A Wapello County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Nearly half a century after her remains were discovered, the identity of the young woman previously known as “Lincoln County Jane Doe” has finally been unveiled. Through a multi-agency partnership leveraging the latest forensic DNA technologies, her name and origins have been determined, bringing long-awaited answers in a […]
Carolyn Skinner June 16, 1957 – April 3, 2024 Hedrick, Iowa | Age 66 Carolyn Sue Skinner, age 66, of Hedrick, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her home in Hedrick. She was born on June 16, 1957, at her parent’s home in Pekin, Iowa, the daughter of Woodrow and Wanda (Van […]
Robert “Bob” Rutherford March 16, 1928 – April 3, 2024 Rose Hill, Iowa | Age 96 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Robert E. Rutherford, age 96, of Sigourney and formerly of Rose Hill, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Manor House in Sigourney, Iowa. He was born on […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 2, 2024 The Iowa Senate sent Gov. Kim Reynolds a bill Tuesday that tightens Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp products as the products become more widely available. Senators also passed a bill doubling the maximum number of licenses available for medical cannabis dispensaries. Bill adds medical […]
Albert D. Nickel September 20, 1955 – April 2, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 68 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Albert Dean Nickel, 68, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at home in Oskaloosa. He was born September 20, 1955, in Chariton, Iowa, the son of Kenenth and Marie Deemer Nickel. […]
Cecil Pruiett May 21, 1950 – April 2, 2024 Oskaloosa , Iowa | Age 73 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Cecil Pruiett, 73, of Oskaloosa, passed away on April 2, 2024, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House. Cecil LeRoy Pruiett, son of Cecil and Mabel (Mason) Pruiett, was born May 21, […]
Glenn Albert Davis December 21, 1954 – April 2, 2024 Pella, Iowa | Age 69 Glenn Davis, 69 of Pella and formerly of Ottumwa and New Sharon passed away Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024 at his home in Pella. Glenn Albert Davis, the son of Charles and Barbara (Hults) Davis was born on December 21, […]
Marilyn Conger September 16, 1947 – April 2, 2024 Sigourney, Iowa | Age 76 Marilyn Conger, age 76, of Sigourney, Iowa, passed away on April 2, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. She was born on September 16, 1947, the daughter of Leonard and Edith (Havel) Shull in […]
Oskaloosa–Breck Putzier (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn., Exercise Science) parlayed the most prolific outing of his career into a national award as he was named NAIA Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week Tuesday. The national accolade is Putzier’s second of the year and third of his career (also one in 2022). He netted the honor after […]
Hesston, Kan.–With all five of its linksters in the top 11, the Statesmen women’s golf team earned its second-straight win, taking down the competition at the Tabor Spring Shootout Monday. William Penn placed first out of four teams with a two-round score of 658 (329-329) at the par-71 Hesston Golf Course. Baker finished second at […]
