Life-threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night into Early Next Week A multi-faceted severe winter storm is set to affect Iowa tonight into Friday evening. This dangerous storm starts this evening with snow spreading into the state and persisting into Friday with heavy accumulations. Winds then increase Friday morning, with life-threatening blizzard conditions expected into Friday […]
PELLA-A hot start from long range got the Central College women’s basketball team rolling en route to a 71-37 runaway over Nebraska Wesleyan University Wednesday. The Dutch (8-7 overall, 2-4 American Rivers) knocked down nine 3-point buckets in the first half including three from guard Abby Johnson (junior, Ankeny), who delivered a game-high 19 points, […]
Robert William Current August 28, 1937 – January 9, 2024 Indianola, Iowa | Age 86 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Bob Current, 86, of Indianola, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2023, at SE Iowa Regional Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa. Robert William Current, son of Ervy Cleo and Miriam (Harrison) Current, was […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to two fuel marketers that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to promote and sell renewable fuels within Iowa. Secretary Naig presented the ethanol marketing award to Hy-Vee and the biodiesel marketing award […]
Average land values in Iowa rose 3.7% nominally, 0.5% after adjusting for inflation AMES, Iowa – Iowa’s farmland values rose again, albeit at a slower pace than the last two years. The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that farmland values increased 3.7% or $424, to $11,835 per acre. The modest increase this […]
Gov. Reynolds delivers 2024 Condition of State Address DES MOINES – Tonight, Gov. Reynolds delivered her 2023 Condition of the State Address. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Condition of the State Address Governor Kim Reynolds January 9, 2024 Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my […]
Sharon Griffiths November 25, 1950 – January 8, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 73 Sharon Griffiths, 73, of Oskaloosa passed away at her home on January 8, 2023. She was born November 25, 1950, the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Pickerel) Elmore. She graduated from Pekin High School with the class of 1969. She then […]
January 8, 2024 Oskaloosa Police Department News Release On January 5, 2024, at around 6:47 a.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of Mabel St. in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. When officers arrived, the victim advised that his truck had been broken into and that his handgun was also stolen. On […]
The Oskaloosa Wrestling Team competed in New Sharon on Saturday. Ty Lorentzen and Kaiden Parker were both champions in their weight division. Parker Jordan finished in 2nd place and Brock Beerbower finished in 3rd place. For the girls Aleigha Sheets finished in 2nd place. Jaylynn Kerr finished in 3rd place. The Indians will travel to […]
(DES MOINES, Iowa) — Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) delivered opening remarks to the Iowa House of Representatives today. The following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: “Ladies and Gentlemen of the Iowa House. Welcome back to the chamber for the 2024 Legislative Session. Thank you for continuing to trust me […]
