Pastor and Mrs. Alvern Boetsma will celebrate 50 years of ministering to God’s people at the Good News (Christian Reformed) Chapel in Oskaloosa. On Saturday, September 12, from 1-3 pm the community is invited to join in celebrating with Pastor Alvern and Jane. The celebration open house will be held at the First Christian Reformed […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (August 26th, 2015) – The Southern Iowa Speedway return to action with Kiss 101.5 FM Classic Rock on Wednesday after taking a couple of weeks off because of Southern Iowa Sprint Week and the State Fair. Josh Barnes (IMCA Sport Compacts), Logan Anderson (IMCA Northern SportMods), Mike Hughes (IMCA Stock […]
PELLA — Heading into year two under coach Ryun Ferrell, the Central College women’s tennis program begins the 2015 season on the hunt for even greater success after the team’s best Iowa Conference finish since 2008. In his first season piloting the women’s tennis team, Ferrell steered the Dutch to an 11-6 record and fourth-place […]
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau celebrated families that have owned a farm for 100 years or 150 years DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony at the State Fair again this year. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres […]
Iowa Announces First Roster Transactions DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League (IFL) have begun recruiting for the 2016 season. Head Coach Joe Brannen has announced the re-signing of several players and the addition of two rookies to the team’s 2016 training camp roster. The Iowa Barnstormers have re-signed thirteen players […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn students have returned to Oskaloosa for the year. Another group have arrived for the first time, and are unfamiliar with the many services available to them while here. During Tuesday morning, William Penn held a vendor fair in the PAC to help students and members of the community get better […]
Clinton–The William Penn men’s soccer squad came up short in its attempt to start 2015 with an upset over a ranked foe, falling 2-0 to #15 Ashford in non-conference play Wednesday. The Statesmen (0-1) played to an even draw through the first 45 minutes. Unfortunately, the home team, which was playing its final home opener […]
Jerry Kay Hudson July 2, 1943 – August 26, 2015 Gibson, Iowa | Age 72 Jerry Hudson 72, of Gibson, died Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. A graveside service will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Indianapolis Cemetery west of What Cheer. A […]
Lynnville, IA- Last year, 2 longtime friends got together to raise money for a family in need, and that’s when Smoke on the Water was born. Jeff Armet and Jim Richardson, both of Lynnville, are two men who found their passion; not only smoking & barbequing, but also helping those in need. Last month, Jeff smoked […]
MidAmerican Energy Company, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Mahaska County Extension, is proud to offer the Plant Some Shade® residential tree-planting program, which provides affordable (only $30 each) and desirable landscape-sized (3-8′) trees for its residential customers to purchase and plant on their properties for long-term energy savings, community […]
