DES MOINES – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.4 percent in January. The state’s jobless rate was 2.8 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.0 percent in January. “More Iowans than ever are now employed,” said Beth Townsend, director of Iowa Workforce Development. “This is the fourth straight month […]
AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA — Seven extra-base hits helped the Central College baseball team blow out Martin Luther College (Minn.) 15-2 in the season opener Sunday afternoon. The Dutch (1-1) dropped the night cap against the Knights (1-5) 3-2. Right fielder Tanner Wood (senior, Pella) struck first with a two-run bomb before first baseman Ryan Bouwman (senior, […]
by Wade Steinlage West Palm Beach, Fla.–The William Penn softball will look to get back on track when it returns to the Midwest after ending its Florida trip by being swept by non-conference foe Keiser Thursday. WPU (7-9) lost by scores of 4-2 and 4-1. The navy and gold scored first as Hayley Freestone (Las […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many historical events of the 20th Century can trace their roots to the war to end all wars, World War One. Many will argue that other wars and conflicts of that century and today, are as a result of that war, including the second world war, and the war on terror. Many […]
Original works by local high school students due April 12th Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that high school students in the Iowa’s Second Congressional District may now begin to submit their original artwork to be considered for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition is hosted by the United States House […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Eggs and Issues on Saturday morning took a different twist from the normal when members of area emergency services were under the marquee spotlight on the stage inside Smokey Row. Wyndell Campbell was the moderator for Saturday’s discussion. Ben Boeke/Oskaloosa Police Chief, Cheryl Eklofe/Mahaska County 911, Russ Van Renterghem/Mahaska County Sheriff, Mark […]
Dora Bruxvoort April 29, 1927 – March 10, 2019 Pella (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 91 Dora Bruxvoort, 91, of Pella and formerly of Oskaloosa passed away Sunday morning, March 10, 2019 at Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Wilma Dora Bruxvoort, daughter of James and Wilma (Schut) Schimmel, was born April 29, 1927, at […]
Hazel K. Klein January 7, 1919 – March 9, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 100 Hazel K. Klein, 100, of Oskaloosa, died at the North Mahaska Care Center on, March 9, 2019. She was born on Tuesday, January 7, 1919, near Eddyville, Iowa, the daughter of Arie and Patrina Boender Vanderlinden. Hazel attended many country […]
Robert Junior Miller August 15, 1924 – March 09, 2019 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 94 Robert Miller, 94 of New Sharon passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2019 at the Crystal Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa. Robert Junior Miller, the son of Robin and Augusta Miller, was born on August 15, 1924 […]
Jeremy Michael Craycraft July 17, 1985 – March 9, 2019 Lovilia, Iowa | Age 33 Jeremy Michael Craycraft, age 33, of Lovilia, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Jeremy was born on July 17, 1985, in Ottumwa, IA, to Robert Lynnwood and Maggie Lee Craycraft. Jeremy attended schools in Albia, Knoxville, […]
