Mahaska County, Iowa – The past week has been a tough week for the family, friends, and brothers and sisters in blue of Deputy Brian Rainey. Rainey was killed on Tuesday morning, August 11th, 2020, due to an accidental gun discharge, leaving behind his wife and two children. Levi Ritz, an Ottumwa Police Officer that […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 15, 2020) – Kyle Larson dominated the best in the business Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway, taking home the Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. The Elk Grove, California native netted $50,000 for his win aboard the Paul Silva wrenched #57. Larson earned the pole position […]
Norman Roorda September 22, 1934 – August 13, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 85 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Norm Roorda, 85, of Oskaloosa passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Norman Lee Roorda, son of John and Anna Mae (DeWinter) Roorda, was born September […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa News posed the question to both city and county officials at the first Eggs and Issues of 2020 as to their expenditures in ongoing litigation. Oskaloosa News has obtained records showing the total dollars spent through July of 2020. To date, the entities of Mahaska County, Mahaska County EMA, and the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The cars were lined up around the stadium at the Lacey Complex on Tuesday afternoon. Students received a backpack filled with the needed supplies for the upcoming year. The backpacks were made possible with the help of many volunteers, donors, and coordination. “The community stepped up and said this is important, and […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the promotions of two members of the Statesmen Athletics department. Director of Sports Medicine Abu Ibrahim has been elevated to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, while Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Aleesha Cleaver will now also have Senior Women’s Administrator added to her title. Ibrahim’s […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 14, 2020) – David Gravel held off Kyle Larson in another classic feature Friday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Gravel’s win came on Night #2 of the “One and Only” featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. The Watertown, Connecticut driver bagged $10,000 for his seventh career win […]
Louise Aeschliman January 19, 1927 – August 12, 2020 Norwalk (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 93 Louise Aeschliman, 93, of Norwalk and formerly Oskaloosa, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the Regency Care Center in Norwalk, Iowa. She was born January 19, 1927 in Roana, Italy. Louise attended school in Heerlen, Holland until 8th grade. […]
Donna Slechta December 15, 1935 – August 12, 2020 Yellville, Arkansas (Rose Hill, IA) | Age 84 Donna Jean Slechta, age 84, of Yellville, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Community Compassion Center in Yellville, Arkansas. Donna was born December 15, 1935, in Albia, Iowa, to James and Gladys(Barley) Murphy. Her family later moved […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 13, 2020) – Kyle Larson’s magical season continued Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The Elk Grove, California driver bagged another $10,000 by winning Night #1 of the “One and Only” featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. The win culminated a wild night of racing that saw drivers […]
