Groups promoting fruits and vegetables, nuts and flowers encouraged to comment on program priorities, consider applying for funds DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for grant funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The grants are available […]
Tyler Winkleman December 28, 1986 – January 12, 2017 Prole, Iowa | Age 30 Tyler Winkleman, 30, of Prole, Iowa, and formerly of Oskaloosa died Thursday, January 12, 2017, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Tyler was born December 28, 1986, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Rosanne Winkleman and Bob Shelton. Tyler graduated […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Third floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, 106 South 1st Street, Oskaloosa, IA. 1. Approve agenda 2. Approve minutes January 3, 9, 10, 11, 12 3. Accept reports * Auditor 2nd qtr * Sheriff 2nd […]
Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Friday January 13, 2017 at approximately 1:15a.m. Oskaloosa police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle that was traveling on North Market Street for a registration violation. When the officer initiated the traffic stop, a 2016 Dodge Dart fled from officers at a high rate […]
by Doug DeKock “What comes around, goes around,” is what the Oskaloosa Indians basketball team is hoping for the last half of the season. Oskaloosa has been painfully close, losing back to back Little Hawkeye games by 1 point. The Indians have been knocking on the door to respectability but just haven’t quite broken through. […]
By Doug DeKock Oskaloosa improved their play from last week but that wasn’t nearly enough in a 69-34 loss Tuesday night in Oskaloosa. Pella, behind Ciara Bucheit’s 22 points, forced numerous Indian turnovers and just had too many good players for Oskaloosa. The Indian offense played much better, scoring 18 points in the 1st half […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – What would a youth-mentoring program look like in Mahaska County? That question and more, such as funding and volunteers are part of the big picture being explored by a group in order to determine if such a program would be sustainable. Steve Burnett, who sits on the Oskaloosa City Council and Amy […]
PELLA — The Central College men’s basketball team suffered an 88-68 defeat to Loras College Wednesday night. Loras (11-4 overall, 4-2 Iowa Conference) first seven-made field goals were 3-pointers, which helped the Duhawks to a 21-16 lead. Central (8-6 overall, 2-3 Iowa Conference) failed to close the gap. “It’s tough to win games when the […]
PELLA — Three Central College women’s basketball players scored in double-figures in a 63-51 loss Wednesday night to Loras College. Central (8-6 overall, 1-4 Iowa Conference) led 19-17 after the first period but surrendered the lead 24-23 with 4:36 left in the first half and the Dutch never overcame the deficit. “I felt like we […]
Another great day on the mat for the Oskaloosa MS Wrestling Program. On January 10, 2017, the MS mat men traveled to Grinnell and were able to seek redemption against some well rounded opponents from Grinnell, Pella, BCM, and Newton. The flu bug has been a thorn in our side but we wouldn’t let it […]
