Mary Catherine Gardner July 25, 1986 – May 15, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 34 Mary Catherine Gardner, age 34, a Baltimore native currently residing in Albia, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at MercyOne in Des Moines, IA. Mary was born July 25, 1986 to Eric “Ric” Gardner and Theresa Marie Plum […]
Donald Dean Bouma June 26, 1932 – February 7, 2021 Denver, Colorado | Age 88 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Donald Dean Bouma passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at his Denver home surrounded by his loving family: wife Marilyn Bouma, daughters Lori Lugg, Julie Bell, Bonnie Schlieker, and son Dirk […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Helping shelter animals find their ‘fur-ever’ home is the driving motivation behind the annual adopt-a-thon held at Penn Central Mall recently. Shanna Smith with Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter said the event is a good way for “us to get out into the community and, and just bring our animals to the public […]
Danny Lee Swim September 26, 1948 – May 14, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 72 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Danny Swim, age 72, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born on September 26, 1948 the son of Robert and Helen […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Conservation and the Muse Music Store have announced Eveland Fest for 2021. The festival is slated to be held on June 5th, 2021, at Eveland Access Campground along the Des Moines River. Both organizations recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about the upcoming event, highlighting the many performers and events […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Several Oskaloosa High School Seniors were recognized on ‘Career Ready Day.’ The event shines a light on programs that help students become ready to enter the workforce once high school is completed. It also allows students to leap ahead in their college careers. Kristin Bandy helps the Oskaloosa Students, which recognized a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Art Center has once again opened its doors to the public after the pandemic put things on hold for a time. Oskaloosa News recently spoke with Emily Ott about the Members Only show currently on display and the hours the gallery will be open to view it. You can find […]
Alice Alberta Sly August 7, 1927 – May 11, 2021 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 93 Alice Alberta Sly, age 93, of Eddyville died at home on May 11, 2021. She was born August 7, 1927 to Hazel May (Ross) Poe and Oscar E. Poe in Monroe County. She was married to Berthold “Bert” Lee Sly […]
Carol Ludwick July 1, 1938 – May 11, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 82 Carol Ludwick, 82, of Oskaloosa, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Carol Lavonne Ludwick, daughter of Calvin Washington and Ethel Elizabeth (Hayes) Jenkins, was born July 1, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Carol […]
Oskaloosa Activities Department would like to announce the naming of the Oskaloosa Softball Field after Oskaloosa High School Softball Coach Jay Harms.Coach Harms has coached and influenced thousands of students and athletes during his time at Oskaloosa High School. A few highlights to Jay’s coaching career: -Has coached softball for 44 years (Charter Oak-Ute& Oskaloosa). […]
