TRACY—Brian Eric Rainey, 39, of Tracy, Iowa, died at 8:01 a.m. August 11, 2020 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. He was born June 16, 1981 in Springfield, MO to Michael Brent and Jacquelyn Sue Cornelison Rainey. He married Kayla Doss and they later divorced. He married Christina Lee Lesher December 28, 2013. A 2000 graduate […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s volleyball program seeks to push for a postseason berth and more as the Heart of America Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll was released Tuesday. WPU, which was 12-19 in 2019 (7-11 Heart), has been picked to place 10th in the 14-team conference. Heart newcomer and perennial national power Park sits atop the […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release It is with great sadness that the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office has to inform the Mahaska County community that Deputy Sheriff Brian Rainey passed away in Ottumwa early this morning (August 11th, 2020). Brian succumbed to an injury that he received from an accidental gun discharge while off-duty. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The first sign of trouble for the Mahaska County area came just after 9 am when the National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a severe thunderstorm watch. A large violent thunderstorm formed in western Iowa, marching its way across the state, creating a derecho that generated winds in excess of 100 […]
The Exchange for Entrepreneurs is holding another story-telling event on August 12 at 6:30 p.m. Exchange’s story-telling events showcase area businesses, their owners, and the entrepreneurial path taken. This week’s event is being hosted by “The Muse Music Store.” Owner Ashley Schultz will share her story, her inspiration, passion, and pitfalls. Exchange members as well […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s soccer team is looking to change its momentum as the Heart of America Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll was released Monday. WPU, which was 6-12 in 2019 (1-10 Heart), is expected to place 11th in the 13-team conference. Central Methodist leads the group, while Benedictine, MidAmerica Nazarene, Evangel, and Missouri Valley […]
Oskaloosa–Returning from its most successful season in program history, the Statesmen men’s soccer team expects to be in the hunt for its first-ever league crown as the Heart of America Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll was released Monday. WPU, which was 15-5-1 in 2019 (9-2 Heart), is picked to finish fourth in the 13-team conference. […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 10, 2020) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Many farmers and agribusinesses experienced damage to crops, grain bins and buildings as severe storms […]
(DES MOINES) – Today, Rep. Dustin Hite (R-New Sharon) released information about the Iowa Legislative Page program and is encouraging area students to apply for the 2021 session. “The legislative page program is a great opportunity for students to see their state government in action and learn. I strongly encourage area students to consider applying […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Dog Hollow Rendevous was held this past weekend on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer Farm. Organizer Jim Walker described the event as “amazing.” “The Music, the laughter, and the fellowship. You know, we’re still social distancing, but there’s not a whole lot of scare here.” Walker said the experience has been […]
