Mahaska County, Iowa – You might not think of NASCAR when you think of Fremont, Iowa, but you should. Just look at Fremont native, Chad Norris, crew chief for the NASCAR Xfinity Series 2017 No. 48 DC Solar Chevrolet, that will be piloted by Brennan Poole at the Iowa Speedway this weekend. Norris has been […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There were many surprised individuals this past week, and many of them shed more than a few tears from the experience. Thankfully, those tears were tears of joy as a local family was reunited with a long lost brother. The day leading up to all those tears started off about 4 years […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Working to build upon the success left by its outgoing athletic director, William Penn University knew that the next person to fill that role would be very important. After months of work, the university announced that Nik Rule will be taking over the vacant position after the retirement of Greg Hafner, who […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The ping sound as club meets ball could be heard at Harvest Point Golf Course this week. Oskaloosa legendary golfer, Jerry Smith, took some time to give back to the game he’s enjoyed his entire life. “It’s always fun to come back,” said Smith about his stop in Oskaloosa. Jerry is brother […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Messerli really didn’t want to make a fuss. Painting is a passion, and sharing her talents is something she loves to do. Messerli has shared her talents for many years. She was one of the artists that painted the backdrops for the Nazarene drive-thru nativity that was a staple in Oskaloosa for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Summertime means the garden crops are starting to come in, and the taste of summer is now easier to get for some older Iowans and some WIC eligible families. The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs provide eligible Iowans with checks that can be redeemed for fresh, locally […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The punishing heat played a role in turnout for the annual Art on the Square held in downtown Oskaloosa on Saturday. With heat indexes expected to soar over 100 degrees, vendors started to cancel, but for organizers, the heat didn’t melt their enthusiasm for the decades long tradition. The crowd numbers were […]
Eddyville, Iowa – Shots rang out around 9 am on Wednesday morning, as people ran fleeing from the building. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on the scene to find many wounded and killed, and eventually, two shooters inside the building. This scenario played out in a training exercise at the high school located in Eddyville, Iowa. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – “If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him… We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.” ~ John F. Kennedy The vision of many artists found […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A relaxing jog around Lake Keomah one day lead to a connection being made that brought to light many positive changes taking place at one of Mahaska County’s parks. Phil Hall is the president of Cablevey Conveyors, and a chance meeting with the Sheriff lead to an introduction to the park ranger […]
