Workshop on starting a food-based business Feb. 29 in Horton
Glacial Hills Food Center is organizing a free “Starting a Food Business Workshop” from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Horton Community Center.
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Two experienced health care professionals bring talents to JCMH
Story and photo by Dennis Sharkey Jefferson County Memorial Hospital’s two newest staff members bring more than 60 combined years of experience to the county. Melynda Swoyer, MSN – APRN, is coming back to where she started her career. “It really is full circle for me,” she said. Swoyer grew up in Cummings and went [...]
Recycling programs set to begin in Meriden and Valley Falls
The communities of Meriden and Valley Falls will soon have recycling programs available.
Home inspection business launched by rural McLouth man
Dave McGuire moved to rural McLouth seven years ago with his wife, Tammy, with the intention of retiring but that has changed.
Jefferson County’s two youngest attorneys team up at private firm
Assistant Jefferson County Prosecutor Thomas Knutzen and former Assistant Prosecutor Joshua Ney have purchased the firm of former Jefferson County Prosecutor Caleb Stegall.
Auctioneer joins local firm in Oskaloosa
by Dennis Sharkey Auctioneer Jay Knopp moved his family to Oskaloosa three years ago for a better life. Now he’s getting to enjoy it. Knopp had every intention of working locally but quickly found himself back on the road as he had been for more than 30 years as an auctioneer. He has auctioned off [...]
Valley Falls beautician opens new hair salon on Broadway
by Clarke Davis Melissa McAfee has opened a new hair salon on Broadway in Valley Falls. Hot Headz Salon will offer both men’s and women’s haircuts and styling along with nail care and tanning. The salon owner will rent space to Krista Boldra, Valley Falls, who will practice a couple days a week and do [...]
A very small way of saying: ‘Saddle up!’
Anna Kirby, 21, has turned her childhood hobby into a new-found business.
Corner restaurant open again under new ownership in McLouth
by Dennis Sharkey Once again a restaurant occupies the northeast corner of Union and Lake streets in McLouth but will it stay open? New owner Jeffrie Bross believes so and says his family’s experience and know-how will keep it open. Over the last two years the building has been open under one name or another. [...]
Funeral home owner says he is in Oskaloosa to stay
Some recent personnel changes at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home have led to some confusion.