Tena M. Van Engelenhoven December 14, 1923 – June 19, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 96 Tena M. Van Engelenhoven, age 96, of Oskaloosa, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Northern Mahaska Specialty Care Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was born on December 14, 1923, in Mahaska County, the daughter of John […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Saturday, June 20, 2020 On Thursday, June 18th, 2020 at approximately 10 pm, members of the Oskaloosa Police Department conducted a welfare check in the 100-block of College Avenue, in Oskaloosa. During this welfare check a deceased male’s body was located. The deceased male was identified as 23-year-old […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The smell of Bar-B-Que will once again fill the air around the square on Saturday. In fact, three sides of the square are reserved for the competition, with additional space east to Brickhouse Cafe. On Friday evening, cooking and entertainment begin. At 6 pm, Daniel Thatcher takes the stage, with Backrow Hooligans […]
For my final newsletter for the 2020 legislative session, I would like to share with you the final closing remarks of Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver: At the beginning of this year, I urged my colleagues in this chamber to find bold solutions to the problems facing our state. The following weeks were busy with […]
Janice Ann Ansley November 14, 1941 – June 17, 2020 Albia, Iowa | Age 78 Janice Ann Ansley, age 78, of Albia, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at her home in Albia. Janice was born on November 14, 1941, to Dave and LaRue (Edgington) Roberts Anderson. Janice grew up and attended school in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors and members from the SCRAA Board and their staff met this past week to informally discuss potential solutions to the closure of 220th Street for the regional airport. SCRAA board member Jim Hansen brought forward a proposal he had brought forward to the Iowa Department of Transportation to […]
by Mahaska County Treasurer Connie Van Polen Starting on Monday, June 1, 2020 the Mahaska County Treasurer’s Office, opened to the public by appointment for Motor Vehicle (641)673-4618 and Drivers License (641)673-9521. Currently the tax department (641)673-5482, is accepting 1 customer at the counter at a time. Please keep in mind that there are still […]
Fireworks will light up the Oskaloosa sky again on the evening of Saturday July 4th at 10pm. The Oskaloosa Fireworks are sponsored by Musco Sports Lighting. This year they have scheduled a spectacular community fireworks display at the Lacey Recreational Complex in Oskaloosa. The fireworks will be best viewed around the football stadium area. However, […]
Sandra Christophel April 28, 1966 – June 15, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 54 Sandra Christophel, 54, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at her home in Oskaloosa. She was born April 28, 1966, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Murriel “Buck” and Karen Van Polen Christophel. Sandy graduated from Oskaloosa High School with […]
Barbara Presley September 30, 1938 – June 15, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 81 Barbara Jean Presley, 81, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born September 30, 1938, in Dumont, Iowa, the daughter of Ben and Pearl Bennett Siems. Barbara graduated from Dumont High School […]
