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Update: Death Investigation Underway in Oskaloosa

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Update: This article has been updated to reflect information provided during a news conference with the Oskaloosa Police Department at 11:30 AM on Friday, March 2.

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – An investigation is underway after a man died last night following a stabbing incident in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa Police Chief Jake McGee, along with Iowa DCI investigator Mike Motsinger, have confirmed the death of William Penn University student Marquis Todd. Officials said during a news conference that Todd was stabbed after a minor vehicular accident on North 3rd Street in Oskaloosa on Thursday night. Todd’s friends then took him to the Jiffy gas station in Oskaloosa. No one has been taken into custody yet and the investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement did not provide any names of persons of interest during the time of the news conference.

University officials confirmed the death of Todd via a letter signed by University President John Ottosson, which was published by KCCI:

Dear Penn Family,

I write this note with a heavy heart. Last night, there was an incident in town that led to the death of a member of one of our family, student Marquis Todd. Details of the incident are still unfolding and under investigation. It is known that the other individuals in this incident were not affiliated with the University.

The University is cooperating fully with the Oskaloosa Police Department with their investigation and in turn, the OPD is keeping the University apprised of the situation as details unfold.

William Penn University Counseling Services, Campus Ministry, and Crisis Intervention Services will be on campus today and will be available to students, faculty, and staff. For more information regarding these resources, please contact Tyne Smith at smitht@wmpenn.edu or 641-673-1703. Her office of located on the main floor of the Dana M. Atkins Memorial Union. To contact Campus Ministry for support, please call Ron Bryan at 641-660-9717.

Sincerely,
John Ottosson
President
William Penn University

The Iowa DCI is assisting the Oskaloosa Police Department in the investigation.

–By Hailey Brown & Emery Songer, KBOE/KMZN

Oskaloosa Police Chief Jake McGee and DCI investigator Mike Motsinger hold a press conference on March 2, 2018. Photo by Emery Songer.

Magistrate Thompson Resigns, Crookham-Johnson Tapped to Fill Role

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(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – Last Friday, the Mahaska County Magistrate Appointing Commission met and appointed Diane Crookham-Johnson to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Magistrate Amber Thompson. According to a news release sent by the 8th Judicial District Court Administration, this appointment goes into effect March 9.

Crookham-Johnson will continue to maintain a law practice in Oskaloosa focused on family and juvenile law. However, the news release does not disclose information about Magistrate Thompson’s resignation.

A fourth-generation attorney in Mahaska County, Crookham-Johnson is quoted in the news release saying, “I look forward to serving the community in this new role.”

Crookham-Johnson graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1988. After a twenty-year career in manufacturing, she returned to school and earned her law degree from Drake University School of Law in 2010.

This information was provided in a news release sent by Cathy Reck, Administrative Secretary of the 8th Judicial District Court Administration.

Early Out on Tuesday for State Basketball

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The Oskaloosa Community School District will be dismissing 2 hours early on Tuesday, March 6. The Oskaloosa Indian Boys Basketball team will be participating in the Boys State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa.

This early dismissal will allow parents, students, and fans an opportunity to attend the game and support our student-athletes. For more news, sports, and live action coverage, visit www.nocoastnetwork.com.

Pre-sale tickets to the event have sold out, but Wells Fargo Arena will have some tickets for sale at the game. Otherwise, tune into our sister-station KMZN for coverage.

Go, Indians! #NoCoastSports #OskaloosaIndians #StateBasketball

Joseph Hall’s Elvis: Rock ‘n’ Remember

Elvis is in the building at the George Daily Auditorium on Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 PM! Joseph Hall has the look, the voice, the charm, and the moves to take us back to a time when fans fell in love with the high spirited Elvis Presley. His show will take you through a journey of Elvis hits from rock ‘n’ roll, country, pop, rhythm and blues, and gospel. Joseph Hall has been officially recognized as one of the top tribute artists in the world and was a finalist on America’s Got Talent. Sponsored by C.L. Barnhouse.

Pancakes Taste Better Than Clay Targets

The Oskaloosa Shooting Team is looking for some hungry mouths to feed with their Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 7:00-11:00 AM at the Central United Methodist Church, located at 201 North Market Street in Oskaloosa. Additionally, they will also be accepting refundable bottles and cans.

For more information, contact Teresa Carmichael DVM at 641-660-1532 or email tacdvm@aol.com.

‘Tootsie Roll Drive’ Helps Local Organization

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Submitted Photo: Jack Cavanaugh, Randy Adams, David Blong, Randy Schultz, and Father Felix of the Chariton Knights of Columbus present the donation to Kim Fletcher, Jenny Hoover, and Cheryl Plank from Tenco.

(CHARITON, Iowa) – Perhaps you’ve seen local Knights of Columbus members outside retail stores, handing out large-size Tootsie Rolls featuring the organization’s logo and seeking donations. Or maybe you recently picked up a Tootsie Roll from Second Time Around Store, a subsidiary of Tenco Industries, located in Chariton.

The annual “Tootsie Roll Drive” is a nationwide effort made by the Knights of Columbus Organization. The goal is to raise money for those with intellectual and/or physical disabilities (as well as the Special Olympics) and donations go to local groups that assist those persons.

“Those who donate to the cause are given a [T]ootsie [R]oll as a ‘thank you’,” reads a news release sent by Tenco Industries. “[Ninety percent] of all funds raised stay in the area. The other [ten percent] is sent to the corporate office to be distributed to areas that don’t have a Knight of Columbus.”

As a result, Tenco Industries was given $500 from the Knights. The goal of the donation is to help Tenco continue it’s mission to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to develop and maintain independence in all areas of life. Tenco currently has offices in seven counties, two hydroponic greenhouses, and two thrift stores. Tenco locations include: Ottumwa, Fairfield, Knoxville, Keosauqua, Oskaloosa, Centerville, Chariton.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Why Did Keith Urban Record ‘Female’?

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Keith Urban has another Top Ten hit with “Female” and he says he knew it was going to be a special tune.

Urban says the song “spoke to me,” and he had quite a reaction the first time he sang it in the studio. He notes, “as I was singing it, I thought I feel like I’ve known this song my whole life.”

He adds, “I didn’t record it for any other reason than it was a heart reaction that I had to it.”

Click here for the official audio on YouTube.

Source: Keith Urban

Oskaloosa Public Library Board Meeting

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 4:00 PM. If you require special accommodations, please contact the City Manager’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at (641) 673-9431. The board will meet in the 3rd floor of the library in Meeting Room C.

Mahaska County Wind Farm Now Complete

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(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) — MidAmerican Energy Company has announced that it has completed two new wind farms in Iowa that add 338 megawatts of wind generation capacity, with one of those farms located in Mahaska County.

According to a news release sent by MidAmerican, the Beaver Creek Wind Farm in Boone and Greene Counties as well as the Prairie Wind Farm in Mahaska County are now in operation. The 168-megawatt Prairie Wind Farm began generating electricity in the Fall 2017, with the final four megawatts put into service Jan. 2018.

Construction started in the spring of 2017, following approval by the Iowa Utilities Board in 2016.

“We’re committed to providing reliable service and outstanding value to our customers, and wind energy accomplishes both,” says Mike Fehr, vice president of resource development at MidAmerican Energy. “Wind energy is good for our customers, and it’s an abundant, renewable resource that also energizes the economy.”

The release states that MidAmerican Energy anticipates that renewable generation will equate to more than 90{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of its customers’ annual retail electricity usage by 2020.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Good News Chapel Soup Supper

The Teens of the Good News Chapel in Oskaloosa are sponsoring a Soup Supper on Friday, March 2. They will be serving various soups, hot-dogs, sloppy joes, pies and drinks from 4:30 – 6:30 P.M. Free will offering.

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