Charlotte Faye Hintz November 24, 1940 – April 29, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 80 Charlotte Faye Walker was born Thursday, November 21, 1940, at Abbott Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Ruth Josephine Warrick Walker and Raymond Carl Walker. She was their first of three children. She was petite from the beginning, weighing only 5 […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends critical regulatory relief for an additional 30 days to those on the frontlines of COVID-19 recovery. The proclamation continues to strongly encourage Iowans, businesses, and organizations to take reasonable public health measures consistent with guidance from the Iowa Department of […]
Esther Ruth Harrington March 3, 1926 – April 29, 2021 Blakesburg, Iowa | Age 95 Esther Ruth Harrington, age 95, of Blakesburg, IA, went to join her beloved husband, Earl, on April 29, 2021, to go fishing yet again. Esther was born on March 3, 1926, to Clay and Cleva (Black) Foster east of Drakesville. […]
Finn Ryan Bolkema April 29, 2021 – April 29, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa Finn Ryan Bolkema infant son of Ryan and Erin Flaherty Bolkema was born on April 29, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital. Shortly after he was born, he was peacefully embraced by Jesus on Thursday afternoon. His arrival was eagerly anticipated by […]
PELLA— Three Central College senior student-athletes received major honors for their impact on campus. The awards were announced as part of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council’s (SAAC) Dutchies event Sunday evening, held at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Laurynn Mize (senior, Sycamore, Ill.), who competes in women’s tennis and triathlon, received the Prins Sportsmanship Award, women’s […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County YMCA held their annual fundraiser over the weekend and it was themed around 1990’s Trivia and Tunes. Matt Larson, CEO of the Mahaska County YMCA, spoke with Oskaloosa News about the evening and why such an event is important for the community and helping others take advantage of the […]
Duane Vance September 15, 1927 – April 27, 2021 Beacon, Iowa | Age 93 Duane Vance, 93, of Beacon, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, while out for a morning walk in his neighborhood. Frank “Duane” Vance, son of Huel and Carmella (Muraro) Vance, was born September 15, 1927, at the home of his parents […]
Rowena Olive Steadham October 4, 1924 – April 27, 2021 Pella (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 96 Rowena Olive Steadham, age 96, of Pella, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at The Cottages Care Center in Pella, Iowa under Hospice Care. Rowena was born on October 4, 1924 the daughter of Harry and Mable (Liming) […]
Christopher Joel Anderson June 20, 1951 – April 27, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 69 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Chris Anderson, 69, died at his home in Albia, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, following an eight-month illness. Christopher Joel Anderson, was born June 20, 1951, to Roy L. and Jean Geneva […]
Nicolette “Niki” Hartman January 7, 1994 – April 27, 2021 Barnes City, Iowa | Age 27 Niki Hartman, 27 of Barnes City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021 at her home in Barnes City. Nicolette “Niki” Ann Hartman was born Friday, January 7, 1994 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in […]
