Rick Bittner October 27, 1955 – July 17, 2016 Pella (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 60 Ricky “Rick” Bittner, 60, of Pella and formerly of Oskaloosa, died Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born October 27, 1955, at Oskaloosa, the son of Lawrence and Nancy Wymore Bittner. Rick […]
OSKALOOSA – William Penn University is proud of the opportunities and partnerships it has formed with students and the Oskaloosa community over the years. This summer at the Southern Iowa Fair in Oskaloosa, the university plans to showcase some of the projects that have benefited not only the students of the university, but also the […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in Iowa remain flown at half-staff in accordance with the presidential proclamation extension issued until sunset, Friday, July 22, to honor police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who were killed in the line of duty on Sunday, July 17th. This directive follows a presidential proclamation […]
Rosellen Helen Seaton December 3, 1934 – July 15, 2016 Deep River, Iowa | Age 81 Rosellen Seaton, 81, of Deep River died Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Brooklyn Community Estates in Brooklyn. Rosellen Helen Seaton was born in Newhall, Iowa on December 3, 1934 the daughter of Edwin and Ida Boddiker Matson. Rosellen […]
Oskaloosa–A total of four William Penn athletic programs were recognized for exceptional work in the classroom in 2015-2016 as they were named NAIA Scholar Teams Friday. A total of 1,585 programs (83 more than last year) from within the NAIA received the laurel, highlighted by the Missouri Baptist women’s golf team being named Scholar Team […]
Clearing the threat and tending to the injured in a quick and secure way was the focus of a three-day long training course for first responders. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Shots rang out in the Oskaloosa Middle School on Thursday, as police, fire, and EMS along with emergency management got together in training to learn how […]
Martha Knox May 22, 1922 – July 14, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 94 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Martha Viola Willis Knox, 94, of Oskaloosa died Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born Monday, May 29, 1922, in Newbern, Alabama, the daughter of Emmett […]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016, 10 am TO 4 pm Rendezvous means gathering, and men and women who live and demonstrate the skills of the 1840 Iowa Frontier will be gathered together around the pioneer buildings and homes of Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa. Over 50 re-enactors are expected to display their wares, demonstrate […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Paige Madara has been a model of success in tennis, and she’s looking forward to bringing that trait to Grinnell College and its traditionally-strong programs. Madara has been named the Pioneers’ head women’s and men’s tennis coach, taking over duties from Andy Hamilton ’85. Hamilton resigned the post after recently becoming Grinnell’s […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Whether you’re an athlete, going to the gym or taking a walk outside, proper hydration is key. Case Everett, MD, who provides family practice and obstetrical care at Mahaska Health Partnership, recommends different types of hydration, depending on what activity you will partake in. “With warmer weather and sports practices starting up […]
