by Jamie Brockman An energized Oskaloosa Volleyball team upset number five ranked DC-G 3-2 in a thrilling five sets Tuesday night. Coach Jennifer Comfort told Jamie Brockman before the match that the girls were ready, and she had no doubts they would win. The girls proved her right with a strong start putting the fifth-ranked […]
by Jamie Brockman The Oskaloosa Cross Country teams were in action Thursday at the Fairfield Invitational. The boy’s team finished third behind Ottumwa, and Clear Creek-Amana in the nine-team meet Brayden Van Kampen led the Indians, runners, finishing ninth in 18:14, Patrick DeRonde followed in 19th in 18:30. Kaden Gerard finished 22nd 19:06, William Leonard […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Over 140 volunteers spread out across Mahaska County to make a difference in the lives of others. The 2019 United Way of Mahaska County Day of Caring worked to complete 15 projects during the day. Michella Friesen is the interim director at the United Way of Mahaska County, and worked to keep […]
Katherine Alice Wimer March 03, 1933 – September 13, 2019 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Age 86 Kathie Wimer, 86 of Cedar Rapids passed away Friday evening, September 13, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Katherine Alice Wimer, the daughter of Millard and Blanche (Scull) Sparks, was born on March 3, 1933 on the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was announced last week that the Oskaloosa Fire Department was going to be receiving a $125,000.00 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. Oskaloosa News sat down with Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff to discuss what the department would be utilizing those dollars on. The grant that was awarded this past […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 12, 2019) – Zebulon, Georgia’s Shane Clanton won his first career main event at the Knoxville Raceway Thursday night to open the 16th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. Clanton won a battle that saw four different leaders, and emerged with a point total of 494, tops on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The South Central Regional Airport met in regular session on Thursday, September 12th, 2019, inside the city council chambers of Oskaloosa City Hall. Oskaloosa resident John Bandstra spoke during public comment, questioning, among others, if a study had been done on the new radio towers for emergency services and how they may […]
by Jamie Brockman After a hurtful 62-12 loss at Washington last week, the Oskaloosa Football team is ready to rebound tonight when they travel to Fairfield. Fairfield is 0-2 and has a struggling offense, but we’ll dig into that more in a bit. Let’s talk Oskaloosa first. No one was happy with their performances last […]
Linda Sue Conger March 10, 1948 – September 11, 2019 Ollie, Iowa | Age 71 Linda Conger, 71 of Ollie, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Keokuk County Health Center. Linda Sue Shackelford Ruggles Conger, daughter of Louis and Pearl Shackelford, was born March 10, 1948 at the Glancy Nursing Home in New Sharon, […]
Zachary Allen Bates December 31, 1995 – September 11, 2019 Albia, Iowa | Age 23 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Zachary Allen Bates, age 23, of Albia, IA, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Zach was born on December 31, 1995, at the Ottumwa Regional Hospital in Ottumwa, […]
