Oskaloosa, Iowa – Firefighters are known for adhering to tradition, and being guardians of the past. A new piece of equipment will change the look of the firefighters in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff took some time this past week to introduce new helmets for the Oskaloosa Fire Department. The new helmets look more […]
Dwight “Pete” Asher July 17, 1940 – August 2, 2019 Beacon, Iowa | Age 79 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Dwight “Pete” Asher, 79, of Beacon, died Friday, August 2, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He was born July 17, 1940, in Oskaloosa, the son of Charles P. and Lavern […]
Benjamin Raymond Van Wyk June 22, 2000 – August 02, 2019 Lynnville, Iowa | Age 19 Ben Van Wyk, 19 of rural Lynnville passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. Funeral services are currently pending.
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 2, 2019) – Four-time Australian World Series Sprintcars titlist James McFadden won a barnburner on Iowa Corn Districts 5 and 9 Night #2 of the MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank on Saturday night. McFadden, now residing in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, took home $3,000 for […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Friday, August 2nd, 2019, at approximately 8 am, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 1466 100th Street, in rural Lynnville (Mahaska County), regarding a farm accident. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a subject had become entangled in a sweep auger, located inside […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. The laws surrounding consent may vary state by state, but you don’t need to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in everyday life. “May I hug you?” “May I take your […]
Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Den Hartog April 3, 1928 – August 1, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 91 Elizabeth “Betty” Marie (Floden) Den Hartog, 91, of Oskaloosa, died August 1, 2019 at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born on Tuesday, April 3, 1928, the daughter of Jennings and Fern Floden. Betty attended Oskaloosa […]
Krystal Lynn Doud August 6, 1985 – August 1, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 33 Krystal Lynn Doud, 33, of New Sharon, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. She was born August 6, 1985, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Thomas E. Doud and Julie Longcor. Krystal attended Nothern Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Taste, touch, smells, and more helped preschool-age kids learn more about life as a pioneer at Nelson Pioneer Farm this week. Nelson Pioneer Farm Curator Margaret Spiegel talked about the day camps, and all the assistance from Laura DeCook, Mahaska County Conservation, to help make the best experience possible for the young […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Wade Steinlage was recognized for his efforts as he received the 5th Annual Dave Fillmore Heart of America Athletic Conference Sports Information Director of the Year award Monday. Steinlage has spent the past 15 years at the helm of the Athletic Communications department, serving the University in […]
