PELLA—Central College’s record-setting football team captured nine NCAA Division III football statistical titles according to final numbers released following the completion of the season with the Dec. 17 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl. Not surprisingly, it was Gagliardi Trophy-winning quarterback Blaine Hawkins (5th-year, Ankeny) and the high-octane Dutch offense setting the pace. Central topped Division III […]
Dec 28 2021 | Posted in
College Sports |
Read More »
Thelma Greenhalgh January 17, 1922 – December 27, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 99 years, 11 months, 10 days Thelma Ailene Boles Greenhalgh, age 99, of Oskaloosa, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa. Thelma was born on January 17, 1922, in Beacon, Iowa, to Frank E. and Mable (Okey) Boles. […]
Dec 28 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries |
Read More »
Beverly J. Beadle January 10, 1943 – December 27, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 78 Beverly J. Beadle, 78, of Oskaloosa, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. She was born on January 10, 1943, the daughter of Bill and Ruth Russell. Beverly attended country schools until moving to town […]
Dec 28 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries |
Read More »
Nicole Grundmeier/IowaWatch In 2021, Kelli Greenland and her two children used food pantries more often than they ever have. As the year closes, the Des Moines mom is filled with uncertainty. Greenland said she visits one or two food pantries weekly to keep her children, Ethan, 8, and Skylynn, almost 6, fed. There seems to […]
Dec 27 2021 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »
Randy Davis February 20, 1953 – December 26, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 68 Randall W. “Randy” Davis, 68, of Oskaloosa, passed away on December 26, 2021, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa surrounded by his family. He was born on February 20, 1953, the son of Roland W. and Alberta (Corporan) Davis in Grinnell, […]
Dec 27 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries |
Read More »
December 27th, 2021 Montegut, Louisiana – The idea was simple: help put smiles on kids’ faces at Christmas time. After Hurricane Katrina, firefighters from New York showered the kids of Biloxi, Mississippi, with toys, helping make a bad situation better that year for many of the youngest victims. So with the recent destruction from tornadoes […]
Dec 27 2021 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »
December 26, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – I’d be the first to admit, it can be a difficult thing to write. Putting yourself out there to be judged by others is scary. Twelve-year-old Taylor Dishman is a published author who loves children’s books, and she likes to make books to inspire people. One of her first […]
Dec 26 2021 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska student Shane Haage hopes he can make a difference in breeding chickens. However, not just any chickens, he wishes to help a rare breed become recognized by the American Poultry Association. Haage received a $1,000 FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grant by Farm Credit. Haage is a member of the […]
December 26th, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The streets and mall in Oskaloosa were buzzing with people the days and weeks before Christmas. Many contributing factors led to that, such as a window walk hosted by Oskaloosa Main Street and sponsored by the Golden Goose Club. Penn Central Mall hosted large craft and vendor shows in […]
Dec 26 2021 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »
Donald H. King June 6, 1951 – December 25, 2021 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 70 Donald King, 70, of Eddyville, passed away on December 25, 2021, at his home in Eddyville. Don was born on June 6, 1951, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Cecil B. and Loryne M. (Coop) King. Don attended the Ottumwa […]
Dec 26 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries |
Read More »
