John Trout
John Randall “Randy” Trout, 72, Meriden, died June 4, 2011, at his home.
John Randall “Randy” Trout, 72, Meriden, died June 4, 2011, at his home.

The Oskaloosa square will shut down next Wednesday evening in preparation for the 111th Old Settlers’ Festival.The festival will begin on Thursday, June 23, and run through Saturday, June 25. The theme is “150 Years of Kansas: To the Stars Through Difficulties” to celebrate the state’s sesquicentennial celebration. This year’s feature event will take place [...]
Charges have been filed against one man and more are expected against another in connection with a high speed chase that spanned two counties last week.
A Jefferson County man has pleaded guilty to reckless aggravated battery and aggravated assault.
The Oskaloosa City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, June 16) about the polarizing subject of City Hall.

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a parent can make.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a Recreation Strategic Plan that seeks to transform and reposition the recreation program while maintaining its role as a major federal, water-based recreation provider.
Two feet. That’s all that stood between Morgan Ratliff and death.

In time of trouble, and there is always trouble somewhere, there are people who are focused on one thing—helping the animal world.
Courthouse records for the week of June 9, 2011.