Pella, Iowa – Blake Mattingly Van Vark, 16, of Pella, was killed last night when the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee he was driving was involved in a two vehicle accident. The accident happened about 1/2 mile west of Adams Ave on Vermeer Road at 6:46 pm (In front of plants 5 and 6). According to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The First Annual Osky Winter Open – Mini-Putt Fore the YMCA was a successful event for the community. An average of over 175 people a day played the course. “It was great to see all the families come out and enjoy some friendly competition,” said Linda Crookham-Hansen, Event Chair. “There were many […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Winter has rushed back into the area today. The National Weather Service has called for accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and winds between 9 and 14 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Then, in the evening, a freezing rain and mist settled into the area causing treacherous travel. As a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – One of the coldest days of the winter didn’t hurt attendance at Saturday’s Eggs and Issues. Four state-elected officials were on hand to answer questions from residents about pieces of legislation that are working their way out of the state house. “Things are starting to pick up legislatively”, Tom Rielly (D- Oskaloosa) […]
Bussey, Iowa – The quiet of a Sunday afternoon was broken by a fire alarm that rang out at the Twin Cedars Bus Barn. Don Haines, Assistant Fire Chief for Bussey, said that a school employee was working on a Twin Cedars school van and was removing the gas tank when, “He spewed gas out […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Every second Saturday, area residents wake up, rub their eyes and make their way to Smokey Row for that morning cup of coffee and a group conversation with their representatives from the Iowa state house. Wednesdays have been a travel day for us, as we take off to the capitol to do […]
Sigourney, Iowa – This first part of this is the press release from the Washington County Attorney’s Office, and near the end of this article is a statement by Sheriff Shipley in this matter. Washington County – On July 27, 2011 at approximately 7:58 p.m., Keokuk County Sheriff Jeffrey Earl Shipley, 46 of rural What […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health reports increased flu activity. “The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) conducts statewide monitoring of flu cases and they have noticed an increase after a slow start to the season,” MHP Public Health Coordinator Patty Malloy, RN, said. According to Malloy, the flu season usually peaks in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Lots of yellow shirts looked much like worker bees from the 2nd floor of the PAC Thursday morning as volunteers prepared for a morning of activities. Penn University students volunteered to run each event and worked as team leaders. William Penn Men’s Basketball Player Ross Howe was on hand to help out […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Cheering crowds and anxious onlookers are a more common sight this time of year, but it’s usually associated with basketball; not football. But all of that is about to change when the Iowa Barnstormers come to town. The coaches and staff were in Osky Thursday in preparation for the teams arrival in […]
