By Hailey Brown Oskaloosa, Iowa – Prior to the hustle and bustle of the Oskaloosa City Council meeting on Monday, council members gathered in a study session to hear about the possibility of a new K-9 unit being purchased and trained by the Oskaloosa Police Department. During the study session, the council expressed support for […]
Oskaloosa Main Street’s Christmas in July activities set for July 15 There are many activities planned for Oskaloosa Main Street’s Christmas in July, set for Saturday, July 15 on the Square. This all-day fundraiser will benefit Painting with Lights on downtown buildings during the Christmas season. 9:00 am to Noon – The Alley will host […]
Team Penske driver Will Power wins the pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn 300 NEWTON, Iowa (July 8, 2017) – On Wednesday, Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small designated Saturday as National Iowa Speedway Day. As part of the inaugural celebration, the speedway expressed its gratitude by naming the ARCA Racing Series event the Fans with Benefits […]
By Hailey Brown (OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – When Justin Scott gave the invocation at the Oskaloosa City Council meeting on Thursday, some stood and bowed their heads, as is traditionally done during invocation. Others instead chose to sit, observe, and later speak out against the decision to allow him to give the invocation. The reason for […]
Kyle J Braundmeier April 18, 1972 – July 7, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 45 Kyle Joe Braundmeier, 45, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, July 7, 2017, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born April 18, 1972, in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Bob and Carol Easley Braundmeier. Kyle graduated from […]
Mary Glenn Towns August 21, 1946 – July 6, 2017 Ottumwa, Iowa | Age 70 Mary “Polly” Towns, 70, of Ottumwa passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Mary Glenn Towns, daughter of John E. and Mary (Barry) Towns, was born August 21, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release During the afternoon hours of Thursday, July 6th, 2017, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1212 High Avenue West, in Oskaloosa. This warrant authorized a search of the residence and garage for stolen property. Shortly upon entering the residence, Deputy Sheriffs located several pieces […]
PELLA — A team captain in 2015 and 2016, Kelsey Roxworthy has joined the Central College women’s soccer coaching staff as an assistant coach. Roxworthy, who graduated from Central in May, remains with the program she earned four varsity letters with since arriving as a freshman in 2013. “Kelsey is committed to our program,” coach […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. July 5, 2017 Dear Editor, From: Mark Doland On July 3, 2017 at our board meeting, several concerns were brought out in a letter signed by each of you and read by Laura Buch regarding […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held the first regularly-scheduled meeting of the month on July 3. During the public comments section of the meeting, former Mahaska County case manager Laura Buch read a prepared statement to the board in regards to the closing of Mahaska County Case Management. In Mahaska County, […]
