Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police Officer Nick Landgrebe puts on his bulletproof vest and prepares to enforce traffic laws as part of a GTSB, or Governors Traffic Safety Bureau, grant. The grant money allows officers to work overtime shifts to enforce Iowa’s traffic laws, and address impaired drivers on the roadway. This past week, the […]
Legal battle brewing between elected officials on both sides. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk held a special session of Mahaska County Board of Supervisors to deliver evidence he believes proves that the 28E agreement between 911 and Emergency Management is invalid. The special session was on Wednesday, April 18, 2017. Groenendyk is […]
Knoxville, Iowa – It’s been an impressive year for the Oskaloosa 8th Grade Girls Track Team. Head Coach Steve Kaisand said the team finished second at Knoxville, finishing behind Indianola. Event winners included Sage Adam in the 1500 and Faith DeRonde in the discus. Knoxville Results 1st Place Discus Faith DeRonde 96′ 5″ 1500 M […]
DES MOINES — Running on the famous blue oval at Drake Stadium, three Central College track and field relay teams competed against top-notch competition during Friday’s session of the 109th Drake Relays. The quartet of Preston Kizer (sophomore, Dubuque), Taylor Donner (senior, Dubuque), Tanner Rathje (senior, Marion, Linn-Mar HS) and Kyle Pape (junior, Dubuque, Wahlert […]
Wilma Irene Ver Steegh April 17, 1929 – April 27, 2018 Pella (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 89 Wilma Ver Steegh, 89 of Pella and formerly of Oskaloosa passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Cottages in Pella, Iowa. Wilma Irene Ver Steegh, daughter of Arie and Patrina (Boender) Vander Linden, was born April 17, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY– The Mahaska Health Partnership Birthing Center recently received a CuddleCot™ donated by the Be Still and Know Foundation in honor of all babies gone too soon. According to MHP Birthing Center Director Heather Cook, the CuddleCot™ is an important addition to the department. “The CuddleCot™ is a cooling system that will increase the […]
New Sharon, Iowa – Paramedics and first responders are learning how to best use a new tool that can help save lives. Mahaska County Emergency applied for and were awarded a Helmsley grant that provided five new Lucas 3 devices. Each device cost approximately $16,000 if purchased. The devices are automatic CPR chest compression machines. […]
Fire officials in Mahaska County have issued a burn ban to begin immediately. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff says that small recreational fires, like those in a burning ring, are allowed. The ban will remain in place until further notice
DES MOINES — A huge improvement in the 5,000-meter run by Mark Fairley (senior, Dubuque) was the only entrant in the Drake Relays for the Central College men’s track and field Thursday night. Competing in the unseeded division of the 5,000 meters, Fairley clocked in at 14 minutes, 42.67 seconds to place 13th. His previous-best […]
PELLA — In conjunction with Central’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council’s Dutchies event, three Central College student-athletes were honored for their efforts both on and off the playing field. Dutch wrestler Jahleel Vester (senior, Oak Harbor, Wash.) received the Prins Sportsmanship Award, softball pitcher Annie De Vries (senior, Eldridge, North Scott HS) received the Marjorie Giles Student […]
