CEDAR RAPIDS—Central College couldn’t generate the offense it needed as Coe College strengthened its hold on first place in the American Rivers softball race Tuesday with a pair of wins. The Dutch (13-9 overall, 11-7 conference) dropped a 5-3 decision in the completion of a suspended game from April 13, finishing a scoreless seventh inning […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The first responders and the citizens of Mahaska County will hopefully soon see the benefits of a new radio system designed to improve communication. The new radio system has been almost six years in the making, starting with an early steering committee and eventually being developed with the help of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The story is a common one this past year, COVID-19 has changed the way things are done, but many times, people come up with solutions to help make the most of it. That can be said for Debbie Stevens from William Penn University Career Services. Stevens and William Penn have traditionally […]
Matthew “Matt” Charles Watson January 10, 1923 – April 25, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 98 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Matthew “Matt” Charles Watson, age 98 of Albia, IA, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Matt was born on January 10, 1923, to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department was called to a garage fire in the 1100 block of 4th Avenue East just after 6:40 pm on Sunday evening. The ‘All In’ page was sounded for the Oskaloosa Fire Department, and all reserve and full-time personnel then responded. Upon arrival, fire crews found that the structure […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – ‘Pinatas For A Purpose’ was held on Wednesday evening inside of Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. The pinata creations helped to raise over $500 to help students at OHS attend the Special Olympics. OHS Senior Jaden Moore talked with Oskaloosa News about the fundraiser.
Mahaska County, Iowa – In a recent press release, Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem expressed his support of Marsy’s Law. The legislation would push to have victims’ rights protected constitutionally. “Defendants have a lot of constitutional rights, both in Iowa and at the federal level, and rightfully so to protect their legal interest,” said […]
Jerry Leroy Mason June 21, 1942 – April 23, 2021 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 78 Jerry Mason, 78 of New Sharon, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 23, 2021 at the Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Jerry Leroy Mason, the son of Norman and Grace (Walker) Mason, was born on […]
Denise Darlene VanDee April 09, 1962 – April 23, 2021 Delta, Iowa | Age 59 Denise VanDee (Woods), 59, of Delta, died Friday, April 23, 2021. Denise Darlene VanDee was born April 9, 1962 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan and Leona Short Woods. Denise attended school in Delta until it closed then she […]
Bob L. Carter May 19, 1933 – April 22, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Bob L. Carter, 87, of Oskaloosa died Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. He was born May 19, 1933, in Mahaska County, Iowa, the son of John Earl […]
