Robert Lee Elder January 27, 1940 – November 26, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 77 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Robert Elder, 77, of Oskaloosa passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at his home in Oskaloosa. Robert Lee Elder, son of Wilson Audley Elder and Maxine Vivian Pennock, was born January 27, […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship encourages Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Iowa is fortunate to have more than 100 Christmas tree farms in all parts of the state,” said Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “Selecting […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Flashing lights in your review mirror are not something most of us want to see, but the Oskaloosa Police Department has been working to help make motorists aware of traffic laws. With a grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau, some Oskaloosa officers have been working some overtime to raise awareness of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The day after Thanksgiving, many people have a plan for those Black Friday specials. They load up the car with several friends and battle for the best holiday shopping specials. There is a new approach to that holiday shopping mayhem that is catching on, and a group of Oskaloosa merchants worked for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – People gathered together on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. We asked readers to share their thoughts about Thanksgiving. Kathie Ferree said, “I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful life, especially a wonderful family!” Larry L. Doub added, “I’m blessed to just be here still; and thankful […]
by Wade Steinlage Aberdeen, S.D.–The William Penn men’s basketball team shot the ball well enough to overcome some deficiencies as it won a battle of unbeatens, holding off Rocky Mountain 94-87 at the Presentation Isreal-Strong Classic Saturday. #3 WPU (10-0) won its first 10 contests of the year for the second time in school history […]
by Wade Steinlage Sioux Center–The Statesmen women’s basketball team scored nearly half of its points at the charity stripe and played great defense in defeating Briar Cliff 65-56 at the Dordt Classic Saturday. William Penn (6-3) shot just 28.3%, but limited the Chargers (5-5) to 32.1% from the floor and forced them into 24 turnovers. […]
MANKATON, MINN. — Senior guard Jessica Helton (Nevada) was the leading scorer for the Central College women’s basketball team in an 82-74 loss to Bethany Lutheran College (Minn.) Saturday evening. Helton had a season-high 14 points and two assists. Central (2-2) had 25 turnovers which led to 30 points for Bethany Lutheran (4-0). “They forced […]
PELLA — A gauntlet of a non-conference schedule continued Saturday for the Central College men’s basketball team as it dropped its home opener, 78-64 to Gustavus Adolphus (Minn.). Central’s (0-4) non-conference opponents have a combined 14-3 record. With the victory, Gustavus improved to 2-2. “Tonight was about our offense,” said coach Craig Douma. “I thought […]
MAHASKA COUNTY—In August, the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) officials used the state’s Safe Haven procedures for the 30th time since the law went into effect in 2002. A girl was born August 21 at an Iowa hospital and the infant was released to the custody of the DHS. Through Iowa’s Safe Haven law, […]
