by Jodi Steinlage The girls’ soccer team had 4 individuals who made the All-Conference team. Kinsey Cook was named 1st team Forward, Aleeya Cheney was 2nd team Mid-Fielder, Brittany DeMoney and Mary Nelson were named Honorable Mention. We are very proud of the 4 girls that made the All-Conference team. Kinsey being named 1st team […]
A seven-member team from Central College has been selected to attend the American Association of Colleges and Universities 2018 Institute on Integrative Learning and Signature Work at Boston University in July. At the institute, Central’s team will explore how to help students better integrate everything they’re learning in their classes, their co-curricular activities and in […]
PELLA—A pair of new non-conference opponents kick off the Central College football schedule this fall. The Dutch make trips to the University of Northwestern-St. Paul (Minn.) and DePauw University (Ind.) before opening Iowa Conference play at home against Luther College September 15. “They’re both really good teams coming off very successful seasons,” coach Jeff McMartin […]
Marsha Kay Veldhuizen April 19, 1941 – June 11, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 77 Marsha Kay Veldhuizen, 77, of Oskaloosa, died June 11, 2018, at Oskaloosa Care Center. Marsha was born April 19, 1941, at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa, the daughter of William Edward and Wilma Neels Veldhuizen. Marsha grew up on the family […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The town of New Sharon knows how to throw a party, and over the weekend the community and its neighbors came out to celebrate community. Ralphi Munson is one of those individuals you often see involved in community events or encouraging her neighbor, and the New Sharon community recognized her during […]
At 7:30 pm on Thursday evening, the Elks Lodge #340 and the Oskaloosa City Band are co-hosting a Flag Day Ceremony prior to the weekly City Band Concert. Scout Troops #71 and #77 are also participating, as the history of Flag Day is told, along with the progression of the American Flag and how it […]
Vickie Gleason, 67, of Ottumwa passed away June 11, 2018, at her home in Ottumwa. Vickie Lea Gleason, daughter of Lester E. and Frances (Kirkendall) Bartlow, was born March 20, 1951, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Following her 1969 graduation from Oskaloosa High School, Vickie traveled to Jeffersonville, Indiana, where she attended nursing school. After completing her […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The primary election for Mahaska County Supervisor on the Republican ticket very possibly has no equal in the history of the county. When the votes were canvased on Monday afternoon, a single vote separates two Republican candidates for Mahaska County Supervisor, Steve Parker and Paul De Geest. There remained three outstanding absentee […]
Gene Charles Kline February 16, 1934 – June 10, 2018 Melrose, Iowa | Age 84 Gene Charles Kline, age 84, of Melrose, passed away on June 10, 2018, under the care of HCI Hospice at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, surrounded by his loved ones. Gene was born on February 16, 1934, to Ellsworth […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – To do something for a half a century takes dedication, and indicates a sense of pride in a community. This weekend, Oskaloosa hosted the 50th Annual Art on the Square. This year was a 2-day celebration of the creative spirit and those who enjoy it. Paintings, jewelry, sculptures, glass-work, photography, and so […]
