Photo by Bridget WeishaarWeston LaBonte, PLMS, was the winner of the county spelling bee. June Klenk, JWMS, was the runner-up. by Bridget WeishaarThirteen rounds was all it took to crown a county…
Category: The Independent
CoCo’s Coffee and Cafe set to open March 1
Cory Sullivan stands behind the counter at CoCo’s Coffee and Cafe opening March 1. by Bridget Weishaar Cory Sullivan of McLouth has spent the last 21 years of her life serving hundreds…
Greenhouse brings couple back to Jefferson County roots
Brandon and Amanda Woestman, along with son Arlo, stand among the plant starts inside one of the greenhouses at Stonehouse Gardens. The couple purchased the property in October 2023.
“Anomalies in structural integrity” causes two-month delay at Delaware River Bridge
Deputy Secretary of Transportation Greg Scheiber explains the delay in the project to a frustrated crowd. by Holly Allen More than 90 residents and county officials gathered at the Perry American Legion…
Dig’n Deep to make appearance at Kansas Summer Nationals
Chad Mowery and Dig’n Deep will make an appearance at the Kansas Summer Nationals this weekend at the Threshing Bee grounds in McLouth. By Bridget Weishaar Dig’n Deep, a 666 Farmall International…
From behind the scenes to the front page: Newspaper couple honored at 4-H parade
by Holly Ann Abel After over 50 years of delivering the news to their community, a newspaper couple is being recognized for their dedication. Clarke and Marveta Davis, who have been churning…
Brother, sister duo prepare for upcoming county fair week
Sara and Thomas Leitner, rural Oskaloosa, showcase their County 4-H Fair projects.
Tread Rite alignment shop opens its doors southwest of Oskaloosa
Robert and Jenna Wagler are the owners of Tread Rite Steering and Brake rural Oskaloosa. The business officially opened May 1. by Bridget Weishaar Just off a quiet gravel road southwest of…
Catholic priest says good-bye to Jefferson
County parishes, returns home to India
Father Lazara Carasala sits in his chair at St. Joseph’s parish in Nortonville.
Community to celebrate
health clinic’s 45th year
Dr. James Rider by Clarke Davis The 45th anniversary of the Valley Falls Medical Clinic will be celebrated with a public event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8. The…