by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians Varsity lost the lead late in a 7-3 defeat to Norwalk on Friday. The game was tied at three with Norwalk batting in the top of the seventh when an error scored two runs for Norwalk. Oskaloosa Indians Varsity opened up scoring in the first inning, when Aiden North grounded […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On a summer afternoon in Iowa, it’s not uncommon to find many folks out enjoying some fishing. This weekend was a free fishing weekend in Iowa, and the Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa held their annual fishing derby at Edmundson Pond on Sunday afternoon. Karen Adams and Steve DeJong helped […]
Mary Elizabeth Lewis September 24, 1937 – June 05, 2021 Sigourney, Iowa | Age 83 Mary Elizabeth Lewis, 83, of Sigourney, died Saturday June 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held privately. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery at What Cheer.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Band has returned to downtown on Thursday evenings, picking up where they left off at the end of 2019. COVID-19 kept the band from performing in 2020, but Director Bruce Peiffer says that many members kept their skills sharp over the past year, and the first practice of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The organizers are finishing up last-minute items preparing for the 2021 version of BBQ 4 Badges. Oskaloosa News sat down with Wyndell Campbell and talked about the event, and what people could look forward to, and of course, how they could sample the food. BBQ 4 Badges is scheduled for June 18th […]
Clint Garner Makes Hodnett/Swindell Tribute Pay Off in 360’s; Matthew Stelzer Scores Again in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 5, 2021) – Gio Scelzi led wire to wire to garner his third career win at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Fresno, California native earned $5,000 for his win aboard the KCP […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Schools honored their long-time head softball coach Jay Harms by naming the new field in his honor. Harms has coached softball for the past 36 years in Oskaloosa, 44 years overall. The evening was emceed by Emery Songer, who broadcast one of the biggest games in Indian history when the team […]
Kirkland “Kirk” Edward Smead-McLeod June 6, 1998 – June 4, 2021 Knoxville, Iowa | Age 22 Kirkland “Kirk” Edward Smead-McLeod, age 22, of Knoxville, IA, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Kirk was born on June 6, 1998, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He grew up […]
Elwood Ray Tharp March 10, 1947 – June 4, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 74 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Elwood Ray Tharp, age 74, of Albia, IA, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at MercyOne West Lakes in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by his 3 sons. Elwood was born on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Holly Boeke took on the immense responsibility of becoming an Iowa Senate Page this past legislative year. She was still taking the required government classes needed to graduate from high school here in Oskaloosa during her time in the legislature. She, with support from her family, spoke with Sen Smith and […]
