Oskaloosa, Iowa – Veterans assembled at the local legion around 9:30 Monday morning. From there, they once again made their solemn walk to Forest Cemetery. That walk and ceremony were disrupted last year as the world was in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. That missed year only meant that veterans and civilians alike […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa’s 2nd Congressional Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks was in Oskaloosa to hear about and discuss the current ag climate with representatives of Farm Credit Services of America here in Oskaloosa this past week. “We’re learning about the issues that right now are affecting agriculture,” said Miller-Meeks of her visit. “There are some constraints […]
Fifteen teachers and staff were recognized at North Mahaska on Thursday, May 27. Honorees included on retiree, Judy Caves. Also honored were those staff members who had reached employment milestones. Caves is retiring from the elementary school after 14 years in the district. She most recently taught third grade. Four others were honored as they […]
by Wade Steinlage Gulf Shores, Ala.–With a pair of All-America honors leading the way, the Statesmen men’s track and field team had an excellent showing at the NAIA Outdoor National Championship Wednesday through Friday. Jackson Coates (So., Aldie, Va., Engineering Technology) and Loubert Dagrin (So., Miami, Fla., Sociology) both posted top-eight finishes to become the […]
by Jay Harms Williamsburg Tournament Results: Game 1: Bondurant-Farrar 12-2 Osky Bondurant 12 runs, 11 hits, 1 error Osky 2 runs, 4 hits, 2 errors Osky scored their only 2 runs in the 4th on a rbi groundout by Aubrey Boender to drive in Braundmeier and Roach then scored on a wild pitch in the […]
The girls’ soccer team competed against Fairfield on Friday night in the 1st Round of Regional Tournament. The girls would dominate from start to finish in every aspect, but the final score. The Trojans would put away a rebound on a shot midway through the 1st half which would ultimately be the game winner. The […]
(Bill W) West Burlington, IA, May 30, 2021 – Paul Nienhiser took a break from the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car series Sunday night, and emerged victorious with the Sprint Invaders at 34 Raceway near West Burlington, Iowa. The win was worth $2,000 for the Chapin, Illinois driver aboard the Scott Bonar/Midland Performance #50. It […]
Montezuma, Iowa – Nearly 400 people joined authorities today, Sunday, May 30th, to look for missing Xavior Harrelson. Sunday, May 30th, is Xavior’s 11th birthday. He is described as having brown hair and blue eyes. He’s approximately 4 feet 9 inches tall, and weighs 100 pounds. The public search parties helped investigators push out the […]
Marlene Cranston November 26, 1945 – May 29, 2021 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 75 Marlene Cranston, 75, of Montezuma went home to be with Jesus May 29, 2021 at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center six weeks after being admitted with Covid. Mary Marlene Cranston was born on November 26, 1945 in Sigourney, Iowa to Bill […]
Mary Margaret Coyne November 16, 1926 – May 29, 2021 San Antonio, Texas (Albia, IA) | Age 94 Mary Margaret (Flahive) Coyne, age 94, formerly of Albia, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Franklin Park TPC Parkway Assisted Living in San Antonio, Texas. Mary Margaret was born on November 16, 1926, to […]
