Oskaloosa–The Statesmen football team is taking its fundraising efforts to the road, selling raffle tickets with the biggest prize being a brand-new Harley Davidson motorcycle. For $20, individuals can purchase a raffle ticket in the hopes of winning the motorcycle or other hefty prizes such as $6,000, $3,000, or $1,000 cash. Tickets can be bought […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The temperatures were up for Mahaska County, and a slight rain was falling, adding to the water puddles already increasing in size. Inside of Smokey Row, things also heated up, when Oskaloosa attorney and Mahaska County Democrat Party Chair Eric Palmer quizzed the trio of legislators about legislation that would change how […]
The Mahaska County Extension office will be hosting Joy Rouse, Family Life Specialist at “What’s Up Wednesdays – Lunch and Learn” this Wednesday March 6; 11:45 am – 1:15 pm. At What’s Up Wednesday, ISUEO specialists and county staff will be available for informal conversations each Wednesday March – May. Bring your own lunch, have […]
Here is your invitation to learn about growing small fruits (strawberries, blueberries, & raspberries) from Patrick OMalley. Examine control methods for insects, weeds and other pests, the value (or not) of soil amendments and cultural practices in their production. Patrick has been an ISUEO Commercial Horticulture Specialist since 1994. Presentation will be at the Mahaska […]
Butterflies need protection at times, invite butterflies to seek refuge in your backyard with a butterfly house made by you! Master Gardener Intern Wayne VanMersbergen will guide you as you build yours at this workshop. The house features a hinge and latch to allow you to maintain roosting materials inside the house for the visitors. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The bowling season may be over now for the Oskaloosa Girls and Boys Bowling teams, but there is little not to be proud of. The Oskaloosa boys team finished with a record of 27-5 in 12 matches, averaging 2919.4 pins, and an individual game average of 198.4. Jaidyn Barnes and Colton Stout […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sitting around a little table inside a local hotel, David Fogle’s parents are overwhelmed with emotion as they search for the words to best describe the thankfulness they have for the Oskaloosa community and its support. David Fogle, a red-headed, smiling 7-year-old 2nd grader, was tragically killed as a result of a […]
Joanne Bailey December 22, 1935 – February 24, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 83 Joanne Bailey, 83, of Oskaloosa, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born December 22, 1935, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Glenn and Pearl Partlow Billett. Joanne graduated from Eau Claire […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Another felony conviction in Mahaska County has been overturned on appeal, this time by the Iowa Court of Appeals. Bruce Spahr was convicted of one count of second-degree sexual abuse by a Mahaska County jury in 2013. The same jury found him not guilty of three other counts of second-degree sexual abuse. Spahr […]
MANHEIM, PA.—Another stellar campaign at the helm of the Central College wrestling team yielded head coach Eric Van Kley the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Lower Midwest Regional Coach of the Year award Friday night. The NWCA presents the honor to a head coach in each of the six regions that has demonstrated outstanding […]
