Oskaloosa, Iowa – Just wanted to pass along a little note to say that there won’t be any fresh content posted over the long weekend. We will of course still be covering events and visiting with you all. My hope over the weekend is to put my new desk into my office and spend some […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – “It’s a 100 degrees. That means this is a warm gathering spot and that’s why we’re here.” says Oskaloosa Library Director Wanda Gardner on this unusually hot September afternoon. With shovels in hand, Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt and Library Board President Michael L. Sytsma each took a ceremonial first dig into the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The work session, asked for by the landlords, was held Wednesday evening starting at 6:30 in the 3rd floor meeting room at the Oskaloosa Public Library. They, the landlords, have become increasingly concerned about a new set of codes that is being talked about for the City of Oskaloosa. Tensions started off […]
December 14, 1975 – September 01, 2011 Princeton, Missouri Visitation: 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 05, 2011 at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home, 103 NE Mill St., Leon, Iowa 50144 Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 06, 2011 at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In what can only be best described as breathtaking to see, the community of Oskaloosa came together and joined hands to pray for one of it’s own. Bob Morris lead the nearly 250 or more residents in prayer and then had the crowd move out to the perimeter of the square, join […]
As of January 1, 2008, Iowa law allows you to register to vote on Election Day at the polling place for the precinct you currently live in. After showing proper identification you may register and vote at the precinct the same day. If you register to vote on Election Day, you will be required to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When you first rolled up to the airport, the old bi-planes jumped out and grabbed your attention. The Boeing Stearman aircraft sat patiently waiting for their next passengers. Two biplanes of Ageless Aviation Dreams sat ready. Pilot of the day, Darryl Fisher, talked about what drives him to share his planes with […]
PELLA — The MidWestOne Foundation presented the first portion of a $10,000 grant to Dr. Russ Benedict, associate professor of biology at Central College, on Aug. 30 at the college’s Carlson-Kuyper Field Station. The award, to be received in four equal payments over four years, provides funding for the Prairies for Agriculture project. Joining Benedict […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It what could best be described as a light turnout to Smokey Row last night, residents came out to hear from the Oskaloosa School Board candidates. Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt brought the meeting forward and made the proper introductions, and then the group settled down for a group of 3 questions that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the start of a new school year, and summer vacation coming to an end, a local church re-formed its youth group for the start of the new year. Over 80 students made an evening out of the carnival type atmosphere that included a dunk tank, laser tag, games, lots of food, […]
