Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is a lot of moving pieces needed to keep a community growing and vibrant, and U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack stopped by Oskaloosa this past week to see what the community is doing to stay vibrant and relevant. The tour started off at the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Groups offices and […]
by Coach Jennifer Comfort The Oskaloosa Volleyball team opened the 2018 season with two wins last night at the Carlisle Triangular. The Indians beat host Carlisle 25-8, 25-18, and then followed up with a win over Knoxville 20-25, 25-17, 15-8. We played well as a team, which has been a big emphasis this pre-season. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday morning, in the 3rd floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse. On the agenda, the board heard reports from Mahaska County Conservation, MCARD, and signed a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with Iowa Counties Technology Services (ICTS) The board then […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council swore in officer Justin DeKleine on Monday evening. DeKleine recently joined the ranks of the Oskaloosa Police department to fill vacancies left after the departure of several other officers who took positions with other departments. DeKleine started his duties with the Oskaloosa Police Department on August 13th, 2018. […]
PELLA— The Central College baseball team was recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association for its work in the classroom, receiving the Team Academic Excellence Award. The Dutch compiled a 3.05 combined team grade point average (4.0 scale) to qualify for the honor. Central was one of 80 NCAA Division III programs recognized and one […]
by Wade Steinlage Head Coach Aleesha Cleaver interview video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGNxnyZlytk 2017 record: 12-25 (3-16 Heart, 13th) Starters returning/lost: 5/1 Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/6 Notable returners: Ashley Miller Sr. Kalona, Iowa (Second-team all-Heart, 832 digs) Haley Smith Sr. Adrian, Mich. (Letterwinner, 923 Assists) Jordan Carter Sr. Sigourney, Iowa (Letterwinner, 298 kills, 24 blocks) Nashali Cruz So. […]
PELLA– Coach Jeff McMartin likes the way his Central College football team finished the 2017 season. Now he wants the Dutch to start 2018 as successfully as well. With a pair of daunting new non-conference opponents, that’s a demanding assignment, but the Dutch want to avoid going 1-2 out of the blocks as they did […]
Martha Davis May 5, 1959 – August 20, 2018 Hedrick, Iowa | Age 59 Martha “Marty” Davis, 59, of Hedrick died Monday, August 20, 2018, at her home in Hedrick. She was born May 5, 1959, in Marseilles, Illinois, the daughter of William L. and Doris Kendall Sparks. Marty graduated from Marseilles High School with […]
Terry Robert Kirby December 16, 1941 – August 19, 2018 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 76 Terry Robert Kirby, 76, of Eddyville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. He was born on December 16, 1941, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Terry was the son of Norval and Clara (Van Veen) Kirby. […]
Ernest E. Evans March 14, 1926 – August 19, 2018 Eldon, Iowa | Age 92 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Ernest E. Evans, 92, of rural Eldon, died Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Keokuk County Health Center while in Hospice care. He was born March 14, 1926, in Farson, Iowa, the son […]
