(Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 5, 2019 – Three second place finishes in a row have Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown atop the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Point Standings. Tonight, the action shifts to the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and the $20,000 to win Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge […]
Benjamin Raymond Van Wyk June 22, 2000 – August 02, 2019 Lynnville, Iowa | Age 19 Ben Van Wyk, 19, of rural Lynnville passed away suddenly Friday, August 2, 2019 due to injuries sustained in a grain bin accident. Benjamin (Timur) Raymond Van Wyk was born on June 22, 2000 in Stavropol, Russia. He was […]
Aug 5 2019 | Posted in
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Wanda Lucille Lobberecht Edwards November 14, 1928 – August 3, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 Wanda Lucille Lobberecht Edwards, 90, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was born on November 14, 1928, in Seymour, Iowa, the daughter of Milo and […]
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by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2019) – Connecticut’s David Gravel claimed the $7,500 8th Annual Bell Helmets Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway, overcoming half a dozen lead changes in the 25-lap event. His exciting win came aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41, and was the […]
(Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 4, 2019 – James McFadden’s win in the 29th Annual MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank, has him in the lead of the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Point Standings. Tonight, the action shifts to 410 sprint car action at Knoxville Raceway’s […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The historic Oskaloosa Municipal Band has enjoyed over 150 years of performing in the center of town. On Thursday evening, the 2019 season wrapped up, and thoughts for 2020 are already underway. Benjamin Burgdorf and the Oskaloosa Music Festival returned to Oskaloosa this past week and joined the city band for the […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – At Nelson Pioneer Farm this past weekend, the Timberwolves continued the tradition of Dog Hollow, something they have done now for 27 years. Jim Walker is a longtime member of the Timberwolves and has been there from the start of Dog Hollow 26 years ago, recreating life from the 1840s and before. […]
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Evan Epperson Wins Pro Sprints Go by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2019) – The 29th Annual MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank will go down in history as one to remember! Australia’s James McFadden won a battle with Brian Brown that saw five lead changes to cash in on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Penn Central Mall was buzzing with activity on Thursday afternoon, as hundreds of kids get ready for school. The United Way of Mahaska County helped to coordinate the afternoon’s event that used to be known as Operation Backpack. The event has morphed into the current back-to-school fair during the past two years. […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa- Many of us have had a Venus Fly-Trap, marveling at how quickly it traps its victims. It’s not uncommon for those plants to wither and die within a short time frame. Keith Becker was at the ISU Extension Office Tuesday evening to talk about carnivorous plants, and how to care for those plants […]
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