Mary Lou Fleener January 8, 1930 – March 13, 2015 Des Moines (Newton & Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 85 Des Moines. Mary Lou Fleener, 85, of Des Moines and formerly of Newton and Oskaloosa, died Friday, March 13, 2015 at Valley View Village in Des Moines. She was born January 8, 1930, in Des Moines, […]
One Good Reason to Avoid Unhealthy, Expensive Food Choices OSKALOOSA, IA- March 11, 2015- With rising prices and lower incomes, it is becoming more and more apparent that we are living in trying times. Many are struggling to pay their bills and put nutritious food on their table. Large employers are cutting jobs. Food stamp […]
Lakeland, Fla.–The sun was shining, just not on the Statesmen softball team this week as William Penn concluded its Spring Break by being swept in non-conference action Thursday. The Statesmen (3-8) lost to Southeastern by scores of 10-4 and 3-1. The host Fire (15-7), who are also receiving votes nationally, scored the game’s first four […]
Katie Orman Wins Top Prize Playing ‘Crossword’ Scratch Game CLIVE, Iowa – An Oskaloosa woman has won a $30,000 lottery prize. Katie Orman claimed the 68th of 86 top prizes of $30,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s “Crossword” instant-scratch game. Orman claimed her prize Thursday at the lottery’s headquarters in Clive. She purchased her winning […]
It was an active week in the Iowa Senate as we spent most of our time in floor debate and voting. This is quite a contrast from past weeks, which were dominated by a heavy load of subcommittee and committee work prior to the first funnel deadline. Our floor work this week was quite extensive; […]
WATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting March 16, 2015 4:00 PM Location: 1208 South 7th St. Agenda 1. Approve Agenda. 2. Approve Minutes of the February 17, 2015, Regular Meeting. 3. Approve Invoices and Financial Statements. 4. Customer Forum. 5. Approve Annual Property and Casualty Insurance Package. 6. Consideration and Discussion of Capital Purchase for […]
KEOKUK COUNTY – Students from Tri-County Community School took on a leadership project and raised funds to benefit children utilizing the visitor’s lounge at Mahaska Health Partnership’s Emergency Services in Oskaloosa. The students were members of Ricochet, a middle school leadership initiative created and sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Iowa 4-H. According Michele […]
Agenda Notice The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.in the Third floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, 106 South 1st Street, Oskaloosa, IA. • Approve agenda • Approve minutes March 2nd • OHS Robotic Team presentation • Conservation Report • MCARD Report • Approve […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen wrestling program will enter the offseason in the top 20 and with its top point-getter from nationals still on the roster as the NAIA’s final rating was released today. Scottie Bonds (So., Chicago, Ill., Physical Education) finished the season ranked third at 141 pounds, helping William Penn to #19 in the NAIA with […]
Lowell Thomas McClure November 29, 1929 – March 11, 2015 Grinnell, Iowa | Age 85 Lowell McClure, 85 of Grinnell passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at his home at Windsor Manor in Grinnell. Lowell Thomas McClure, the son of Everett and Sarah (Carr) McClure, was born on November 29, 1929 in Mahaska County. Lowell […]
