William (Bill) Keith Whitten, age 69, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born on November 16, 1954, in Rantoul, Illinois, the son of William Clyde and Shirley (Miller) Whitten. He attended high school in Tracy, Iowa, and graduated with the class of 1974. Later […]
Oskaloosa, IA — This past Saturday, Mahaska Health held its annual Men’s Health Event, attracting a crowd of community members who enjoyed a time filled with health screenings, education, and a nostalgic tractor ride. The event, designed to encourage preventative health measures among men, was highlighted by the presence of vintage tractors and a communal […]
MORAVIA – North Mahaska continued its preparation for postseason play travelling to Moravia for a baseball triangular Saturday. They lost to Van Buren County 4-3 in eight innings then lost to host Moravia 11-1. The first two-thirds of the game was a tale of three innings. Van Buren scored single runs in each of the […]
As the Fourth of July approaches, many Oskaloosa residents are gearing up for celebrations that often include fireworks. However, understanding what is and isn’t legal within the city limits is crucial to ensuring a safe and law-abiding holiday. In a recent conversation with Oskaloosa Police Chief Ben Boeke, several important points about the city’s fireworks […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 21, 2024 Always make sure you have an escape route. Stay on paved roads when you can. Don’t get too close. Iowa State University students and instructors chasing storms this spring knew those rules well, remembering their own experiences and having lessons on storm chasing drilled in over […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 23, 2024 Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday she has submitted a request for an expedited presidential major disaster declaration as northwestern Iowa communities continue to face floods and storm damages. The governor requested aid for 22 counties through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program. She also […]
Our Constitution’s framers affirmed our right to bear arms through the Second Amendment for an important reason; to provide Americans with means of protection and self-defense. They made this very clear when they wrote “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and […]
A Successful Weekend for BBQ Enthusiasts and First Responders The “BBQ 4 Badges” event, held this past weekend, marked one of its most successful editions yet, thanks to favorable weather, a record number of participating teams, and strong community support. The event, which spans two days, has grown in both size and impact over the […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s softball team got the bats hitting early and often Friday night. A seven-run second inning propelled the host Warhawks to a 13-1 thrashing of the BGM Bears. Maddie Doonan collected three hits for North Mahaska. Doonan, tripled in the third inning, and singled in the fourth inning as the Warhawks […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska battled with BGM for six innings Friday, but the visiting Bears took advantage of walks and errors to score a 5-3 South Iowa Cedar League victory. North Mahaska had its chances stranding 11 batters on base. A one-out single by Beau Burns set up BGM’s first score. He moved around […]
