Are you a beginning gardener or a gardener who wants to learn more? The Mahaska County Master Gardeners hope to inspire you as they tell you about the annuals (plants which need planted each year) they grow on April 12 at 7 pm. This event will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office 212 […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent in January from the revised December rate of 3.9 percent. The state’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate in January increased to 4.0 percent. The total number of unemployed Iowans decreased to 62,700 in January, down […]
An Oskaloosa Main Street Press Release Amy is a lifelong Mahaska County resident and Oskaloosa graduate. Amy is excited to jump into her role as the Oskaloosa Main Street Director. Amy brings with her knowledge of the community, passion for teaching younger generations, organizing volunteers, and strong determination to make a positive impact on the […]
Myrta J. Fairchild February 24, 1929 – March 13, 2022 Ottumwa, Iowa | Age 93 Myrta J. Fairchild, age 93, of Ottumwa, IA, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at North Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa, IA. Myrta was born on February 24, 1929, in Belgrade, NE, to Harold and Laura (Pittenger) Harriger. Marta […]
Jeremy Diers June 16, 1982 – March 13, 2022 Sully (Ottumwa), Iowa | Age 39 Jeremy Diers, 39, of Sully and formerly of Ottumwa, passed away at his home in Sully on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Jeremy Allen Diers, son of Norman and Lynelle (Haden) Diers, was born June 16, 1982, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Jeremy […]
OSKALOOSA – The Stapps Building, located at 201 High Avenue East across from the Mahaska County Courthouse, has received a historical marker recognizing its 100-plus year history in Oskaloosa. Historical Building Marker Steering Committee Member Ann Brouwer said that due to COVID concerns, the unveiling ceremony for the historical marker can be viewed virtually on […]
The City of Oskaloosa is updating its 22-year-old Comprehensive Plan and is looking for community input. The Plan Osky Community Design Workshop will take place March 23-24, 2022 in Oskaloosa. Public open house times will be held Wednesday, March 23 from 11:30 AM TO 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM, and Thursday, March […]
AUBURNDALE, FLA. — The Central College baseball team was outslugged by Illinois Wesleyan University Sunday afternoon, falling 11-3 in the first game of its spring break trip to Florida. The Titans (4-5) pounded 16 hits compared to seven for the Dutch (1-2). “Their offense is elite,” coach Casey Klunder said. “They don’t strike out and […]
Cecelia “CeCe” Joyce Wilcoxson January 3, 1951 – March 11, 2022 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Age 71 Cecelia “CeCe” Joyce Wilcoxson, age 71, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, IA. CeCe was born on January 3, 1951, in Moline, IL. CeCe grew up […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom The next legislative deadline is quickly approaching, so most of the Senate’s ninth week was dedicated to floor debate. Senate File 2357 is a bill that requires every school board member to vote yay, nay, or abstain only if they have a conflict on all matters before their board. In some […]
