OTTUMWA — Area artists Deb Baughman and Marybeth Heikes will exhibit their recent art work together in the Indian Hills Art Gallery. This exhibit, titled “Life in Color: An Intimate View of Iowa,” will open with a reception for the artists on Monday, Jan. 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her first Condition of the State address on Tuesday morning at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery: Lieutenant Governor, Mr. President, Madam Speaker, legislative leaders, Senators and Representatives, justices and judges, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends, and my […]
Frances Veldhuizen May 10, 1928 – January 9, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89 Frances Evelyn Veldhuizen, 89, of Oskaloosa, was holding the hands of her four children when she died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. Frances was born May 10, 1928, on the family farm in New Sharon. Following Frances’ […]
Charles M. Quick February 11, 1926 – January 9, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 91 Charles Melvin Quick, 91, of Oskaloosa died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born Charles Melvin Griebel to Harry and Geneva Nickerson Griebel on Thursday, February 11, 1926 in Muscatine. At age 16 Charles changed […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of horsepower unleashed has echoed from the Southern Iowa Speedway for decades on Wednesday evenings. This year, the only sound on Wednesday night will be the sound of passing traffic on the road just outside turns one and two. That doesn’t mean there won’t be any racing at the track, […]
DES MOINES – Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the hiring of Ken Kline to serve as Iowa’s Deputy Commissioner of Elections. Kline has served as auditor for Cerro Gordo County for more than 25 years. He is a past president of the Iowa State Association of County Auditors, creator of the national award-winning Precinct […]
Roy C. Ferguson April 2, 1951 – January 7, 2018 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 66 Roy Ferguson, 66 of New Sharon passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home near Union Mills. Roy C. Ferguson, the son of Earl and Audrey (Busby) Ferguson, was born on April 2, 1951 in Union Township near […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police Department has filed an attempted murder charge against Deon Freeman in connection with a shots fired call in late December of 2017. The original Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release stated: “On December 19th, 2017 at approximately 10:25 p.m., Officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to a call […]
On The Green Restaurant, located at 2214 S. 11th St, Oskaloosa, has decided not to renew its lease with Oskaloosa Golf and will be closing the doors for good on January 13, 2018. “The Oskaloosa Golf Board will explore options for the building so it continues to provide value to visitors, families and businesses in […]
GEORGE DAILY AUDITORIUM BOARD ROOM REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS JANUARY 9, 2017 6:00PM AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Public Comment 4. Reports a. Board b. Building c. Curriculum Director d. Superintendent 5. Consider Approval of Minutes, Financials, and Abstract of Claims 6. Presentation on Home School Assistance […]
