Eddyville Dunes Sand Prairie in Mahaska County is one of the 99 county parks featured in a new effort by the state of Iowa to encourage residents and visitors alike to explore Iowa’s outdoors. The “99 Counties, 99 Parks” initiative highlights the wide array of recreational activities the state has to offer within its county […]
Centerville, IA – The two-time defending Junior College National Championship Indian Hills Women’s Wrestling team will be recognized with an official ring ceremony during the team’s first home dual of the year on Tuesday, November 8. The official ring ceremony will be a part of a historic night for the Indian Hills wrestling program. For […]
Norma “Jean” Rice September 30, 1936 – November 3, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 86 Norma “Jean” Rice, age 86, of Oskaloosa, died on November 3, 2022, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was born on Wednesday, September 30, 1936, in Mahaska County, Iowa, the daughter of Roland George and Eva […]
Gregory Six May 17, 1977 – November 3, 2022 Cedar, Iowa | Age 45 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Greg Six, 45, of Cedar, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Mahaska Health Hospital. Gregory Earl Six, son of Paul E. and Karen M. (Krusemark) Six, was born on May 17, […]
Scott Charles Johnson November 18, 1975 – November 3, 2022 Des Moines, Iowa | Age 46 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Scott Johnson, 46 of Des Moines died at his home on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Scott Charles Johnson, son of Charles and Pat Johnson, was born November 18th, 1975 in Grinnell. […]
OSKALOOSA – After a long absence, Free Clinics of Iowa is partnering with Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County to bring back clinical offerings to families free of charge. Mahaska Health and Mahaska Drug are community partners with Love INC to help provide services. The clinic, held once a month, will be […]
Robert M. Collison March 19, 1917 – October 28, 1996 The United States Navy – Marines Corp Lieutenant Bob Collison was a long-time physician and surgeon in Oskaloosa. He was born in 1917 on a farm near Arcadia, Iowa. He earned a degree in animal science at Iowa State and farmed with his brothers before […]
Leading into Veterans Day, the Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band will perform a free concert at the George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6 PM. TheJazzAmbassadorsistheofficialtouringbigbandoftheUnitedStatesArmy.Formedin1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz. Concerts by […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be sharing Fifteen Garden Tasks to Complete the Year at a program to be held Tuesday, November 15, beginning at 7 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend, but appreciated. Inclement weather will postpone the event. If in doubt, please call […]
PELLA — A roster deep with experienced wrestlers at nearly every weight class has spirits high in the Central College wrestling room this season. Of the 49 wrestlers on the Dutch roster this fall, 18 of them are returning letterwinners. Seven of those 18 are returning starters from last year’s squad that was 12-4 in […]
