Government

New approach to economic development outlined »

08:40 pm |

by Clarke Davis New approaches to economic development in Jefferson County are being considered and plans for a new and renamed Jefferson County Commerce Commission went before the county commissioners Monday for their consideration. Read more in The Vindicator Read more in The Oskaloosa Independent

May 21 2013 / Read More »

Commission reduces grader districts to 8 »

08:27 pm |

The Jefferson County commissioners officially reduced the number of road grader districts from nine to eight Monday with Chairman Richard Malm abstaining from the vote.

May 21 2013 / Read More »

Number of county-owned properties has doubled from last year’s tax sale »

03:51 pm |

Jefferson County Commissioners are getting more and more into a business they don’t want to be in. Real estate.

Aug 4 2012 / Read More »

Councilmen differ on how to move forward with City Hall in Oskaloosa »

03:45 pm |

All six members of the Oskaloosa City Council agree that a new City Hall is needed. However, there are differing opinions on how to get there.

Aug 4 2012 / Read More »
Local News

Festival Theme »

09:01 pm |

The 2013 Oskaloosa Old Settlers’ Festival theme is “Honoring Jefferson Countians of Past and Present.”

May 21 2013 / Read More »

Annual iris party delayed one week »

08:56 pm |

“We have a problem. The iris party is next week and we have no blooms yet!” Jim McGrath said.

May 21 2013 / Read More »

Nutrition, reading topics for summer program »

08:53 pm |

Children from third grade up are invited to participate in a summer nutrition and reading program to be held in Oskaloosa starting May 31.

May 21 2013 / Read More »

Jefferson County election results »

03:00 pm |

Following are the election results from Linda Buttron, Jefferson County Election Officer.

Apr 15 2013 / Read More »

Jefferson County Election results from April 2 »

06:53 pm |

Following are the unofficial election results from the Jefferson County Election Office. Only the two main questions and the few races are reported: Jefferson County North, USD 339 Bond issue passed with 77% support: Yes —333 No —98 Meriden-Ozawkie area library district question passed with 85% support: Yes—332 No—59 Races — USD 338, Valley Falls, [...]

Apr 3 2013 / Read More »

Presidential race brings 60 percent of Jefferson County voters to the polls »

10:04 pm |

A total of 7,765 voters cast ballots in Jefferson County Tuesday, 60 percent of the total registered.

Nov 7 2012 / Read More »

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  • 01 Cummings Henry

    Photo gallery: Funny Faces Contest at the 4-H Fair

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  • Stone Newell, 2, rides a pony through the children's parade during the Old Settlers' Reunion in Oskaloosa.

    Bold move by Old Settlers’ Committee pays off

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  • The association members cut only enough bundles for three wagon loads, which they will store until show time. Wheat Harvest

    80-year-old binder creates wheat bundles for annual threshing show

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  • Reagan Burghart, 2, tests out a water gun at the Kendall Memorial pool.

    As temperatures climb into triple digits, Valley Falls pool gets busy

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  • Kansas first lady announces Read Kansas Read library grant

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  • Statewide campaign aims to stop aquatic hitchhikers

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  • Opening day set for Flint Hills Discovery Center

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  • Doris Lux

    Fabric is Meriden artist’s canvas

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  • Battle of Hickory Point

    Photo gallery: Cannons erupt at Old Jefferson Town

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  • mutton_busting_final

    Photo gallery: “Buckles series” rodeo finals

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  • Gary Seifert: 30 years of auctioneering at 4-H Fair

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  • Pig Kissing Contest at Jefferson County 4-H Fair

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  • Jefferson County 4-H Fair

    Photo gallery: Jefferson County 4-H Fair 2011

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Crooked Post Vineyard will begin making wine »

04:21 pm | A King’s Construction bulldozer broke ground Friday morning at the site of a new winery to be built by Kevin and Lori Henderson on Highway K-92 on the west side of Ozawkie.…

Apr 16 2013 / Read More »
Kevin and Lori Henderson

An all-day history lesson »

04:24 pm | History Day at Valley Falls schools. …

May 9 2013 / Read More »
Ed Patterson (top left), Valley Falls, and Dylan Callahan, Emporia, provided a display of World War II uniforms and weapons for students to view during History Day at Valley Falls schools.

Social security and women »

09:14 pm | by Norm Franker Social Security District Manager in Lawrence August 26 is known as Women’s Equality Day. On that date in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was signed, giving women the right to vote. Social Security treats men and women equally. Men and women with identical earnings histories are treated exactly the…

Aug 10 2012 / Read More »
Women tend to care for many people: spouses, children, and parents. Taking time away from the workplace to care for a newborn child or aging parent can have an impact on your future Social Security benefits.

Fence: July 26, 2012 »

03:09 pm | Coming home last night from Marysville, via Frankfort, I could see it raining and I could smell the rain! I’m happy that someone is getting rain. Our gauge registered zip.…

Aug 4 2012 / Read More »
Coming home last night from Marysville, via Frankfort, I could see it raining and I could smell the rain! I’m happy that someone is getting rain. Our gauge registered zip.

First baseman honored »

04:00 pm | Valley Falls Dragons first baseman Kyle Glissman was featured as the Athlete of the Week recently on the MSC Sports website.…

May 9 2013 / Read More »
Valley Falls Dragons first baseman Kyle Glissman

The Independent

Oskaloosa Mayor Eric Hull

Hull is Oskaloosa’s new mayor »

09:13 pm | Patience and a sense of humor are traits Richard “Eric” Hull believes he has that will see him through the trials of public office. Hull is Oskaloosa’s new mayor following Mike…

May 21 2013 / Read More »

Oskaloosa Scout earns Eagle award »

Tegan Bowers

04:56 pm | Tegan Bowers, a freshman at Oskaloosa High School, has earned the Eagle Scout Award. The award is the highest rank bestowed by…

May 9 2013 / Read More »

Tank overflow causes fuel spill at McLouth »

Caution tape defines the areas where diesel fuel overflowed from an underground tank and flowed into a residential neighborhood in McLouth Friday night. Photo by Clarke Davis

04:39 pm | McLouth Fire Department personnel were the first on the scene of a diesel fuel spill at a McLouth gas station Friday night…

May 9 2013 / Read More »

Lady Bears remain undefeated »

Oskaloosa sophomore Rachel Harding runs the bases against McLouth.

03:49 pm | The Oskaloosa Lady Bears high school varsity softball team continued to extend their perfect season with another six wins last week.…

May 9 2013 / Read More »
JCN boys, girls lead county thinclads at JW meet » Park open to campers as season arrives » High fives at Patriots’ Day Parade »

The Vindicator

An all-day history lesson »

Ed Patterson (top left), Valley Falls, and Dylan Callahan, Emporia, provided a display of World War II uniforms and weapons for students to view during History Day at Valley Falls schools.

04:24 pm | History Day at Valley Falls schools. …

May 9 2013 / Read More »

First baseman honored »

Valley Falls Dragons first baseman Kyle Glissman

04:00 pm | Valley Falls Dragons first baseman Kyle Glissman was featured as the Athlete of the Week recently on the MSC Sports website.…

May 9 2013 / Read More »
Ponies and puppies – A saddle club treat for children » JCN boys, girls lead county thinclads at JW meet »
Jenny Brading is leading an effort to improve the city park in Meriden where a carnival Saturday will launch her committee on the road to providing playground equipment.

Effort to improve Meriden park under way »

08:17 pm | The city park in Meriden is a spacious area that hosts a shelterhouse, but little else. Jenny Brading, a Meriden resident and mother of two, intends to change that.…

May 21 2013 / Read More »

Obituaries

  • Lawrence Froelich Jr.

    09:32 pm

    Larry C. Froelich, 61, Tecumseh, died Sept. 18 at home.

    Sep 20 2012 / Read More »
  • Doyce Bates

    09:20 pm

    A memorial service for Doyce Gene Bates will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, during the Kansas State Grange Convention at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Lawrence.

    Sep 20 2012 / Read More »
  • Leo Zule

    09:31 pm

    Leo D. Zule, 80, Nortonville, died Sept. 16, 2012, at a Kansas City hospital.

    Sep 19 2012 / Read More »
  • Dorotha Lucile Smerchek

    Dorotha Smerchek

    09:26 pm

    Dorotha Lucile Smerchek, 96, Valley Falls, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at Linnwood Park Assisted Living in Valley Falls, KS.

    Sep 19 2012 / Read More »
  • Dennis Hagemann

    09:24 pm

    Dennis A. Hagemann, 69, Topeka, died Sept. 14, 2012, at his home.

    Sep 18 2012 / Read More »
  • Barbara Bartlett

    09:18 pm

    Barbara Lou Bartlett, 63, Bonner Springs, died Aug. 27, 2012, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe.

    Sep 6 2012 / Read More »