by Holly Allen Following the departure of library director Adam Doolittle over the summer, board members at the Delaware Township Library have decided to take the position in a different direction, dividing…
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…
Reeves sisters prepare for fair week
Sisters Makena Reeves and Danielle Reeves have prepared all year for County 4-H Fair week.
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…
Sheriff reaches milestone,
recalls those first years
Sheriff Jeff Herrig cited for 40 years employment with the county. by Clarke Davis Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig’s first job in law enforcement was in lake patrol at Perry Lake in…
Kiwanis main goal is giving back
Photos submittedKiwanis members and volunteers serve the annual Patriots Day parade meal. Shown above are Tim Farris, AnnaMarie Rainey, Sandy Walbridge, Jillian Holwick, Corissa Bandel, and Judd Holwick.