PELLA- A fast start launched the Central College men’s basketball team to a 63-56 win Sunday over Marian University (Wis.) in the title game at the NBC Tip Off Classic hosted by the University of Wisconsin – Superior. Anthony Gott (sophomore, Davenport, North Scott HS) started the scoring for Central with a tip-in layup at […]
Malinda Jean De Wit March 30, 1948 – November 10, 2025 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 77 Malinda Jean De Wit, 77, of Eddyville, passed away peacefully, on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at MHP Serenity Hospice House. She was born at home on March 30, 1948, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students entered a completely transformed strength and conditioning room this week. The new space features updated equipment, enhanced safety features, and a fresh energy that students and coaches say will have a powerful impact on performance, motivation, and culture. Strength and conditioning coach Brett Doud said the work on […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa — This morning, the Oskaloosa Police Department and regional partners responded to a report of a suspicious substance at the Midwest One Motor Bank located at 222 1st Ave E. Out of an abundance of caution, the area was secured, and a hazardous-materials response was requested. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 6, 2025 — Oskaloosa Main Street has been awarded a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Main Street Iowa to support The Foundry Market project at 121 North Market Street in downtown Oskaloosa. Led by Keven and Jenny Hempel, The Foundry Market project […]
Michael Jon Hick September 15, 2025 – November 4, 2025 Peoria, Iowa | Age 1 month 2 weeks 6 days Michael Jon Hick, infant son of Brayden Hick and Lacey Van Vark went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on September 15, 2025, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. […]
IA Blue Star Mothers: MOMS ON A MISSION 2,700 Care Packages Ship This Week to Iowa Service Members Worldwide For the past 11 months, the Iowa Blue Star Mothers have been MOMS ON A MISSION—planning, organizing, gathering donations, coordinating volunteers, and raising $80,450 in shipping costs with military-like precision. This week, their efforts culminate as […]
Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House is honored to announce the addition of physician Nickolas DeMark, DO, to the Hospice and Palliative Care team. A board-certified and fellowship-trained physician, Dr. DeMark brings extensive experience and a commitment to patient-centered care to our community. He will be serving as the Palliative Care & Hospice Medical Director. Dr. […]
Melinda Williams December 18, 1956 – October 31, 2025 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 68 Melinda Williams, 68, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was born December 18, 1956, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Lowell and Edith Smith Myers. Melinda attended Oskaloosa Schools. On […]
Ronald Katko November 7, 1941 – October 30, 2025 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 83 Ronald David Katko, 83, of Eddyville, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, while under hospice care at his home in Eddyville. He was born November 7, 1941, in Oskaloosa, the son of John and Gladys Goschke Katko. Ron grew up in Eddyville […]
