We are excited to announce the details for Relay For Life of Mahaska County. This event will be held March 21st, 2015 at the Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa, Iowa, from 2:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is something for everyone to do at this year’s event! The theme this year is “Rockin’ For A […]
[Oskaloosa, Iowa] – The Mahaska County YMCA is ringing in the New Year with members, guests, and staff with a remodel of the adult fitness room facilities. What once was a one-room, all-encompassing workout area for adults, has now been separated into two defined fitness areas. A cardio room including all treadmills, ellipticals, steppers, and […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Dorothy Vos of Oskaloosa is retiring for a second time after dedicating more than 50 years of her life working and volunteering at Mahaska Health Partnership. “I have a passion for MHP,” Vos explained. “I retired from my nursing career here in 1998 and joined the Hospital Auxiliary in 1999. I managed the […]
(DES MOINES) – House Speaker Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) recently announced that Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) will serve as the chairman of the House State Government committee. “Rep. Vander Linden is a strong, capable leader who is constantly working to make the state better on behalf of Iowans,” said House Speaker Kraig Paulsen. Vander Linden […]
OSKALOOSA – Members of Oskaloosa Girl Scouts helped their community over the weekend by collecting 882 food items at their annual Movie Day event. Sixty-seven girls and 27 adults enjoyed a movie and popcorn at the New Sharon Capri Theater on Saturday while also helping stamp out hunger in Oskaloosa. Troop 286 led by Bobbie […]
The Holiday spirit continues this weekend as Nelson Pioneer Farm and the businesses in Leighton invite you to join them. On Friday and Saturday night at the Nelson Pioneer Farm, they will be hosting an “Old Time Country Christmas”. They will feature wagon rides, camp fires, soup and chili, goodies and warm drinks. There will […]
Oskaloosa– Despite most of its top individuals a weight higher than they will be when it counts, the Statesmen wrestling team is still doing well in the rankings as the NAIA’s second top-20 poll was released Wednesday. William Penn dropped two more positions from the previous rating to #18 with 28 points. Scottie Bonds (So., […]
Joyce Meinders May 3, 1941 – December 11, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 73 Joyce M. Meinders, 73, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, December 11, 2014, in Washington, Iowa. Joyce was born May 3, 1941, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Ralph and Lillie Belle Vander Linden. Joyce graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the class of […]
Connie Sue Tarr January 18, 1949 – December 10, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 65 Connie Tarr, 65, of Oskaloosa passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Connie Sue Tarr, daughter of Wilford “Bill” and Hazel “Faye” (Kingery) Brown, was born January 18, 1949, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Connie […]
DES MOINES— The Central College women’s basketball team went 6-for-7 at the free throw line in the final two minutes and got a crucial defensive stop late to earn a 56-51 victory against AIB Wednesday. After a basket by forward Jackie Kriegel (freshman, Marengo, Iowa Valley HS) extended the Central (6-1) lead to 54-51 with […]
