Brian M. McDonough March 13, 1973 – November 12, 2020 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Age 47 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Brian Mark McDonough, age 47, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Brian was born on March 13, 1973, in […]
PELLA — Three Central College wrestlers were recognized in the preseason 2020-21 Division III FloWrestling rankings released earlier this week. Rob Areyano (junior, Selma, Calif.) is No. 6 at 149 pounds and is the highest-rated member of the trio. Shandon Akeo (senior, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kapolei HS) is No. 12 at 133 pounds and Griffen McBride […]
Click It or Ticket Thanksgiving is the time of year where we are excited to travel to be with family and friends. Travel may look a little different this year but remembering to use your seatbelt shouldn’t. If you are traveling down the block or across the country, make sure you buckle up every time. […]
Local News School Board Member Calls For Firing Of High School Principal Young Y Member Digs Deep to Support the new Y Supervisors Formally Canvas Vote YMCA Project Still Looking For Community Contributions Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration Oskaloosa Fire Chief Talks Fire Safety ‘Light The Night’ To Honor […]
Oskaloosa–Although the Statesmen football team was healthy, ready to play, and committed to finishing its entire 2020 campaign, the pandemic caused its final opponents to have other plans. WPU (4-3, 2-1 North) wrapped up its campaign with three postponed games still on the docket. Unfortunately, two of those opponents–Clarke and Peru State–announced last week that […]
Garon Cady September 12, 1941 – November 11, 2020 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 79 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Garon Cady, 79, of Eddyville, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at his home in Eddyville. Garon Laverne Cady, son of Harold Milton and Mary Leona (Cleveland) Cady, was born on September 12, […]
Kelly Benge September 4, 1976 – November 11, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 44 Kelly Benge, age 44, of Oskaloosa, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2020 at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was born on September 4, 1976 the adopted daughter of Dale and Patricia Pease. Kelly went to Katy, Texas High […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- In a surprising move on Tuesday, November 10, Oskaloosa School Board member Carl Drost made a motion during consideration of personnel items to terminate the contract of High School principal Stacy Bandy. The move came after the School Board held a special closed session meeting prior to the regular meeting, to discuss an […]
Ann Adams February 22, 1931 – November 11, 2020 Knoxville, Iowa | Age 89 Ann Adams, 89, of Knoxville, passed away November 11, 2020, under Hospice Care at Vriendschap Village in Pella, Iowa. Phyllis Ann Adams, daughter of Robert and Margaret (Jordan) Seitz, was born February 22, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa. Ann married William […]
NORTH MAHASKA – North Mahaska School’s certified enrollment remains steady with 0.4 percent of an enrollment decline when comparing enrollment from the 2019-2020 to the 2020-2021 school year. Overall, enrollment trends have seen an 8 percent increase over the past five years. Currently, the district’s certified resident enrollment is at 486.78 students. The district currently […]
