Oskaloosa–William Penn junior baseball player Tanner Bedier (Bondurant, Iowa, Business Management) has been recognized for his myriad of achievements on and off the field as he was selected as the Heart of America Athletic Conference’s nominee for the NAIA’s A.O. Duer Award. The A.O. Duer Scholarship Award has been presented by the NAIA since 1967 […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 16, 2021) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “We’re excited to welcome back the great Iowa State Fair. Fairgoers should see temperatures gradually […]
Max L Shields December 1, 1931 – August 15, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89 Max Laverne Shields, 89, of Oskaloosa died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. He was born December 1, 1931, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Carl Raburn and Lila Gladys Bull Shields. Max graduated […]
Rose Hill, Iowa – The line stretches more than a couple of blocks in this small rural Mahaska County community one Friday a month. The Rose Hill Community Church hosts a monthly food event, where people from miles around come to help them stay food secure. The small church raises money, and local businesses […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community was saddened to hear of Oskaloosa Police Officer Ian Barnhart’s passing last year. His death helped others to understand better the stresses that police officers face. It also allowed those closest to him and the community at large to reach out for help. In the spirit of continuing the legacy […]
A Playground Committee Press Release A community-wide initiative has been launched to raise funds for playground improvements at Edmundson Park. The new playground has been designed to provide far greater accessibility and inclusion for children 6 months in age to 12 years. It has been estimated that Oskaloosa has approximately 2,300 children in this age […]
Larry Shepherd November 21, 1945 – August 14, 2021 Fremont, Iowa | Age 75 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Larry Shepherd, 75, of Fremont, died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born November 21, 1945, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Harry and […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 14, 2021) – Kyle Larson has dreamed of a Knoxville Nationals title his whole life, and that dream was realized in the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s championship Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Including lap money, the Elk Grove, California native earned $176,000 for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The music inside Bradbury Hall on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer Farm was blasting the intro songs as each wrestler made their way down to the ring this past weekend. It’s been over a year since those individuals have been able to perform their craft for Central Empire Wrestling, better known […]
Melvin Winegar November 21, 1945 – August 13, 2021 Pella (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 75 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Melvin W. Winegar, 75, of Pella and formerly of Oskaloosa, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 13, 2021. Melvin was born November 21, 1945, to Gilford and Jane (Klein) Winegar. […]
