ORLANDO, FLA.—Ending an 18-day layoff by taking on the top-ranked team in the NCAA Division III was not a recipe for success for the Central College women’s basketball team Saturday. Competing in the Hope College RDV Orlando Tournament, the Dutch (2-6) were overwhelmed by No. 1 Hope College (Mich.) 98-42. It was Central’s most lopsided […]
Karen Johnson June 10, 1954 – December 28, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 67 Karen Johnson, 67, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the MHP Hospital Emergency Room. She was born June 10, 1954, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Darlene Newell Hunt. Karen grew up in Lacey and graduated from […]
Mesa, AZ – No. 8 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball’s upset bid against No. 1 ranked Salt Lake Community College (UT) came up just short Tuesday night at the Fiesta Bowl Junior College Shootout. The Warriors fell to the Bruins 76-73 at Theo Heap Gymnasium. A double-digit first half lead disappeared early in the second half, […]
PELLA—Central College’s record-setting football team captured nine NCAA Division III football statistical titles according to final numbers released following the completion of the season with the Dec. 17 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl. Not surprisingly, it was Gagliardi Trophy-winning quarterback Blaine Hawkins (5th-year, Ankeny) and the high-octane Dutch offense setting the pace. Central topped Division III […]
Thelma Greenhalgh January 17, 1922 – December 27, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 99 years, 11 months, 10 days Thelma Ailene Boles Greenhalgh, age 99, of Oskaloosa, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa. Thelma was born on January 17, 1922, in Beacon, Iowa, to Frank E. and Mable (Okey) Boles. […]
Beverly J. Beadle January 10, 1943 – December 27, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 78 Beverly J. Beadle, 78, of Oskaloosa, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. She was born on January 10, 1943, the daughter of Bill and Ruth Russell. Beverly attended country schools until moving to town […]
Randy Davis February 20, 1953 – December 26, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 68 Randall W. “Randy” Davis, 68, of Oskaloosa, passed away on December 26, 2021, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa surrounded by his family. He was born on February 20, 1953, the son of Roland W. and Alberta (Corporan) Davis in Grinnell, […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska student Shane Haage hopes he can make a difference in breeding chickens. However, not just any chickens, he wishes to help a rare breed become recognized by the American Poultry Association. Haage received a $1,000 FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grant by Farm Credit. Haage is a member of the […]
Donald H. King June 6, 1951 – December 25, 2021 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 70 Donald King, 70, of Eddyville, passed away on December 25, 2021, at his home in Eddyville. Don was born on June 6, 1951, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Cecil B. and Loryne M. (Coop) King. Don attended the Ottumwa […]
Patricia “Patty” Claire McGee November 10, 1932 – December 25, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 89 Patricia “Patty” Claire McGee, age 89, of Albia, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Patty was born on November 10, 1932, at home on the family farm near Melrose, to William […]
