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Lance Hoyt May 6, 1967 – March 16, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 56 Lance Hoyt, age 56 of Oskaloosa, unexpectedly fell ill on March 9th. On March 16th, Jesus called him home. He was surrounded by his family at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Lance was born May 6,1967, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, […]
Mar 19 2024 | Posted in
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Martha Marie Gabel June 29, 1956 – March 17, 2024 Montezuma (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 67 Marti Gabel, 67, of Montezuma and formerly of Oskaloosa, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Hospice Serenity House. Martha Marie Gabel, daughter of Donald and Lena (Smothers) Rogers, was born on June 29, 1956, in Tupelo, […]
Mar 18 2024 | Posted in
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AUBURNDALE, FLA. – The Central College baseball team ran into a strong pitching staff from Beloit College Friday in Florida and were swept 11-2 and 7-2. The Dutch (4-9) offense was limited to four runs and 12 hits over 14 innings against the Bucs (7-3) “Beloit threw some good arms out there,” coach Adam Carey […]
Mar 18 2024 | Posted in
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TUCSON, ARIZ.-Putting the wraps on a 7-1 week in the desert, the No. 22 Central College softball team had a productive day at the plate in posting two more wins Friday, 7-1 over Dickinson College (Pa.) and 7-4 over Salve Regina University (R.I.). First baseman Megan Stuhr (senior, Sigourney) had four hits on the day, […]
Mar 18 2024 | Posted in
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Preregister before March 20 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Iowa State University and Outreach Mahaska County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be […]
Mar 18 2024 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON – Two seniors and seven juniors were inducted into the North Mahaska Honor Society March 14. The nine join six other current members of the society. Society advisors are Kate Hite and Molly Ray. Seniors Jocelyn Van’t Sant and Brayden Veiseth along with juniors Riley Doonan, Stacia Dunnick, Trenton Hol, Jack Kelderman, Sierra […]

Paul Beltz April 25, 1957 – March 16, 2024 Keomah Village, Iowa | Age 66 Paul Vincent Beltz, age 66, of Keomah Village, Iowa, passed away on, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home in Keomah Village. He was born on April 24, 1957, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of John and Lucinda (Smith) […]
Mar 17 2024 | Posted in
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Last night a concerned resident called us about a suspicious suitcase sitting unattended along the side of the roadway in the 900 block of B Ave W. Mutual aid was called in to investigate, and an explosive-detection K9 from Monroe County indicated on the suitcase. The Fire Marshal was contacted and after several hours of […]
Mar 16 2024 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA – For the 19th time in program history, the Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team punched its ticket to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Basketball National Tournament after winning the 2024 NJCAA North Central District Championship Saturday night. The Warriors defeated No. 20 North Dakota State College of Science 90-74 […]

Cynthia “Cindy” Jackson February 6, 1953 – March 14, 2024 Rose Hill, Iowa | Age 71 Cynthia “Cindy” Jackson, age 71, of rural Rose Hill, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at The Manor House in Sigourney, Iowa, under hospice care for metastatic lung cancer and surrounded by her loving family. She was […]
Mar 15 2024 | Posted in
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