At approximately 7:06 a.m., Tuesday June 28th, 2016 a citizen reported hearing gunshots in the 7000 block of Cliffland Road just east of Ottumwa. The caller also reported a description of the vehicle departing the area. While responding to the call a Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle matching the description just south of […]
PELLA — Central College has named Zach Deutscher as an assistant baseball coach. A 2011 graduate of North Park University (Ill.), Deutscher spent the previous three seasons at North Central College (Ill.) as an assistant and graduate assistant coach. He has also been a hitting and catching instructor at The Edge in Plainfield, Illinois since […]
July 1 – 5, 2016 The Fourth of July is best known for celebrations with family and friends, enjoying the summer weather with food and drinks. Those celebrations often include drinking alcohol which can lead to impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 164 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform a Patriotic Concert on Thursday, June 30 at 8 p.m. in Oskaloosa’s City Square Park. Special Guests, the 34th Army Band Patriots Wind and Percussion Ensemble from Fairfield, will perform for 40 minutes, beginning at 7 p.m. Concert goers are encouraged to enjoy Supper in the Shade and play […]
Cody Hicks is an up-and-coming country artist who loves a night in the dirt. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The smell of oil, dirt, sweat and Cam2 filled the air, while the rumble of stock cars competed against the latest single by country artist Cody Hicks from Montezuma, Iowa. Hicks gained considerable attention last summer when he […]
Relay for Life 2016 ended with great crowd participation and excitement. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2016 Relay for Life was held on the Oskaloosa Square on Saturday. A couple of hundred people and sponsors donated of themselves to help fight cancer. Amie Breuklander gave a heart-filled speech shortly after 10am to open the 2016 Mahaska […]
Sharing and saving nearly lost skills, but having fun along the way. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Making rope and making fine crafts from string, yarn, and other materials is someone of a lost art. A group of individuals hopes to keep the skills alive for the next generation. This past weekend, the American Ropemakers were at […]
Mary Ruth (Galloway) Shelman July 11, 1938 – June 23, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 77 Mary Ruth Shelman, 77 of Oskaloosa, formally of Washington, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Mahaska Health Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Mary was born July 11, 1938 in Garden City, Kansas the daughter of Earl Calvin and Naomia Ruth […]
Alley Kats working to finish community gathering point. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Alley Kats are in the middle of making the alley directly west of Chief Mahaska into a community destination. The lights have been strung and are drawing onlookers at night. The security cameras are in place, and this past week, some fresh paint […]
Quilts done with a modern twist. Oskaloosa, Iowa – At the Oskaloosa Art Center. Many different types of art forms can be found. The traditional paintbrush or pencil can easily be found, but one might not think of pulling out their sewing machine to make art. Sigourney area artist Stephanie Atwood has a different look […]
