Patricia “Patty” Claire McGee November 10, 1932 – December 25, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 89 Patricia “Patty” Claire McGee, age 89, of Albia, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Patty was born on November 10, 1932, at home on the family farm near Melrose, to William […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Oskaloosa boys’ basketball team finally removed the proverbial monkey from its back by winning the first of hopefully many games this year. The Indians (1-5) unfortunately had to suffer through two more losses before collecting that first ‘W’, falling to #5 Washington 75-63 in non-conference action Tuesday and then losing to […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Oskaloosa girls’ basketball program earned two more victories out of conference last week to reach a high-water mark in its recent history. OHS (6-2, 1-2 LHC) opened the week by dropping Burlington 47-31 in non-conference play Tuesday. The Indians then fell 55-37 to Little Hawkeye Conference foe Norwalk Friday before defeating […]
The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is beginning to plan Eggs & Issues. This legislative forum is planning to be back in person at Smokey Row from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM and will give area residents an opportunity to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. The forum will not be streamed […]
Dixie Kay Wheeler April 30, 1940 – December 24, 2021 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 81 On Thursday, December 24, 2021, Dixie Kay (Kann) Wheeler, beloved wife and cherished aunt, passed away at the age of 81. Dixie was born on April 30, 1940, in Fairfield, IA to Albert and Mary Maxiene (Grimes) Kann. Dixie […]
December 24th, 2021 Oskaloosa News sat down with Mahaska Health medical providers to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and the current transmission rate of the virus within Mahaska County. We also touched on the booster shots that are now available, as well as getting the vaccine for those under the age of 18. Mahaska […]
Keith Lynn Cheney December 29, 1948 – December 23, 2021 Grinnell (Montezuma), Iowa | Age 72 Keith Cheney, 72 of Grinnell and formerly of Montezuma passed away Thursday evening, December 23, 2021 at the UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Keith Lynn Cheney, the son of Vern and Doris (McMahan) Cheney, was born on December 29, […]
Gary Crouse March 1, 1937 – December 23, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 84 Gary Crouse, 84, of Oskaloosa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 1, 1937, the son of Hugh Crouse and Irene (Hawk) Anders in Oskaloosa, […]
Gregory Todd Lee February 27, 1962 – December 22, 2021 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 59 Gregory Lee, 59 of Montezuma passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 22, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Gregory Todd Lee, the son of Robert and Eunice (Nolting) Lee, was born on February 27, 1962 […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Mahaska County, Iowa – The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny has positively identified the skeletal remains found in Mahaska County on December 7th, 2021. The remains were identified as 34-year-old Ryan Daniel Hulvey, formerly of the Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa areas. Although the investigation into this […]
