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Cynthia “Cyn” Dianne Shilling May 9, 1960 – February 14, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 61 Cynthia “Cyn” Dianne Shilling, age 61, of Albia, IA, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa. Cyn was born on May 9, 1960, in Ottumwa, to Ferrell and Mabel Olive (Pierson) […]
Feb 15 2022 | Posted in
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“The Oskaloosa High School Choirs would like to invite our community to our trimester end concert. All of the information you need is listed below” WHO – Oskaloosa High School Concert Choir and Chamber Choir WHAT – 2nd trimester concert WHERE – George Daily Auditorium. WHEN – Tuesday, February 22nd. The concert starts at 7pm. […]
Feb 15 2022 | Posted in
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Get your blindfolds ready for Blind Volleyball Tournament hosted by the Oskaloosa High School Student Council! Just kidding about the blindfolds. The tournament will be held on March 8th at 6pm in the large gym of the high school. The fee will be $30 per team, and each team will need to have at least […]

NEWS RELEASE (Boone) – Fareway Stores, Inc. and IAwrestle present the Dan Gable Ms. and Mr. Wrestler of the Year Awards in coordination with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA). Three finalists from each of the three state wrestling classes for the men and combined all classes for the women’s award, regardless of […]
Feb 15 2022 | Posted in
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PELLA—After a 10-year run that produced two NCAA Division III tourney appearances, Craig Douma said he will resign as Central College men’s basketball coach following the season. Douma piloted the Dutch to the 2013-14 Iowa Conference title and was named the conference coach of the year. His squads won league tournament crowns in 2014 and […]
Feb 15 2022 | Posted in
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Todd Mickles October 3, 1976 – February 13, 2022 Eldon, Iowa | Age 45 Todd Mickles, 45, of Eldon, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Lutheran Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Todd was born on October 3, 1976, in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Charles A. and Betty (Phillips) Mickles. Todd attended […]
Feb 14 2022 | Posted in
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Lois Tibbals March 12, 1936 – February 13, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 85 Lois Tibbals, age 85, of Albia, IA, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia. Lois was born on March 12, 1936, to A. Roy and Edith Sarah (Besco) Tibbals in Monroe County. Lois grew […]
Feb 14 2022 | Posted in
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PELLA, IA (02/14/2022) Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Restoring and Reconstructing Iowa’s Endangered Native Ecosystem at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge.” Refuge staff Scott Gilje, Karen Viste-Sparkman and Nancy Corona will lead the discussion Thursday, Feb. 24, in the Dave and Ardie Sutphen Common Room in the Graham Annex on Central’s campus. Lunch will […]
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Friday, February 25, 2022 1:00-2:00 pm Environmental Education Center Registration Required! On Friday, February 25th, the Mahaska County Conservation Board is offering a STEM Lab for Kids titled “Gravity Experiments” from 1:00-2:00 pm at the Environmental Education Center. This program will be a perfect activity for kids in the Oskaloosa and North Mahaska School Districts […]
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by Travis Wahlert The 8th grade boys played Oksy Christian last Tuesday. In the A game the boys found success early on the offensive side of the ball but lacked on effort on the defensive side. The second half the Osky boys played great on offense and defense and it really showed. Osky ended up […]