By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig With the most productive farmers and farmland in the world, Iowa is blessed to grow and raise significantly more than the 3 million people of our state can consume. Therefore, we have both the opportunity and the responsibility to help provide for consumers all over the planet. And […]
George “Dick” Wiedmann January 30, 1939 – March 6, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 84 George Richard “Dick” Wiedmann, age 84, of Oskaloosa, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Dick was born on January 30, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George William and […]
Fort Dodge, IA – Timely hitting and effective pitching led Indian Hills Baseball to an afternoon sweep of Iowa Central Community College on Sunday afternoon. The Warriors shut out the Tritons 2-0 in the opener before taking the second half of the twinbill 5-4. Originally scheduled to be played at Pat Daugherty Field in Centerville, […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom The eleventh week of the legislative session focused on floor debate before another major legislative deadline next week. One bill debated this week was Senate File 547, known as the “hands free” bill. This bill is designed to keep Iowa roads safer from the dangers of cell phone usage while driving. […]
Marilyn Wood August 15, 1939 – March 23, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 83 Marilyn Wood, 83, of Oskaloosa, Iowa passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at MercyOne West Des Moines Hospital surrounded by family. Marilyn Lewis Wood, the daughter of Paul and Eilleen Junkins Lewis, was born on August 15, 1939, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. […]
Nick Coon February 9, 2001 – March 23, 2023 Cedar Falls (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 22 Our SUPERHERO was born on February 9th, 2001, in Des Moines Iowa. Heaven is a little sweeter now as he walked into his Heavenly Father’s arms on March 23, 2023. He knew his home was in Heaven. He so […]
Donald G. Veldhuizen March 25, 1940 – March 23, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 82 Donald Gene Veldhuizen, 82, of Oskaloosa died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Oskaloosa Care Center. He was born March 25, 1940, to Jay and Nellie (Sterk) Veldhuizen at their home just outside Kirkville, Iowa. The family also lived in “the […]
Carol Gleason March 6, 1945 – March 23, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 78 Carol Gleason, 78, of Oskaloosa, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home in Oskaloosa. Carol Ann Gleason, daughter of Maurice and Geraldine (Cook) Crist, was born March 6, 1945, in Fairfield, Iowa. carol was a 1963 graduate of Fairfield […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be sharing information on Companion Planting on Thursday, April 13, beginning at 12 pm (Noon). Gardeners for ages have documented which plants seem to grow well together. Come and join the conversation of which plants enhance the growth and productivity of each other. The event is free and open to […]
Walter Lewis Brown August 28, 1921 – March 22, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 101 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Walter Brown, 101, of Oskaloosa, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Oskaloosa Care Center. Walter Lewis Brown was born in Oskaloosa on August 28, 1921, to David Jay and Gladys Marie […]
