The City of Pella continues to monitor and develop appropriate plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and wellness of our community and team members is a top priority, and this includes maintaining public safety and other essential services. Accordingly, as developments continue to unfold, appropriate actions and steps will be implemented. We […]
Karen Kay Mitchell March 23, 1939 – November 11, 2020 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 81 Karen Kay Mitchell, age, 81, of Eddyville, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. Karen was born on March 23, 1939 in Mahaska County, the daughter of Merle and Doris (Darland) Lockard. Karen […]
Columbia, Mo.–The William Penn women’s basketball team eagerly took to the court for the first time Wednesday, but landed a bit shy of a big win as it fell 75-68 to #21 Columbia in non-conference action. The new-look Statesmen (0-1), with just three returners on the roster, were led by two of those veterans, but […]
Olathe, Kan.–The William Penn women’s soccer team just missed out on a terrific finish as it closed the 2020 season with a 2-1 double-overtime loss to MidAmerica Nazarene in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. WPU (3-11, 2-10 Heart) pushed the Pioneers (6-3-2, 6-2-2 Heart) to the edge, but could not get over the […]
Jackson Lahner, 9, is an avid YMCA member, who especially loves flag football and being part of the Y Dolphins Swim Team. He is a regular at the Y and can often be found playing there with his friends and sisters. Recently, Jackson demonstrated maturity beyond his age by choosing to donate from his own […]
DES MOINES – The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 7, was 5,576, an increase of 967. There were 5,036 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 540 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state. The number of […]
Learn about the benefits and eligibility requirements of saturated buffers and bioreactors AMES, Iowa – Iowans will have three in-person and online opportunities to learn about edge-of-field nutrient management practices in early December, with a special focus on projects being done within the South Skunk River Watershed in central Iowa. Practices to be discussed include […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Office of Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Senior Legal Counsel Sam Langholz will leave his role in the governor’s office and take a new position with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller at the end of the month. “Sam is a brilliant legal mind and he was an instrumental part of […]
By CHARLIE COMFORT OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska County Supervisors have formally signed off on the results of the November 3rd General Election. During the canvas of votes, County Auditor Sue Brown stated that a total of 11,458 votes cast, out of 15,228 registered voters. “We have a 75.24% turnout, so that’s really, really good,” Brown […]
Local News YMCA Project Still Looking For Community Contributions Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration The Election Is Over Locally No Changes To Oskaloosa Return To Learn Plan Mahaska Public Health Talks Latest COVID-19 Information Oskaloosa Fire Chief Talks Fire Safety Legion To Collect For Those In Need Enrollment Growth […]
