Leonard Dean Cooper Jun. 7, 1946 – Oct. 18, 1969 United States Marine Corps Private First Class The flag flying over the bandstand during June is in honor of Leonard Dean Cooper Born in Monroe County to Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Cooper, Leonard entered the Marines following his education. He was deployed to Vietnam […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Sunday, June 03, 2018, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the Mahaska County Sheriffs Office was notified of a capsized inflatable raft being found tangled in a logjam on the South Skunk River, between Highway 63 and the Glendale access (2149 Oxford Avenue). This raft was identified as belonging […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There was a steady line in front of Hy-Vee on Saturday afternoon for a customer appreciation cookout that had a charitable function. Ben Seibert, Assistant Manager at the Oskaloosa Hy-Vee store said that the cookout was a way to show appreciation to their customers and to help raise funds for the Oskaloosa […]
Gladys Stewart June 5, 1927 – June 2, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 Gladys Stewart, 90, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born June 5, 1927, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Barney and Anna Myrtle Johnson Brom. Gladys graduated from Oskaloosa High School […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The rumble of motorcycles was mixed with music and laughter at the 6th Annual Marty Davidson Bike Show on Saturday at the Rock Island Tap. Rock Island Tap owner Wade Davidson said his dad, Marty, passed away six years ago. Marty Duff, when he owned the Pub, got in touch with Wade, […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. June 1, 2018 The Honorable Jim Mueller Members of the Pella City Council Members of PACE Members of SCRAA Pella Corporation wishes to express our ongoing appreciation for your important and thoughtful work regarding the […]
Carolyn Brummel January 19, 1922 – May 31, 2018 Leighton, Iowa | Age 96 On May 31, 2018 at the age of 96, Ruth “Carolyn” Brummel passed away in her sleep at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha. Carolyn was born on Thursday, January 19, 1922 in Fremont, the daughter of Howard and Flossie (Caves) […]
Barnes City, Iowa – According to one Mahaska County fisherman, there’s something tall, fur covered and running on two legs at Lake Hawthorne. New Sharon police officer Kevin Lamberson took a report this past week stating, “There is a gentleman living in the city limits of New Sharon that advised me that he had seen […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Paul De Geest, candidate for the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors and former Sheriff, is asking that question in relationship to the county’s need for a new communication system to serve first responders, law enforcement, […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. On June 5, residents of Mahaska County, including residents who live inside city limits, have an opportunity to choose supervisor candidates to fill two open seats. As a resident, and former City Council member, I […]
