DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate worked in concert with the Iowa State Association of County Auditors to include their recommendations in the Election Modernization and Integrity Act. House File 516, passed by the Iowa House on March 9, includes 10 of the 11 recommendations. Secretary Pate is working to include the […]
Visit with the folks of the small town of Hopewell, Mahaska County, when Hans DeSchvindler (Hans the swindler), a purveyor of perfidy, comes to town. Will he buy up all the whole town? Will Hans break the heart of poor Miss Polly VanPerfect – the sweet schoolmarm? Will Polly succumb to Hans or stay true […]
Hunter Education Class May 5 & 6, 2017 Russell Wildlife Area A two-day hunter education class will be held on Friday, May 5 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and Saturday, May 6 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Russell Wildlife Area. There is no cost to take the class, but participants must attend […]
Habitat for Humanity has a long history in Mahaska County, building new homes for qualifying families for over two decades. Last year the local Habitat board decided to expand their services to include home remodeling projects. Board members felt such a service was greatly needed in Mahaska County, and that Habitat was uniquely qualified to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The addition and renovation of the Oskaloosa Fire Station has been years in the making. Planning and designing have lead to brick and mortar of a multi-bay addition. Now, contractors are turning towards the existing station. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff said the department took temporary occupancy of the new structure on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt signed a proclamation on Friday advocating for the residents of Oskaloosa to take action to prevent sexual violence. Sam Keithcorcoran, a representative of Crisis Intervention Services spoke about the importance of the proclamation, that its ability to help raise awareness is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – And with a bow from Transit Authority and the accompanying Oskaloosa High School band members and a few William Penn music students, the professional season concluded Friday night at George Daily Auditorium. Jessica Vetter, Operations Manager at George Daily Auditorium said this season “has been really solid.” The facility celebrated it’s 20th […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Eggs & Issues is a local forum that helps connect residents and constituents with those in leadership around the community. This week was the final installment of 2017, and the Oskaloosa Schools Board of Education President Tom Richardson and Superintendent Russ Reiter were the two members of the panel that fielded the […]
Robert Marion Sedrel March 19, 1930 – March 24, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Robert Marion Sedrel, 87, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at the MHP Emergency Room in Oskaloosa. He was born March 19, 1930, in Oskaloosa, the son of James Cornelius and Grace O. Force Sedrel. Bob graduated from Oskaloosa […]
