(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed Shawn R. Showers judge to the District Court in the 8A Judicial District created by the retirement of the Honorable Daniel P. Wilson. Showers, of Washington, IA received his law degree from Washburn University School of Law and undergraduate degree from The University of Iowa. He […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Remembering those murdered in 2016 for being transgender, gender-variant individuals, and those perceived to be transgender was the purpose of a candlelight vigil held on Sunday evening at the Oskaloosa Square. The service was hosted by Crisis Intervention Services, PFLAG, and members from St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ who helped […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Winter weather will happen – ready or not – and it’s never too early to remind everyone “Ice and Snow…..Take it Slow.” The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds citizens when winter weather conditions become severe with freezing rain, sleet, ice or snow fall which cause difficult travel conditions, the City Manager has the […]
OSKALOOSA- Residents filed into the George Daily Auditorium Tuesday evening for a public hearing on the environmental assessment for the proposed regional airport project. The public hearing is a required step, in order for the FAA to consider final approval or denial of the project. Tuesday’s public hearing was moderated by attorney Greg Miliani of […]
OSKALOOSA- At Monday’s meeting of the Oskaloosa City Council, the council approved the final reading of an ordinance aimed at adding more sidewalks into the town. The proposed ordinance had been discussed and approved at the prior two city council meetings. It calls for sidewalks to be mandated for all new developments in any part […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The residents in Oskaloosa started reporting off tasting water on Tuesday. Not only the taste was bad, but that it had some odor to it. Oskaloosa Water General Manager Chad Coon says that the off-taste is due to a lime feeder issue at the water plant, that caused the pH of the […]
Oskaloosa–Several deserving Statesmen football players as well as their coach were recognized for tremendous campaigns as the 2016 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division teams were announced Monday. A total of 11 players were selected, including three on the first team, five on the second team, and three more on the honorable-mention squad. Nine […]
Iowa City – The University of Iowa takes a major step towards maximizing its energy efficiency and enhancing the entertainment experience at Carver-Hawkeye Arena with the installation of an LED system provided by Musco Lighting. “Musco Lighting is the premier athletic facility lighting company in the world and we are fortunate to have them ‘in […]
Charlotte Marie Kitzman October 14, 1931 – November 21, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 85 Charlotte Kitzman, 85, of Oskaloosa passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, at the MHP Hospice Services Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Charlotte Marie Kitzman was born on October 14, 1931, in Davenport, Iowa to Ole and Antonea (Johnsen) Iversen. She was […]
MAHASKA COUNTY– Mahaska Health Partnership announces Thanksgiving holiday hours as follows: MHP Medical Group, MHP Walk-In, Home Health and Hospice Services and Public Health will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, Nov. 24, and will be open for normal office hours on Friday, Nov. 25. A nurse will be on call Thursday to assist […]
