Christina “Chris” Jean Smith November 3, 1972 – July 6, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 48 Christina “Chris” Jean Smith, age 48, of Albia, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines. Chris was born at the Albia Hospital on November 3, 1972, to David and Kathy (Woollums) Fleener. […]
(From the Heart Office) Kansas City, Mo.–The Heart of America Athletic Conference Commissioner, Lori Thomas, has announced the league’s return to play intentions for the 2021-22 academic year. “We are so proud of all that our student-athletes, coaches, and administrators were able to accomplish this past year,” shared Thomas. “We are looking forward to returning […]
Oskaloosa–A total of 13 William Penn athletic programs obtained a high level of academic success during the 2020-2021 school year. All 13 squads posted grade point averages of 3.0 or higher during the year; 12 of those teams will eventually earn NAIA Scholar Team recognition this coming fall. The women’s golf team, led by Bailey […]
Eldon, Iowa – The New Sharon Fire Department has had a group of volunteers who have traveled the United States helping others during natural disasters. They have also helped those close to home, such as Marshalltown, Pella, and now Eldon. The group from Mahaska County CERT has also been there to help their community and […]
(Bill W) Vinton, IA, July 4, 2021 – With a team put together in the offseason to tackle the Sprint Invaders schedule, Jonathan Cornell struck with a win Sunday night in the Sprint Invaders first ever appearance at the Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa. The team constructed by Marty Howard, Lee Nelson, Tony Moro […]
Rural Mahaska County – The old church building at Wymore, was destroyed by fire Monday morning. Fire crews were dispatched before 4 am, to the 2100 block of Teller Avenue, but when deputies from the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene, the building was on the ground, having been consumed by the fire. […]
Eddyville, Iowa – A pair of kayakers were found safe after being reported being late to their destination. Mahaska County Sheriff Russ VanRenterghem said a group of three had departed Eveland Access along the Des Moines River and had stopped to rest on a couple of different sandbars. With the low water levels, paddling their […]
by RD Keep NEW SHARON – North Mahaska plated a run in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday to edge visiting HLV 5-4. The victory pushed the Warhawks into a tie for first in the league with Lynnville-Sully. The Warhawk girls scored four runs in the first and held HLV scoreless to win 5-0. […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians Varsity fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 6-0 loss to Dallas Center-Grimes on Friday. Dallas Center-Grimes scored on a double by Isaac Short and a double by Huston Halverson in the second inning. The Oskaloosa Indians Varsity struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Dallas Center-Grimes, giving […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community gathered at the Lacey Complex on Sunday evening to enjoy the fireworks provided by Musco. The display started around 10 pm, with several people enjoying the stadium seating that Statesmen Stadium provided. Pictured is the Barnhart family enjoying the fireworks from the soccer fields located on the grounds of the […]
