Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met in regular session starting at 9:00 a.m. in the 3rd floor conference room at the courthouse Monday. After approval of the agenda and the minutes from the July 18th meeting, the board then approved the bills for July in the amount of 1,050,197.49, with all 3 in […]
The Diplomats of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group would like to invite Chamber members, employees and friends to the next Business After Hours for refreshments served in a casual social atmosphere. The event is being hosted by Leighton State Bank Wednesday, August 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in recognition of their 100 […]
Dash 4 Cash Drivers Compete in Historical Agricultural Events at Living History Farms NEWTON, Iowa—AUGUST 2, 2011—NASCAR Nationwide Series Dash 4 Cash drivers Justin Allgaier, Michael Annett, Jason Leffler and Reed Sorenson are taking a trip back in time to experience what life was like on an Iowa farm 100 years ago. Drivers will compete […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in New Sharon, Sigourney and Grinnell on Wednesday, July, August 10th, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative in the area, will be at: New Sharon City Park Building from 9:00am – 10:00am Sigourney Public Library from 11:00am – 12:00 […]
NEWTON, Iowa — AUGUST 2, 2011 — Have you ever wanted to be in victory lane as the winning driver pulls in for the victory celebration? It’s possible! Visit the Iowa Speedway tent located behind the suite tower on the main concourse and purchase a raffle ticket to support the Iowa Speedway Foundation. If you […]
Hop, flutter and crawl to Bug Day at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, August 6 anytime between 10:00 am – noon! The Mahaska County Conservation Board is hosting this fun and unique event for kids 12 and younger to learn first-hand about insects. Once registered at the conservation center, kids can migrate like a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Thursday during our extended interview with Oskaloosa City Manager Michael Schrock, our attention turned towards a proposed Rental Inspection Program the city is looking to adopt. Thursday evening,a group of nearly 60 Oskaloosa landlords gather at the American Legion meeting room. Residents had been calling the City Office after an ad […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This proverbial shot of the bank clock once again shows the extremes of every day life, and I did not want disappoint and took this shot of the clock located at Valley Bank here in Oskaloosa around 3:00 pm. this afternoon. The National Weather Service has been alerting the public for what […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council voted 5-2 Monday evening to approve the final reading of an ordinance to establish prohibitions against nuisance parties. Council members Tom Jimenez and Doug Yates were the two dissenting votes. Discussion on the ordinance began with Council Member Lori Smith. Smith brought up concerns from residents who had talked […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Over 200 people came out to the Lacy Recreation Complex on Saturday to participate in the inaugural “Run in the Sun.” The event was a 5K Run and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The event was a fundraiser for the Hospital Serenity House. Planning for the event itself began almost a year ago […]
