Oskaloosa, IA – City Carrier Jeff Miller was finishing up a loop when he heard a faint call of “Mailman!” Unsure where it was coming from, he looked around and realized it was from behind a nearby home. There, he found an elderly woman lying in the backyard. When Jeff asked what was wrong, she […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 31, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Story by Lt. Kathryn Cole Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 32 GROTON, Connecticut – Cmdr. Gregory Coy turned over command of the nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797) to Cmdr. Kyle Haubold in a traditional change-of-command ceremony held Friday, Aug. 28, aboard the Historic Ship Nautilus at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut. […]
Henry Osterloh July 9, 1940 – August 31, 2026 Norfolk, Iowa | Age 86 Henry John Osterloh, 86, died August 31, 2026. Henry was born July 9, 1940, to Nellie F. Osterloh and John Henry Osterloh. He lived along the river in Norfolk. Known by his friends and family as Hank or Willie and his […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After 37 years in the classroom, Juston Lamb thought his days as a full-time agriculture educator were behind him. Then Oskaloosa called. Lamb will be Oskaloosa High School’s new agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for the beginning of this year. Pending school board approval. He had retired from a career that included […]
August 30, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – Three second-half goals propelled No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Soccer to its first signature victory of the 2026 campaign as the Warriors toppled No. 4 ranked Mohave College (AZ) 3-1 on the final day of the IHCC Classic Sunday. The Warriors improve to 2-0-2 on the year. […]
Josh Schneiderman Wins First Ever at Knoxville in 360’s; Tasker Phillips Edges Higday for Second Driver Title in a Row, JJ Hickle is Owner Champion Matthew Stelzer Wins in Pro Sprints; J Kinder is Champion by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 29, 2026) – Another evening of great racing capped off an exciting year at […]
August 29, 2026 Brenham, TX – No. 15 Indian Hills Volleyball put together an impressive showing on the final day of the Kruse Kickoff Classic in Brenham, TX on Saturday, splitting a pair of matches. The Warriors dropped a five-set thriller to No. 2 nationally ranked Florida SouthWestern State College before sweeping Panola College (TX) […]
August 29, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – Behind a stellar defensive performance paired with an offensive outburst, the No. 11 Indian Hills Women’s Soccer squad rolled past No. 15 Snow College (UT) on day three of the IHCC Classic on Saturday. The Warriors move to 2-0-1 on the year. Indian Hills has now earned a result […]
Betty Joan Veldhuizen January 23, 1941 – August 27, 2026 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 85 Betty Joan (Synhorst) Veldhuizen, 85, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the MHP Emergency Room in Oskaloosa. Betty was born on January 23, 1941, at Mahaska County Hospital to Anthony and Elizabeth Schimmel Synhorst. Betty attended Pleasant Ridge […]
