Kingsbury Journal

On Sun., Nov. 27, the Oldham Legion Auxiliary and the Oldham Area Improvement hosted their well-attended annual Christmas celebration in the gym. The celebration involved Santa, singing, games and a … more

12/7/22

Noah Pearson, left, Addison Stewart, Tyler Malcomb, 2021 King Will Matson, 2022 King Riley Schneider, 2022 Queen Kylee Misar, 2021 Queen Jensine Matson, Ella McKee, Jamie Gartner, Brooklyn Hageman, Paige Hanson and Brycelyn Wolff. Crownbearers Samuel Castro, front left, and Aubree Cassutt.

Oldham-Ramona crowns King Schneider and Queen Misar

9/28/22

The Class of 1982 held their 40th class reunion during the Oldham Potato Days, meeting in the park to reminisce. "We just had fun talking about the things we did and the music we used to listen to; we hope to get together again," said Corinne (Treawatha) Lorenzen, who got the group together. Pictured is Dave Hoff, left, Clint Hojer, Herb Brown, Dan Neises, Steve Duffy, Gale Hojer, Corinne (Trewatha) Lorenzen, Vivian (Pierson) Vermillion and Beth (Dully) Keller. Not pictured: Todd Longville.

40th class reunion held

9/2/22

James Woldt, Sr. waiting for the parade to start. Woldt just turned 93, and his Arab mare Missy is 24, making a combined age of 117!

Waiting on the parade

8/18/22

Pochop creates lifelong memories through quilts

Oldham community members are gearing up for a Potato Day weekend Aug. 12–14. Various activities start on Friday including a bean bag tournament and karaoke. On Saturday at 1:30, there will be a … more

By Dar Deknikker, Kingsbury Journal | 8/10/22

Quilts to be raffled

Two quilts, one made by Marquette Pochop, and a children's quilt made by the St. Thomas Church in Madison, will be raffled over the Potato Days celebration in Oldham. Quilts will be on display, and … more

By Dar DeKnikker | 7/20/22

Save the date for "25 YEARS - 2nd Time Around"

Save the date for "25 YEARS - 2nd Time Around" The Oldham Festival Committee meets once a month at the Oldham Saloon, always looking for new volunteers to help with Oldham activities in the … more

By Dar DeKnikker | 6/15/22

Alivia Spilde, Jensine Matson, Ramey Gearhart and Will Matson were each a recipient of a $1,830 Francis T. Malone Scholarship.

Malone Scholarship winners announced

Alivia Spilde, Jensine Matson, Ramey Gearhart and Will Matson are recipients of a $1830 Malone Scholarship presented to them at the Oldham-Ramona Awards Program held on May 17. The Francis T. Malone … more

5/25/22

Oldham Legion Auxiliary met

The Oldham American Legion Auxiliary met on Tues., May 17 with six members and one guest present. President Connie Bickett opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Following the … more

5/25/22

Three seniors recently received quilts at Sunday morning services at Oldham Lutheran Church. Milliana Waikel from Lake Preston High School and Wyatt Bickett of Oldham-Ramona High School were presented the gifts by the Quilt Ladies from the church. Not pictured was Bobbie Waikel of Oldham-Ramona High School.

Quilts given to students

St. John Lutheran Church of rural Ramona held a brunch for six seniors who will be graduating from Oldham-Ramona School on May 21. The Women’s Group prepared the brunch of egg bakes, muffins, juice … more

5/25/22

Sharon Abraham, left, Jensine Matson, Sabina Lhaparkanova, Alivia Spilde, Pastor Biel, Ramey Gearhart, Deb Feldhaus, William Matson and Carter Wermers.

Ramona church honors six graduates

St. John Lutheran Church of rural Ramona held a brunch for six seniors who will be graduating from Oldham-Ramona School on May 21. The Women’s Group prepared the brunch of egg bakes, muffins, juice … more

5/18/22

Improvement Corp holds meeting

The Oldham Area Improvement Corp. (OAIC) hosted a time for members of the community to gather on Sun., March 20. The 4:00 event started with those of all ages playing bingo with various gift cards … more

3/31/22

ORR female athletes honored

The Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Raiders celebrated the National Girls and Women in Sports Day recently by honoring seven senior student athletes recently. Honored were Breanna Coomes, Alivia Spilde, Sabina … more

3/31/22

The Oldham American Legion Auxiliary hosted a community blood drive on Mon., March 14 at the Oldham gym. Area resident Alan Boyd is pictured with employees from Vitalant Blood Service. Donations of 33 pints of blood were collected. Students from Oldham-Ramona Honor Society helped with snacks.

Local blood drive collects 33 pints

3/16/22

Celebrating 2022 National Girls and Women in Sports Day

The Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Raiders celebrated the National Girls & Women in Sports Day this year by honoring these senior student athletes: Breanna Coomes Breckyn Leighton Jensine Matson Krista … more

3/2/22

Oldham Area Improvement Annual Meeting set

President Connie Bickett called the Oldham Area Improvement Corporation (OAIC) meeting to order at 9:30 on Feb. 10. The secretary’s report was read and approved, followed by a brief treasurer's … more

2/16/22

Oldham-Ramona High School presented "The Sequence" at One-Act Play Regions in Madison on Tues., Jan. 25. Pictured are Bryer Hyland, rear left, Eli Dachtler, Nolan Fischer, Brody Westall, Lucas Wall, Hannah Coomes, Emma Powell; Caden Hojer, middle left, Kylee Misar; Sabina Zhaparkanova, front left, Sine Matson, Breanna Coomes. Westall, Misar, Zhaparkanova and Matson earned Superior Acting Awards.

Great season for One-Act

2/2/22

On Sunday evening at sunset in Oldham, residents and children gathered to see the Lighting of the Nativity. The lighting has been a tradition for close to thirty years. Once the Nativity was lit, the crowd sang “Away in a Manger” and other songs. The group moved to the high school gym and had a barbeque supper, games including BINGO and other Christmas activities.

Keeping traditions alive

12/2/21

Auxiliary Notes

The Oldham American Legion Auxiliary met in the home of Connie Bickett. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer followed by the secretary and treasurer reports, … more

11/17/21

Members of the Oldham-Ramona School Board, LD Henrichs, left, Carrie Schiernbeck, Board President Lance Hageman, Brian Hanson and Lori Hyland earned the Silver Level Award.

School Board earns award

Members of the Oldham-Ramona School Board earned an award for their dedication to enhancing their knowledge of school board work during the 2020-21 school year. The Oldham-Ramona School Board earned … more

10/27/21