OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Schools is appointing Brett Doud as the new Director of Human Performance. Doud holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Central College and a master’s degree in education from Morningside College. With 16 years of service in the Oskaloosa Schools, Doud is an integral part of the educational community, focusing […]
Michael Curley January 29, 1950 – January 16, 2024 Oskaloosa , Iowa | Age 73 Michael Curley, 73, of Oskaloosa, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home in Oskaloosa. Michael James Curley, son of Donald Elston and Helen Mary (Ashley) Curley, was born on January 29, 1950, in Martinez, California. Michael spent his […]
Georgia Binns December 6, 1959 – January 16, 2024 Des Moines (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 64 Georgia Binns, 64, of Des Moines and formerly Oskaloosa, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Georgia Ann Binns, daughter of Roy and Martina Marie (Beals) Timson was born December 6, 1959, […]
Betty Ann Miller January 13, 1944 – January 16, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 80 Betty Ann Miller, age 80, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Mahaska County Hospital. She was born on January 13, 1944, in Winona, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Rockwell) Olson. She attended […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – Mahaska Health is proud to announce that esteemed Cardiologist Dr. Pargulski will be joining its expanding cardiology team. He is now welcoming new patients. Dr. John Pargulski brings over 20 years of cardiology experience to serve as Mahaska Health’s leading expert in non-invasive cardiology care. As a patient-focused specialist, he commits to […]
PELLA-Central College center Joshua Van Gorp (senior, Pella, Pella Christian HS) is included on the Bevo Francis Top 100 Watch List as the small-college men’s basketball player of the year. The Clarence “Bevo” Francis Award is in its eighth year of being presented annually to the top player from among the NCAA Division II, Division […]
Dr. Deborah Nielsen-DeJong, MD, has been providing compassionate care at Mahaska Health for over 20 years. Mahaska Health is honored to recognize Dr. DeJong’s longstanding service and care to the community. As a proud Oskaloosa resident, Dr. DeJong began her role at Mahaska Health with a passion for serving her local community. Her commitment to […]
PELLA-After dropping four straight games, the Central College men’s basketball team righted the ship by beating a nationally ranked University of Dubuque squad Sunday afternoon 85-75. Central (10-6 overall, 4-3 American Rivers) got the best of Dubuque (13-2 overall, 5-2 conference), who is ranked No. 18 in the D3hoops.com Top 25, “It was a really […]
PELLA-A big third quarter gave the Central College women’s basketball team a chance, but the University of Dubuque squeaked by the Dutch 53-52 Sunday afternoon. After a Spartan (10-6 overall, 4-3 American Rivers Conference) fast break layup put Central (8-8, 2-5 conference) in a 33-24 hole with 7 minutes and 24 seconds left to play […]
Latosha Pace December 31, 1990 – January 12, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 33 Latosha Pace, 33, of Oskaloosa passed away on Friday, January 12th, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 31, 1990, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Latosha was the daughter of Brian and Penny (Jones) Raymie. She attended Oskaloosa Schools. Tosha was […]
