An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa — This morning, the Oskaloosa Police Department and regional partners responded to a report of a suspicious substance at the Midwest One Motor Bank located at 222 1st Ave E. Out of an abundance of caution, the area was secured, and a hazardous-materials response was requested. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 6, 2025 — Oskaloosa Main Street has been awarded a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Main Street Iowa to support The Foundry Market project at 121 North Market Street in downtown Oskaloosa. Led by Keven and Jenny Hempel, The Foundry Market project […]
Michael Jon Hick September 15, 2025 – November 4, 2025 Peoria, Iowa | Age 1 month 2 weeks 6 days Michael Jon Hick, infant son of Brayden Hick and Lacey Van Vark went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on September 15, 2025, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. […]
IA Blue Star Mothers: MOMS ON A MISSION 2,700 Care Packages Ship This Week to Iowa Service Members Worldwide For the past 11 months, the Iowa Blue Star Mothers have been MOMS ON A MISSION—planning, organizing, gathering donations, coordinating volunteers, and raising $80,450 in shipping costs with military-like precision. This week, their efforts culminate as […]
Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House is honored to announce the addition of physician Nickolas DeMark, DO, to the Hospice and Palliative Care team. A board-certified and fellowship-trained physician, Dr. DeMark brings extensive experience and a commitment to patient-centered care to our community. He will be serving as the Palliative Care & Hospice Medical Director. Dr. […]
Melinda Williams December 18, 1956 – October 31, 2025 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 68 Melinda Williams, 68, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was born December 18, 1956, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Lowell and Edith Smith Myers. Melinda attended Oskaloosa Schools. On […]
Ronald Katko November 7, 1941 – October 30, 2025 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 83 Ronald David Katko, 83, of Eddyville, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, while under hospice care at his home in Eddyville. He was born November 7, 1941, in Oskaloosa, the son of John and Gladys Goschke Katko. Ron grew up in Eddyville […]
October 28, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Sophomore Fabian Arroyo (Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica/Liceo San Carlos) found the back of the net in a pair of games last week to lead No. 10 Indian Hills Men’s Soccer. Arroyo is this week’s Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) DI Men’s Soccer Athlete of the Week. Arroyo buried […]
October 28, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Sophomore Taylor Pacheco (Chula Vista, CA/Olympian) of the No. 9 nationally ranked Indian Hills Women’s Golf squad has been named the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) DI Women’s Golf Athlete of the Week, announced by the league office Tuesday. Pacheco lands her first-career weekly honor from the ICCAC […]
October 28, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – After nine years as the Indian Hills Shotgun Sports Head Coach, Jake Stalzer has announced his resignation from his position with the Warriors. Stalzer is the only coach in program history to lead the squad. “I cannot thank Indian Hills enough for all the opportunities it has provided me,” […]
