Scouts raise more than $1.16 Million for local Scouting Programs Local Scouts from Pack 71 and Troop 71 chartered by the Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa, received the Kernel Award from Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America for selling at least $1,250 in popcorn. The Kernel Awards were presented at a special recognition event […]
2018 Bill Van Horn Invitational Results for Oskaloosa 126 Salvador Gonzalez (4-12) placed 5th and scored 8.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Cain Cramblit (Bondurant-Farrar) 10-4 won by decision over Salvador Gonzalez (Oskaloosa) 4-12 (Dec 9-3) Cons. Round 1 – Salvador Gonzalez (Oskaloosa) 4-12 won by fall over Ryan Tjelmeland (Benton Community) 8-10 (Fall 5:50) Cons. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Attorneys for the Cities of Oskaloosa and Pella, as well as Mahaska County, were all in court Friday morning to argue a second motion for summary judgment filed by the Cities, relating to a counterclaim initiated against Mahaska County in fall 2017. On December 21, 2017, nearly four months after the Cities […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County E911 Board met on Thursday evening where they discussed the recent Mahaska County Supervisors meeting, at which Rey Freeman presented his recommendation that the Board of Supervisors accept RACOM’s bid for a new emergency radio system. The discussion at that meeting was how each different entity that would use […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- A nearly five-year-old murder case has taken a new twist after a Senior Judge found ineffective assistance of counsel. Alicia Ritenour’s 2014 first-degree murder conviction in the death of her three-year-old daughter, Ava, was overturned by Senior Judge Dan Wilson on the grounds that her trial counsel provided ineffective assistance of counsel in […]
Eddyville, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians had seen an opportunity to end their winless streak slip away from them the night before, but they weren’t to be denied two nights in a row. The Indians ended the first quarter of play behind, much like they have all season, as EBF lead the Indians 11-6 after […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The end of the year typically means office parties and recognition for those people who have made a difference. The Mahaska County 911 Communications team gathered this past week to share a meal and time together while recognizing the efforts made by staff. Jamey Robinson, EMA/911 Administrator, spoke with Oskaloosa News […]
Eddyville, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians had their eye on the very talented Eddyville Rockets team heading into Saturday’s match-up in Eddyville. Austin Hafner lead the Indians in scoring on Saturday night with 17 points, in a game the Indians took by a score of 72-36. Hafner spoke with Oskaloosa News’s Doug DeKock after the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A delightful winter day welcomed veterans to the war memorial inside Forest Cemetery on Saturday morning. Veterans honored their fallen comrades, prisoners of war, missing in action and all of those who honorably served their country in the armed forces of the United States. The same ceremony was carried out across the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Centennial Block in Oskaloosa is one of the oldest structures on the square. It has a rich history, with the structure itself making state-wide news. The celebration began with a welcome and introduction by Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt. Four individuals have helped to spearhead the project. Sherry Vavra, Ann Brouwer, Jennifer […]
