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46 Projects in 32 States to Modernize Rail Across Rural & Urban Communities Will Enable Economic Growth WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced $7.2 million in rail infrastructure funding for Iowa. This funding is part of the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program. Nationally, the CRISI program awarded […]
Jun 3 2022 | Posted in
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Barbara Jean Hollinrake August 11, 1955 – June 1, 2022 Manchester (Weller), Iowa | Age 66 Barbara Jean Hollinrake, 66, of Manchester, Iowa, formerly of Weller, died unexpectedly June 1, 2022, following a recent diagnosis of cancer. Barb was born on August 11, 1955, to Joseph Michael and Jean Kathryn (Durbala) Hollinrake of Weller. Barb […]
Jun 2 2022 | Posted in
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by Jay Harms The Oskaloosa Indians split a pair of games with the Newton Cardinals at Jay Harms Field, winning the first game 4-1 and losing the nightcap 7-5. In game one, Faith DeRonde threw a 2 hitter to pick up her 1st win of the season. With the score tied 1-1 going into the […]
by William Gormally Game #1 Two Indians Pitchers Combine To Defeat Newton In Shutout Game The Indians defeated Newton 4-0 on Wednesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Carter Hoskinson struck out the side to finish off the game. Maddux Ashman led things off on the hill for Indians. The righthander went six […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s Morgan Hudson threw with relaxed ease Tuesday night as she no-hit and shutout Montezuma 1-0 in a South Iowa Cedar league softball contest. The only downside to the North Mahaska performance could be there inability to get runners home. The Warhawks left five runners on base including three stranded at […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, at 5 pm, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office and the Mahaska Health Ambulance Service were dispatched to the 3300 block of Highway 92 on a medical call. This location is where Highway 92 crosses the North Skunk River, and the bridge […]
Jun 2 2022 | Posted in
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Nellie “Lucille” Rardin November 1, 1928 – April 29, 2022 Dallas, Texas (Albia, IA) | Age 93 Nellie “Lucille” Rardin, age 93, of Dallas, TX, formerly of Albia, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, under hospice care at Accent Care in Dallas, TX. Lucille was born at home in Monroe County on November 1, […]
Jun 1 2022 | Posted in
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Paulene E. Selix October 10, 1930 – May 31, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 91 Paulene E. (George) Selix, age 91, of Albia, IA, met her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2022, at Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa. Paulene was born in Ottumwa on October 10, 1930, to Paul and Beulah (Frazier) George in […]
Jun 1 2022 | Posted in
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Rae “Razor” Van Roekel July 29, 1946 – May 31, 2022 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 75 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Rae “Razor” Van Roekel, 75, of Montezuma passed away Tuesday evening, May 31, 2022 at his home in Montezuma. Rae “Razor” Harris Van Roekel, the son of Harry and Maggie (Gezel) […]
Jun 1 2022 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (May 31, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. “Recent rainfall across the state has helped to push the crop along as farmers are approaching […]
Jun 1 2022 | Posted in
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