John Van Donselaar October 17, 1937 – April 21, 2021 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 83 John Van Donselaar, 83, of New Sharon, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his home. John Junior Van Donselaar, the eldest son of Lewis Herman and Jennie (Van Engelenhoven) Van Donselaar, was born October 17, 1937. John started his […]
Dennis Richard Smith June 19, 1977 – April 21, 2021 Searsboro, Iowa | Age 43 Dennis Smith, 43 of rural Searsboro passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Pella Comfort House due to complications from MELAS Syndrome. Dennis Richard Smith, the son of Richard and Marlene (Brubaker) Smith, was born on June 19, 1977 […]
Event features a full day of activities to celebrate kids being kids. Oskaloosa, IA 4/22/2021—Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, the MAHASKA COUNTY YMCA is hosting their annual Healthy Kids Day® on 5/15/2021 encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids. While […]
Marion and Mahaska counties, Iowa – The Great Iowa Road Trip is coming to Marion and Mahaska counties on April 30 and May 1. The public event features a self-guided tour of 42 coordinated stops and special activities in New Sharon, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Pella, and rural Leighton. The event map details the route and activities, […]
William Penn University (WPU) invites students and community residents to participate in a Drive-Thru Job Fair on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at the Musco Technology Center on the WPU Campus. Drive through and pick up a job packet and a quick lunch – hot dog, […]
Oskaloosa–Having been in every position a person can have within the program has prepared Jenna Santi for her newest and most important role–that of being the leader as she has been named the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at William Penn University. Santi is being promoted after serving as an assistant in the program for […]
Prom season has arrived at OHS, and we are very excited to be able to have and enjoy prom this year. This pandemic has caused lots of strain on everybody, but because of the amazing support from our community, family, and friends we are fortunate enough to still have fun activities such as prom! Because […]
Elizabeth Ann Smith November 6, 1944 – April 19, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 76 Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Smith, age 76 of Albia, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at Homestead of Albia. Betty was born on November 6, 1944, to Lindley and Doris (Griffiths) Bissig in Fairfield, IA. Betty grew up and attended school, […]
Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk has entered a guilty plea of assault in regards to a February incident. The plea reads as follows: COMES NOW the defendant and hereby enters a guilty plea to the lesser included offense of Assault, a simple misdemeanor. As a factual basis the defendant states that on February 6, 2021 […]
Roger Broerman July 13, 1931 – April 18, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Surrounded by family in his home, Roger Broerman, 89, of Oskaloosa, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Roger was born July 13, 1931, to Herman and Blanche Broerman. Roger […]
