Scott D. Rurup May 3, 1967 – February 15, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 53 Scott Rurup, age 53, of Oskaloosa, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home in Oskaloosa, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 3, 1967, the son of Darcy and Joan (Wefer) Rurup in Perry, […]
Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News After more than a month offline, the social media platform relaunched yesterday with a new web hosting service. Last month, […]
PELLA, IA (02/15/2021) Central College’s theatre department will present “Shakespeare Shorts” online only from Feb. 24-27. It can be accessed at central.edu/shakespeare. The series will premiere at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, and is available to stream online through midnight Saturday, Feb. 27. The series is made up of short films that redefine the works […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Chamber and Development Group sponsored Eggs and Issues continued with its virtual series this past Saturday. On the hot seat was Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt and Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk. The live event was broadcast on MCG Channel 7, Mahaska Chamber and Development Facebook page, and the Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This past week, members of the E911 Board, Mahaska County Emergency Management, and Mahaska County sat down to discuss how future funding will happen for 911 service in Mahaska County. That amount may be twenty dollars per citizen living within a jurisdiction and would come from each cities levy. After a district […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The residents of Oskaloosa will head to the polls on March 2nd to decide if an increase in the Hotel-Motel tax is something they want. Currently, the Hotel-Motel tax rate in Oskaloosa is 5%. Including Oskaloosa, that makes fifteen communities across the state with that rate. In comparison, the Iowa Department of […]
Robert Baughman January 13, 1940 – February 14, 2021 Delta, Iowa | Age 81 Robert Baughman, 81, of Delta, died Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. He was born January 13, 1940, at the family home in Deep River, Iowa. Robert graduated from the Delta High School. On June 18, […]
Elmer S. Kirby July 19, 1952 – February 14, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 68 Elmer Kirby, 68, of Oskaloosa died Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. He was born July 19, 1952, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Elmer C. and Georgia K. Bloomfield Kirby. Elmer graduated from the […]
Indian Hills is one of three institutions in the state to be awarded a $1 million grant through new Career Academy Incentive Fund to prepare high school students for success in college, postsecondary training and the workforce. This competitive grant, will increase access to career academy programs in high-demand fields through new and expanded regional […]
PELLA—Failing to match the sizzling shooting of the University of Dubuque, the shorthanded Central College men’s basketball team was outscored 104-82 Monday night. The unbeaten Spartans (9-0 overall, 5-0 American Rivers) hit 61.7% from the field, including a steamy 63.6% from 3-point range. Central (2-2 overall, 2-2 conference) was minus a pair of starters, forward […]
