by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa,Iowa- As a part of the Morrill Act of 1862, Iowa State University was established as the first land grant-university in the United States. By 1906, the Iowa Legislature had enacted legislature to create an extension system. According to Nathan Crane, of Iowa State University, the purpose of the extension program was […]
The Oskaloosa Girls’ soccer team was in action last night against Dallas Center-Grimes. The girls played tough, but fell to the Phillies 2-0. The first half would find the Indians a little flat and not a lot of energy, but they were able to keep DCG off the board for most of the first half. […]
Anita May Vermillion May 27, 1936 – April 17, 2017 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 80 Anita Vermillion, 80, of What Cheer, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Anita May Vermillion was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on May 27, 1936 the daughter of Orville Powers and Doris Smith. Anita was united […]
Robert William “Bob” Rouze May 18, 1936 – April 17, 2017 Beacon, Iowa | Age 80 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Robert William “Bob” Rouze,80, of Beacon, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 17, 2017, at the Mahaska Health Partnership, Emergency Room, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Bob was born on May 18, 1936, in […]
With members of the Oskaloosa Trees Forever present, Mayor David Krutzfeldt proclaimed Monday, April 17, 2017 as Arbor Day. Each year during Arbor Day the people of Oskaloosa pay special attention to the benefits of our trees and dedicate themselves to tree planting and management. During the Proclamation, it was also noted that the Arbor […]
In all, Iowa’s Healthcare Sector Provides Nearly 325,000 Jobs Across State MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health Partnership generates 431 jobs that add $41,755,147 to the Mahaska County economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). In addition, because the jobs that are created by MHP, retail sales in the area for consumables […]
The Oskaloosa City Council recently passed a Rental Housing Inspection Program, which will go into effect July 1, 2017. The registration period will be opened at that time. All housing rentals within the City of Oskaloosa will be required to be registered and will need to undergo regular inspections. To assist with the communication to […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Students in the William Penn University Media Club are encouraging Oskaloosa residents to color the town square for the annual sidewalk chalk fundraiser held each year. The event will be Saturday, April 22 from 12 – 2 p.m. at the Oskaloosa Downtown Square. The United Way of Mahaska County and FACE (Fine […]
The Oskaloosa High School prom is approaching quickly! The theme for prom this year is Late Night Diner, Dance & Shake and will take place on April 22nd. Promenade will begin at 5:30 on the 22nd and will take place on the south side of the high school in front of George Daily Auditorium. The […]
Michael Wayne Clemens August 17, 1953 – April 16, 2017 Thornburg, Iowa | Age 64 Mick Clemens, 64, of Thornburg, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Michael Wayne Clemens was born August 17, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Wayne Earl Clemens and Marie Fern Rauch. Mick was […]
