by Ken Allsup Oskaloosa, Iowa – A Christmas tradition is making a return after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. The 2021 Tour of Homes will now benefit SEIDA and the community services they help provide the community. We recently spoke with Jennifer Fleener, Director of Family Support, at SEIDA about this year’s […]
John E. Sutton July 31, 1961 – November 29, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 60 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran John Edward Sutton, 60, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, November 29, 2021. He was born July 31, 1961, in Oskaloosa, the son of Howard and Merna Rice Sutton. John attended Grant School and […]
by RD Keep NEW SHARON – Local farmer Paul Groenenboom recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to North Mahaska School District. North Mahaska will use the funds to for various school activities. “We are so grateful for the donation and the continued support of our school by community patrons,” said […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 29, 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. “This week marks the end of the 2021 weekly crop progress and condition report from […]
by Lyle Muller / IowaWatch The migraines, exhaustion and shortness of breath have existed dating to before Darcy Havel-Sturdevant was diagnosed with COVID-19 in April 2020. The shortness of breath has improved a bit but the rest remain going into the Christmas holiday season. So do dizziness and confusion. “Most days, I’m extremely exhausted, and […]
November 29, 2021 The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in an enjoyable event at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. In attendance were twenty-five contestants and their families and friends. All of the Young Ambassador Contestants were introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio. Eddie Pierson from MCG […]
Celebration planned for December 4 OSKALOOSA – Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open and 45% during the first five years. Neither of those statistics apply, however, to local small business Stella’s Salon and Boutique which is celebrating five years of being […]
Ronald Charles Richman February 5, 1947 – November 28, 2021 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 74 Ronald Richman, 74 of Montezuma passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home in Montezuma. Ronald Charles Richman, the son of Lowell Richman and Allene (Plate) Fleming, was born on February 5, 1947. Ron graduated from Montezuma High School […]
Kathryn Elizabeth Maxwell January 26, 1939 – November 27, 2021 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 82 Kathryn Maxwell, 82, of What Cheer, died at home on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Kathy Maxwell was born on January 26, 1939 in Collins, Iowa, the daughter of Curt and Alice Marsh. Kathryn was a first team-all conference basketball […]
PELLA—A determined defensive effort resulted in the season’s first home-court victory for the Central College men’s basketball team Saturday, 76-52 over Northland College (Wis.). Guard Kade Terrell (senior, Montrose, Colo.) was inserted into the starting lineup and sparked the Dutch with a game-high 14 points and five rebounds. “He can score,” coach Craig Douma said. […]
