Dolores Goodman November 16, 1929 – August 21, 2020 Rose Hill, Iowa | Age 90 Dolores Goodman, age 90, formerly of Rose Hill, Iowa, died Friday, August 21, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was born November 16, 1929 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ella (McFall) LaForce. Dolores […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisors and Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday to discuss what a potential route would look like to help connect the industrial park to a point near Exit 60 south of Oskaloosa. The plan leaves open the option of adding additional roadway north from Highway 23 towards Highway 92 in […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The New Sharon Fire Department was paged out to a structure fire located in the 400 block of South Main just before 4:30 am Wednesday. New Sharon fire then asked Oskaloosa Fire for mutual aid to help battle the blaze that left two families without a home. New Sharon Fire Chief […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Steve Parker has tendered his resignation effective August 21st, 2020, said Mahaska County Auditor Sue Brown. According to a social media post by his wife Donna Parker, “Complications over the past 4 months from cancer treatments have forced him to make this difficult decision.” With his resignation a chain […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 14, 2020) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has been collaborating with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, farmers and farm organizations, and agribusinesses to evaluate the agricultural damages caused by the derecho that rolled through the state on Monday. The USDA Risk […]
by the Oskaloosa Community School District The Oskaloosa School District will be requiring all staff, students, and visitors to wear a face covering in the buildings, on school property, and on school transportation. Face coverings (nose and mouth) will be required for all students and staff when physical distancing can not be maintained. Students will […]
By Andy Kopsa / For IowaWatch In 2008, residents of Iowa waited a day for a major disaster declaration when an EF-5 tornado struck Parkersburg. That twister cut through Black Hawk and Butler counties, killed nine people and injured dozens. It destroyed nearly 200 homes, totaling several millions of dollars in damages. President George W. […]
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds formally requested an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa communities and counties that have been severely impacted by the devastating derecho storm that occurred on Monday, August 10th, 2020. “From cities to farms, Iowans are hurting, many still have challenges with shelter, food, and power. Resilience is in […]
Carlos Ryther March 9, 1933 – August 15, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Carlos Ryther, 87, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Versailles, MO passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Carlos J. Ryther, son of Harvey Emmerson and Novela […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A group of individuals interested in starting and or growing their businesses meet every Friday at 7:30 am. Helping one another grow their entrepreneurial dreams into a successful reality is the ultimate goal of the group. Pam Blomgren is one of those individuals who has been there since the beginning, helping the […]
