by Senator Adrian Dickey Hello District 41! Week three is in the books. That fact is hard to believe. The pressure of the first legislative deadline approaching is clearly felt in the Capitol with many bills finding their way through subcommittee meetings and committee debate. The deadlines are in place to get the bulk of […]
Deadlines for farmers are fast approaching with sign up for the 2022 Farm Programs ending March 15. March 15 is also the date for crop insurance decisions. Join Charles Brown, ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialist, for a short presentation on farm program choices, crop insurance and a demonstration of the farm program tool […]
January 31st, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine; the approved vaccine will be marketed as Spikevax for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older. Key points: Spikevax meets the FDA’s rigorous standards for […]
by Rachel Brown The Oskaloosa Boys Swim Team competed this week at the North Central Conference Meet @ Grinnell. We competed against 8 teams including Decorah, Vinton-Shellsburg, Grinnell, Williamsburg, Boone, NCMP, and Centerville. As we get closer and closer to districts we have begun what we call taper. This is where we cut down on […]
Julia Ann Kerr March 27, 1933 – January 31, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 Julia Ann Kerr, 88, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born Monday, March 27, 1933, in Bussey, Iowa, the daughter of Cleo and Mary Josephine Bowie Spaur. Julia attended school […]
Gerrit Roozeboom October 9, 1931 – January 31, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 years, 3 months, and 22 days Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Gerrit Roozeboom, age 90 years, 3 months, and 22 days, died Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Gerrit Roozeboom, the son […]
Roger Lee Thomas August 5, 1968 – January 31, 2022 Beacon, Iowa | Age 53 Roger Lee Thomas, age 53, of Beacon, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Roger Lee Thomas, son of Jerry Lee and Lida Mae (Rumbaugh) Thomas, was born August 5, 1968, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Roger […]
February 1st, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking into the future and deciding the best path forward is challenging and takes significant consideration. But, it’s that way for a person, a business, and a community. The last such comprehensive plan was put into place in March of 2000, and since then, many things have changed in […]
Oskaloosa–The hits just keep on coming for the William Penn men’s volleyball team. The Statesmen took down the #4 ranked Park Pirates in five sets on Tuesday by scores of 23-25, 25-22, 17-25, 25-21, 15-13. This is their third victory over a top 15 opponent this season, and the first time in program history defeating […]
Oskaloosa–Connor Muff (Sr., Kenosha, Wis., Business Management) led the Statesmen to a pair of big victories last week and for his efforts he took the top honor by being named NAIA Men’s Volleyball Setter of the Week Tuesday. Muff guided William Penn to wins over (RV) Mount Mercy and #11 Missouri Baptist, posting a combined […]
