A Knoxville Police Department Press Release At approximately 8:53 p.m. on December 21, 2018, the Knoxville Police Department was called to the 100 block S. 2nd Street for the report of a domestic assault. Officers arrived and found a 46-year-old man bleeding from a possible stab wound. Officers began treating the man and called for […]
OSKALOOSA, IA. – The United Way of Mahaska County Board of Directors has selected Timothy Gibson as the new Executive Director for the agency. Gibson, a Mahaska County resident, brings extensive knowledge in community outreach, marketing, and volunteer management, serving the past year and a half as the Community Impact Coordinator at UWMC. Effective immediately, […]
DES MOINES — The population of Iowa has grown by 109,273 people, or 3.6 percent, since 2010, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2018 estimated overall population of Iowa is now 3,156,145 people, ranking Iowa at 31st in the nation for size. “Iowa’s increase in population since 2010 can be attributed […]
Jeanie Marie Van Patten December 23, 1936 – December 20, 2018 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 81 years, 11 months, 20 days Jeannie Marie Van Patten, 81, died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the Pearl Valley Rehab center in Washington. Jeanie Marie Van Patten the daughter of Arthur and Lenora Van Patten was born December […]
by Jamie Brockman The 2-7 (1-3 LHC) Oskaloosa Girls are riding a train of momentum they haven’t enjoyed in years, holding a two-game win streak heading into tonight’s home contest vs. Pella. The Lady Dutch handled byOskaloosa in both meetings last year 63-14 and 70-32, but this Indian squad is much more confident and looking […]
By: Jamie Brockman Fresh off their first loss this season, the Oskaloosa boys (7-1 and 3-1 LHC) return to action tonight when they host Pella as the battle for the top of the LHC continues. Oskaloosa handled Pella in both meetings last year winning 72-45 and 65-56. This year, however, the Little Dutch are riding […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – As of December 2018, Mahaska Health has increased regular appointment availability and now offers same-day appointments for patients seeking day-of care from their primary care providers. Appointments are now available starting at 7:30 AM and several appointments are available over the lunch hour as well. “It is very important to us that […]
PELLA — For the third year in a row, the Central College women’s soccer team was awarded the United Soccer Coaches Silver Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award Wednesday. The Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award is given to United Soccer Coaches member schools at four different levels. Silver level honors are the third-tier, behind Platinum and […]
The 7th grade Oskaloosa Girls Basketball team concluded their season on December 18 against Norwalk. From the first day of practice, the girls started developing an understanding of the hard work it takes to be successful in basketball. The young Indians all improved in their skills, understanding of the game of basketball, having a positive […]
Pella, Iowa – An accident along U.S. Highway 163 has cost 65-year-old Ester Hockett her life. Her body was transported from the scene of the accident to the Iowa State Medical Examiners. The preliminary accident report from the Iowa State Patrol states that the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer driven by Hockett was eastbound in the westbound […]
