
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, the Oskaloosa City Council unanimously approved two resolutions that will allow Hardee’s to relocate and redevelop. The first resolution approved selling 0.72 acres of city-owned property, that is currently being used as parking at Penn Central Mall, to 4 G Properties, LLC. That’s […]
Jan 7 2014 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IA — Calling all kids! Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Beauty Lou and the Country Beast, a western retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast, will be held on Monday, January 13th at the George Daily Auditorium at 4 p.m. This play tells the story of Beauty Lou, the oldest daughter […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met at 9 am on January 2nd, 2014. The supervisors appointed Mike Vander Molen as Chairman of the Board, with Mark Doland being named Vice-Chair. Meeting dates are to remain the same for the coming year. The first and third Mondays at 9am will once again […]
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PELLA—Central College forward Matt Greenfield (senior, Huxley, Ballard HS) earned his first career Iowa Conference men’s basketball player of the week honor after leading the team to a pair of wins Dec. 28 and 29 at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Dutch topped Bridgewater (Va.) 67-54 and closed out the trip with an 81-72 win […]
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MCRF is hosting the 4th Annual Bowling Tournament Fundraiser at Mahaska Bowl on February 7th from 9-11 p.m. All proceeds will go toward the Lacey Recreation Complex. If you are interested in participating please call MCRF at 641-672-2499. For $200 a team of 8 players can enjoy friendly competition while supporting the local youth in […]
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Oskaloosa–The William Penn wrestling team returned to action Saturday by facing a deep and talented field at its own William Penn Open. 141-pounder Marshawn Lacy (Jr., Chicago, Heights, Ill., Computer Science) and 197-pounder Kyle Soderblom (Jr., Newton, Iowa, Biology) both placed fourth in their respective weight classes. Lacy was 2-2, while Soderblom was a bit […]
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in four Iowa Counties for open office hours. Amelia Schoeneman, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Schoeneman will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would […]
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Schools Delayed 2 hours Oskaloosa Christian North Mahaska Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Pella Pella Christian Albia Knoxville Ottumwa Lynnville-Sully Montezuma Tri-County Grinnell-Newberg Moravia Schools Closed for January 7 Oskaloosa Twin Cedars Other Announcements All gymnastics, cheer, and tumbling classes at Transform Academy are cancelled tonight due to cold temperatures in the gym.
Jan 7 2014 | Posted in
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Imogene Fisher May 17, 1921 – January 5, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 92 Imogene Fisher, 92, of Oskaloosa died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Imogene was born May 17, 1921, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Henry and Jeanette Cowan Ross. On June 19, 1943 she was united in […]
Jan 6 2014 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Arctic cold like that being experienced right now can freeze and break water lines in your home. Chad Coon with the Oskaloosa Water Department shared some information to help prevent waterline freezing. “Keep cabinet doors below your sink areas open to allow warm air to circulate around the lines. If you know […]
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