IGNITE Holds Easter Morning Sunrise Service at Forest Cemetery

Join IGNITE (the youth group) of Oskaloosa First Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, April 1 at 8:00 AM as they lead an Easter Sunrise Service in Forest Cemetery just north of the church. Park at the church, bring your lawn chairs and plan to join the service. There will be some space available to listen and participate from your vehicles if preferred. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following. Inclement weather will bring the service to the Fellowship Hall. The 9:30 AM service will be meeting in the church as usual. If you have any questions on IGNITE or the Easter service, call the church at 641.673.4272 or email firstcrcosky@mahaska.org.

Spring Sunglasses Trunk Show

Come out to Oskaloosa Vision Center for the Spring Sunglasses Trunk Show on Thursday, March 29 from 2 PM – 5 PM and browse all the beautiful sunglasses and pick out your favorites to get ready for Spring and Summer. Showcased lines will include: Smith, Jimmy Choo, Banana Republic, Chesterfield, Saks 5th Avenue, Liz Claiborne, and Polaroid.

Strong Bench Keys LSU Alexandria’s Semifinal Victory Over WPU

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Rick Watts

Story By Chad Waller | NAIA National Office

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – (Box Score) Powered by a game-ending 29-19 run, No. 4 seeded LSU Alexandria (La.) eliminated No. 1 William Penn (Iowa), 84-75, in the second semifinal of the 81st Annual NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship, Monday evening inside Municipal Auditorium. The Generals face tournament newcomer No. 5-seeded Graceland (Iowa) in the national championship title contest on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. CDT, broadcast live on ESPN3.

NOTES

LSU Alexandria improves to 29-7 and heads to its first-ever title contest on Tuesday
The Generals are playing in their fourth season of varsity competition
William Penn ends its season with a record of 30-5
This marks the first year since 1961 that a team from Louisiana played in the title game (Grambling)
The higher seeds are 15-15 through 30 games, while 24 games have been decided by 10 points or fewer including 14 by six points or less

Students Invited to Submit Artwork for ‘From the Farm to You’ Calendar

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Rick Watts

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged students from Iowa to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in the “From the Farm to You” calendar. The calendars are distributed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at the Iowa State Fair and include artwork that emphasizes the connection between the production of Iowa’s farmers and the products used by people every day.

“These calendars do a great job of showcasing Iowa agriculture to the visitors at our booths during the Iowa State Fair. The creativity and artistic ability of these students help educate fairgoers about where their food comes from,” Naig said.

Students of all ages are invited to submit artwork. Pictures should be drawn using only black lines on plain white paper, 8 ½ by 11 inches. The pictures should not be colored. They can be submitted to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Calendar Kids, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

Drawings must be received by May 1, 2018 to be considered.

Students whose artwork is selected to be in the calendar will be recognized during the Iowa State Fair. An electronic version of the current calendar can be seen at http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/press/pdfs/2017/FarmToYouCalendar2017.pdf.

National Agriculture Day Celebrates American Food and Fiber Production

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Rick Watts

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – March 20 is National Agriculture Day – a day designated each year by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) to celebrate the accomplishments of agriculture.

This year’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) theme, Agriculture: Food for Life, spotlights the hard work of American farmers, ranchers and foresters who diligently work to provide food, fiber and more to the United States and countries around the world. To ensure a prosperous future for American agriculture, FSA provides continuous support to agriculturalists across the country.

FSA is rural America’s engine for economic growth, job creation and development, offering local service to millions of rural producers. In fiscal year 2017, USDA Farm Loan programs provided $6 billion in support to producers across America, the second highest total in FSA history. FSA also distributed $1.6 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to over 375,000 Americans to improve water quality, reduce soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat.

For agricultural producers who suffered market downturns in 2016, USDA is issuing approximately $8 billion in payments under the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. USDA also continues to provide extensive assistance in response to natural disasters throughout the country, including last year’s hurricanes in Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, drought in the northern high plains, wildfires in the west and central plains, floods, tornados, freezes and other catastrophic weather events.

To support beginning farmers and ranchers, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signed a Memorandum of Understanding with officials from SCORE, the nation’s largest volunteer network of expert business mentors, to support new and beginning farmers. The agreement provides new help and resources for beginning ranchers, veterans, women, socially disadvantaged Americans and others, providing new tools to help them both grow and thrive in agribusiness.

For more information about FSA programs and services, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/.

Money Smart Kid Essay Contest Deadline Extended for Iowa

Posted on March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 by Rick Watts

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – The Iowa Money Smart Kid essay contest deadline has been extended. Iowa students now have until Friday, March 23, 2018, to enter the essay contest sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association.

Along with the extended deadline comes an increase in the number of awards offered. Five new awards have been added for contest runner-ups, so now the top ten finalists will be recognized. Award levels now include the following:

• $1,000 award to first-place winner (1 award)
• $500 award to four finalist (4 awards)
• $300 award for five runner ups (5 awards) – NEW!

Eligible students must be in grades 7-11 and can enter the contest by writing an essay addressing the following:

Please write a brief newspaper article describing the potential devastating effects of a natural disaster (fire, flood, hurricane, etc.) on a family’s financial situation. Please select only one type of natural disaster for the focus of your article. Be sure to include tips and resources for readers to help prepare them for a potential future unexpected crisis.

All essays must be 400 words or fewer and are due by March 23, 2018.

For more information and the Money Smart Kid application, visit https://iowajumpstart.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/msw-kid_iowa_2018-application.pdf or contact Lori Ristau at lristau@iowabankers.com.

About Money Smart Week
Money Smart Week Iowa 2018 is an economic outreach program from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Throughout Money Smart Week, community groups, financial institutions, government agencies, educational organizations and financial experts from across the state host dozens of free educational events to help Iowans of all ages learn to better manage their personal finances.

Family Fishing Day & Kids’ Fishing Derby

It’s an event of free fun for the whole family. The Family Fishing Day & Kids’ Fishing Derby will be Saturday, June 2 from noon – 3:00 PM at the Russell Wildlife Area. From 12:00 – 1:00 PM, there will be a campfire picnic lunch and from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, the fishing will ensue. If you come for the picnic, please bring your own drink and a side dish to share. The Mahaska County Conservation Board will provide the table service and hot dogs.

Moonlight Movie Night at Eveland Access Campgrounds

Want to do something fun with the whole family on Memorial Day weekend? Campers, campground visitors, and the public are welcome to come out and watch a FREE movie at the Eveland Access Campground on Saturday, May 26, beginning at dark (8:30 PM). Free popcorn available. Check the Mahaska Conservation Facebook Page to know which movie will be playing.

Christ in the Passover

What do the Jewish Passover and Jesus’ last supper have in common? Vladimir Mitnitsky, with Jews for Jesus, will answer that question as he presents, “Christ in the Passover” at the Omega Church, located at 203 Hope Street in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The presentation will be held on Monday, March 26 at 7:00 PM. You’ll gain wonderful insights on how the pieces of God’s plan of salvation fit together, and you’ll remember this visual display of the Passover pageantry for years to come. Join us for Christ in the Passover from Egypt to Calvary to what it means for us today. Although admission is free, you must call 641-676-0849 to reserve your spot. Questions? Contact Pastor Dave at 295-3588.

Oskaloosa Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder After Fatal Stabbing

Posted on March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 by Rick Watts

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – The stabbing death of William Penn University student Marquis Todd has been ruled a homicide, officials said during a press conference held on Wednesday, March 14.

Official autopsy results concluded Todd’s cause of death to be a stab wound to the chest. As a result of this ongoing investigation, Luke VanHemert, 23, of Oskaloosa, has been taken into custody “without incident,” according to Iowa DCI investigator Mike Motsinger, and charged with one count of Murder in the Second Degree. VanHemert is currently being held in the Mahaska County Jail with a cash only bond set at $500,000.

This ongoing investigation is being worked by the Oskaloosa Police Department, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

No further information has been released at this time.

-Photo provided by the Iowa DCI. To view a full video of the press conference held at 1:00 PM on March 14, click here. To view the full news release sent from the Iowa DCI, continue reading below.

DES MOINES, Iowa — On March 14, 2018, members of the Oskaloosa Police Department arrested Luke VanHemert, 23, of 603 North 3rd Street, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. VanHemert was charged with one count of Murder in the Second Degree. VanHemert is currently being held in the Mahaska County Jail. VanHemert was taken into custody without incident at his place of employment in Pella, Iowa. VanHemert is being held on $500,000 cash only.

The Office of the Iowa State Medical Examiner has ruled the cause of death as a stab wound of the chest and the manner of death a homicide.

This is an ongoing investigation being worked jointly by the Oskaloosa Police Department, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Previous Press Release from March 2, 2018:

At approximately 10:50 p.m., March 1, 2018, the Mahaska County Law Enforcement Center received a 911 call in reference to a fight that was occurring at 603 North 3rd Street in Oskaloosa. Upon arriving to the area, Oskaloosa Police Officers found a male needing medical attention at 315 A Avenue East at the Jiffy Mart gas station. The male, later identified as Marquis Todd, 22, of Woodridge, Illinois, was transported to the local hospital. Todd was treated for a stab wound and later died from the injury. Todd was attending college at William Penn University in Oskaloosa.

Todd has been transported to the Office of the State Medical Examiner located in Ankeny, Iowa. The autopsy has been scheduled for March 3, 2018.

Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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