Iowa Individual Assistance Program activated for Audubon County DES MOINES –– Gov. Terry E. Branstad today received word that President Obama approved his request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 47 Iowa counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began May 19, 2013. The counties included in the declaration are: Appanoose, Benton, Buchanan, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Musco Lighting will be hosting a meet and greet with the number one Drag Racer of all time “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and former NHRA and Hall of Fame Announcer Bob Frey. Plus see Don Garlits cackle his “Swamp Rat” Dragster. The event starts at 11 am on July 5th 2013 at […]
The Oskaloosa City Band invites everyone to the square on July 4th at 8 p.m. for an evening of music. Join the band as we commemorate our great nation’s independence! Each week, the band plays a special song for birthday and anniversary celebrations. If you have someone you would like to recognize on Thursday night, […]
by Aaron Riggs Oskaloosa, Iowa – The development of the proposed regional airport is moving forward. This week the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors voted to say it is willing to uphold its end of the deal. Namely, closing county roads that the new runway will cross. Snyder and Associates consultant, Jerry Searle, presented the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 99 county tour made famous by Senator Chuck Grassley, has more than just the Senator making the trek. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds work every year at accomplishing that goal, and Friday was Mahaska’s turn on that tour. The Governor and Lt. Governor gave attendees an update […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Nearly 100 area residents came out Thursday night to hear a PowerPoint presentation by the local group T.A.R.A. [Taxpayers Against Regional Airport] Tim Van Maanen, a rural Mahaska County Resident presented the PowerPoint that highlighted the groups concerns over the proposed airport, and the use of eminent domain. Van Maanen quoted the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Farming today is more complicated than ever, and keeping up with the ever changing markets is key to a farms bottom line. Approximately 20 area farmers and ag related business leaders join in a seminar led by the Iowa State University Extension Office. Bob Wells, Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Representative with […]
The Oskaloosa Storm 11 year-old boys went to the USSSA State Tournament in Cedar Rapids with the goal of bringing home the title, and they did just that. The tournament consisted of the 27 AAA teams in the state of Iowa. Oskaloosa finished the weekend with a record of 5-1 overall and a perfect 4-0 […]
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Mahaska County Master Gardeners will host an opportunity to learn about shrub pruning. They will demonstrate pruning methods on Tuesday, July 2 at 7 pm. The demonstration will be at the Exhibit building at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pruning tools, and will have an opportunity to utilize the skills […]
