We have a new column starting in both newspapers this week. “The Vine” is written by Oskaloosa resident Brittany Pennel, an author and mother of five. She writes about faith, family, and…
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BOCC to meet early Aug. 1
The Aug. 1 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is technically scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. that day when the commissioners travel from the Information Technology Building in…
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Jefferson County BOCC to meet in IT Building July 25
by Rick Nichols The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will be meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, July 25 at the Information Technology Building in downtown Oskaloosa. When the board met July…
Walbridge after Luck’s spot on the BOCC
By Rick Nichols
Doug Walbridge, a resident of the McLouth area, is one of three declared candidates for the position of Jefferson County Commissioner for the First District, which takes in Rural Township, Sarcoxie Township, Union Township, Oskaloosa Township, and the eastern part of Fairview Township, the township split in two by Perry Lake.
4-H family to welcome Japanese exchange student
Photo by Holly Allen – The Malone family (Nora, 9, Macy, 12, dad John, Megan, 14, puppy Lou, and mom Cindy) are preparing for the arrival July 24 of an exchange student…
Abortion center stage as voters head for polls in August
Photo by Clarke Davis – A constitutional amendment question concerning abortion will go to the voters in Kansas Aug. 2. One does not have to participate in the party primaries to vote…
Newell hopes to replace Luck as commissioner
Photo by Rick Nichols – Ken Newell of Oskaloosa is seeking the Republican nomination for the First District seat. by Rick Nichols Oskaloosa’s Ken Newell, a Republican, is one of three declared…
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