunday morning, November 16, 2014 at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Rhonda Lynn Roorda, the daughter of Ed and Sheryl (Atcheson) Weaklend, was born on March 30, 1962 in […]
Nov 17 2014 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – A quick walk into one of your local shopping establishments from now until Christmas will more than likely be filled with that familiar holiday sound of ringing bells. The Salvation Army of Mahaska County started its annual bell-ringing this Saturday with a kick-off ceremony held at the VFW. There, volunteers signed up […]
Nov 17 2014 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen football team came up a few spots shy of a playoff bid as the NAIA released its tenth and final top-25 poll Sunday. William Penn (7-4, 3-2 MWL) moved up two positions to #19 (105 points) with Saturday’s 42-8 win over Trinity International. Unfortunately, #12 Northwestern gathered the last at-large spot to the […]
Nov 17 2014 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–It was not exactly the Snow Bowl, but Mother Nature did make Saturday’s season finale a memorable one for the 2014 Statesmen senior class as William Penn pounded Midwest League opponent Trinity International (Ill.) 42-8 Saturday. While #21 WPU (7-4, 3-2 MWL) finished the regular season with a big victory, it will unfortunately come up […]
Nov 17 2014 | Posted in
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Decorah–The William Penn wrestling team picked up some nice wins against top-notch competition at the Luther Open Saturday. In a meet highlighted by champions at every weight by NCAA Division I #1 Iowa, 197-pounder Kyle Soderblom (Sr., Newton, Iowa, Biology) guided the Statesmen by placing fifth. The senior was 4-2, including two falls and one […]
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