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 […]
NEW SHARON – It was a competitive day at the North Mahaska wrestling invitational Saturday with North Mahaska tying Oskaloosa for third place in the team race. Solon topped the field with 230 points followed by Grinnell with 169. Oskaloosa and North Mahaska each had 140 and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont was fifth with 134.5 in the 13-team […]
Jeanette L. Farmer January 3, 1937 – January 4, 2024 Delta, Iowa | Age 87 Jeanette L. Farmer, age 87, of rural Delta, Iowa, passed away on January 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones under hospice care. Jeanette was born on January 3, 1937, in Sigourney, Iowa the daughter of Leslie […]
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Thursday, January 4, and remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in support of students, families, teachers and staff at Perry High School and the Perry community. “Our hearts are heavy today, and our […]
PELLA — The third regular season edition of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III rankings was released last Wednesday and the Central College men’s wrestling team moved up to No. 16 in the Dual Team Rankings. The Tournament Team Rankings were also released on Friday and Central shares the No. 21 spot with two […]
