Nivale Sopher December 22, 1926 – June 2, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89 Nivale Sopher, 89, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. She was born December 22, 1926, in Alpha, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph William and Hattie Heitink TerLouw. Nivale graduated from Oskaloosa High School with […]
Oskaloosa–Steven Sattz (Sr., Pickering, Ontario, Physical Education) was honored for his excellence in the classroom as he was named a 2016 Daktronics-NAIA Baseball Scholar-Athlete Wednesday. Sattz, who owned a 3.98 Grade Point Average entering the spring, joined a list of 353 baseball athletes from within the NAIA to be awarded the laurel. To be eligible […]
Jacquiline Sue Taylor November 2, 1949 – May 31, 2016 Lake Ponderosa (near Montezuma), Iowa | Age 66 Jacquiline Taylor, 66 of Lake Ponderosa near Montezuma, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Jacquiline Sue Taylor, the daughter of James and Rexine (Dunn) Mondabough, was born […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. On June 7th, we as residents of Mahaska County have the opportunity to vote for a new County Supervisor. As voters we should be focused on selecting a candidate that can provide progress while maintaining […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Election years tend to bring a lot of debate and controversy to the world at both the local and national levels. The upcoming primary election on June 7 for the citizens of Mahaska County gives […]
The 2015-2016 academic year has come to a close for area schools, whose teachers and administrators are reflecting upon the many successes of students and staff members. One school which is reporting a definitive success with its piloted Pre-Kindergarten program is Oskaloosa Christian School. The Board of Directors envisioned a kindergarten program which would meet […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group invites you to join them June 3rd, July 8th, and August 5th from 5pm-10pm for Friday after Five. 2016 will be the 13th year for Friday after Five in Oskaloosa. This year the event will see some changes and new concepts based on feedback from last year. The […]
ELECTION FACT SHEET PRIMARY ELECTION Election Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Poll Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Voter Eligibility To vote in a Primary Election, one must be a U.S. Citizen, 18 years Requirements: of age and a registered voter residing in Mahaska County Voter Registration Registration forms must be postmarked by Monday, Deadlines: […]
Ralph Dwight Lockard October 8, 1932 – October 26, 2015 Sergeant United States Army ******************************* The flag flying over the bandstand during the month of June is in honor of Ralph Dwight Lockard. Ralph was inducted into the Army, November 18, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was assigned to Company F with the 31st […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership welcomes Nurse Practitioner Bryon Bellinger, ARNP-C, as our newest Hospitalist provider. “We began our Hospitalist program in 2013 and it has greatly enhanced outcomes for our patients,” Hospitalist Medical Director Anne Whitis, MD, said. “As we have adapted the program for MHP, we have adjusted our staffing to include […]
