“THE PAST YEAR” TODAY Grammy Award-nominated Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes) Produced the Project My One And Only, a Nashville-based duo emerging on the Americana music scene, released their debut album “The Past Year” today to all major online retailers. The album is produced by Grammy Award-nominated Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes,) and features all original songs […]
Sitting in his corner office at City Hall, Oskaloosa City Manager Michael Schrock finishes talking with a department head and invites me to come talk about something he’s not very comfortable talking about, himself. Schrock, the recipient of the 2018 City Manager of the Year Iowa City/County Management Association (IaCMA) during the Awards Banquet at […]
Grinnell, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians exploded in the first half in the first round of District play on Friday night. The Indians put up 44 points in the first half en route to a 44-7 win. The Indians had a plan for Friday night, and they came out and executed it. “Our plan every […]
Jerry J. Zear March 2, 1941 – September 22, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 77 Jerry J. Zear, 77, of Oskaloosa passed away Saturday evening, September 22, 2018, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Jerry Joe Zear, son of Raymond and Nellie (Bitner) Zear, was born March 2, 1941, in Delta, Iowa. Jerry […]
CHICAGO, ILL.—The Central College volleyball team came up short against the host school on the opening night of the North Park University Invitational Friday night, losing in four sets. The Vikings (12-3) took the victory over Central (6-8) 25-18, 25-22, 16-25, 25-18. “I’m not too happy with how we competed tonight,” Czipri said. “I think […]
Agnes Irene Riley February 12, 1938 – September 21, 2018 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 80 Agnes Riley, 80 of Montezuma passed away Friday morning, September 21, 2018 at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Agnes Irene Riley, the daughter of Clayton and Opal (Vought) Tish, was born February 12, 1938 on the family farm north […]
Denise Feeney October 20, 1955 – September 21, 2018 Beacon, Iowa | Age 62 Denise Feeney, 62, of Beacon, died Friday, September 21, 2018, at her home in Beacon. She was born October 20, 1955, in Mahaska County, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Mary Steele Lewis. Denise graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent in August. The state’s jobless rate was 3.0 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent in August. “Not since May of 2000 has Iowa seen an unemployment rate this low,” said Beth Townsend, director of Iowa Workforce […]
Program offers opportunity to meet local officers and discuss community issues Oskaloosa, IA—On Oct. 3, 2018, officers from Oskaloosa Police and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 2 p.m., on Oct. […]
MAX BENNETT – May 24, 1928 – September 14, 2018 OVERVIEW Max Bennett, the internationally known jazz bassist, session musician, composer, and producer, has died. He passed away at his home in San Clemente, CA with his beloved wife Teri by his side. He was 90. Max Bennett’s versatile music career spanned seven decades in […]
