On Friday, January 26th, the Oskaloosa Student Council is hosting their annual Spaghetti Supper starting at 6:00 p.m. in the high school small gym. The dinner will take place at the same time as the high school basketball games, so any fans that tire themselves out from cheering can hop over and enjoy some refreshing […]
Dennis Henry Sampson July 7, 1948 – January 18, 2018 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 69 Dennis Sampson, 69 of New Sharon, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Dennis Henry Sampson, the son of Luvois and Violet (Gabel) Sampson, was born on July 7, […]
Earl Keith McMurray September 18, 1946 – January 19, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 71 Earl Keith McMurray, 71, of Oskaloosa died Friday, January 19, 2018, under hospice care at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. He was born September 18, 1946, in Mahaska County, the son of Robert Elwin and Marjorie Arleth Morgan McMurray. Earl […]
Jim McDonough December 20, 1933 – January 18, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 84 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Jim McDonough, 84, of Oskaloosa passed away Thursday evening, January 18, 2018, at Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Marion “Jim” Lee McDonough was born December 20, 1933, to Chester “Pete” and Mary B. […]
Debra I. Wissler November 28, 1954 – January 18, 2018 Fremont, Iowa | Age 63 Debra I. Wissler, 63, of Fremont, died Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the Parkview Manor in Wellman, Iowa. She was born Sunday, November 28, 1954, the daughter of Leonard and Bonnie Carlton Matthies. Deb graduated from Cardinal High School in […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Friday, January 19, 2018, at approximately 8 a.m., members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1000 block of 300th Street, in rural Mahaska County, regarding an assault. As a result of the investigation into this matter, Sheriff’s Officials arrested 57-year-old Douglas Wade Pettyjohn […]
by Larry Sheets Dear friends in House District 80, The first two weeks in this session were the same as in the last 5 years; Governor’s Condition of the State Speech, The Chief Justice’s State of the Judiciary, and the National Guard’s Adjutant General on the State of our National Guard. There will be no […]
by Wade Steinlage Dubuque–The Statesmen women’s basketball team posted a statement win Wednesday by running over Clarke 78-46 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. WPU (13-4, 7-1 Heart), which has tied a season high with four wins in a row, is off to its best start since being 13-4 as well in 1988-1989; the […]
by Guy Vander Linden January 18th, 2018 The first two weeks of the 2018 legislative session are complete, and House Republicans are focusing on a few key issues this session. Tax reform, water quality, and education will be at the forefront of Republican legislation this year. We aim to put more money in the pockets […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is happy to announce that scholarships will again be available through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 22nd year. High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply. Pick up an application from your school counselor, from the Oskaloosa Area […]
