Ronald “Ronnie” Sheets December 11, 1942 – April 16, 2020 Beacon, Iowa | Age 77 Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Sheets, 77, of Beacon, Iowa passed away April 16, 2020 at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines. Ronald “Ronnie”, also known as “Pillar”, the oldest son of John Donald and Cleora “Sue” Humble Sheets, was born December […]
Richard “Bird” Lewman January 12, 1950 – April 16, 2020 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 70 Richard “Bird” Eugene Lewman, age 70, of Eddyville passed away on April 16, 2020 at his residence under the care of the Serenity House Hospice in Oskaloosa. He was born January 12, 1950 in Ottumwa to William and Vina (Johnston) […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – During a press conference on Friday morning, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds closed school facilities for the remainder of the year. “While I would like nothing more than to open up our schools and classrooms in May, we have to prioritize the health and safety of Iowans,” said Gov. Reynolds. “With our students […]
An Oskaloosa School District Press Release Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that all schools in Iowa will remain closed through the end of the school year to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. This announcement will continue to affect all Oskaloosa Community School District programming, including all athletic and extracurricular practices and competitions, and […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 191 additional positive cases for a total of 2,332 positive cases. There have been additional 926 negative tests for a total of 19,460 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]
by Sen. Chuck Grassley Iowans of all ages are coping with the disruption affecting life events, from weddings, funerals and graduations to sports seasons and birthday celebrations. By Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Countless lessons await medical scholars, political scientists, economists and students of history when future generations look back at the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Around Oskaloosa and Mahaska County, sewing machines have come to life, making facemasks and gowns for medical workers and those at risk of catching COVID-19. As the need for personal protection equipment or PPE has exceeded the capacity to replenish those stocks, the word from Governor Reynolds was a call to action […]
Rosetta Fry August 14, 1927 – April 14, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 92 Rosetta Fry, 92, of Oskaloosa, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at the Northern Mahaska Specialty Care Center in Oskaloosa. Rosetta Alice Fry, daughter of Joseph E. and Myrtle M. (Long) Vodicka, was born August 14, 1927, at the rural home […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Tim Borchardt is a 60-year-old who works in the lending business but has over 20 years in the manufacturing business, gaining leadership experience while there. He’s a husband and a father, with a 9-year-old son, and an 11-year-old daughter at home. He is looking to take the skills that he’s acquired over […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 96 additional positive cases for a total of 1,995 positive cases. There have been additional 407 negative tests for a total of 17,874 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]
