Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Jordan Hamilton, DO, a board-certified and fellowship-trained Family Medicine and Obstetrics provider, to its Family Medicine and Obstetrics teams. Dr. Hamilton brings compassionate, expert care with specialized training in surgical obstetrics and a dedication to serving patients of all ages. Dr. Hamilton earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from […]
Sep 25 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — State Auditor Rob Sand stopped at Smokey Row this week as part of his “100 Town Hall Tour,” outlining his bid for governor and fielding questions on school funding, taxes, and how Iowa runs elections. Sand, the only Democrat currently holding statewide office, is campaigning ahead of the 2026 race created when […]
Sep 25 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Public Library has long been more than a repository of books, and this fall it is stepping deeper into its role as a community hub. As part of its strategic plan, the library launched its first-ever community engagement event, bringing residents together to hear directly about what is happening in […]
Sep 25 2025 | Posted in
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by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 24, 2025 A Veterans Administration physician from Ottumwa has agreed to an indefinite suspension of his license. Earlier this year, the Iowa Board of Medicine charged Dr. Joshuan Nolan Hicks, 44, with violating an agreement or health contract he entered into with the Iowa Physicians Health Program. According to […]
Sep 25 2025 | Posted in
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by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 24, 2025 Sen. Mike Klimesh, R-Spillville, was elected Wednesday to serve as Iowa Senate majority leader, taking over the role from Sen. Jack Whitver. Republicans, who hold a 33-17 majority in the Iowa Senate, met Wednesday and elected Klimesh to take on the top Senate leadership job. Klimesh […]
Sep 25 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Leadership in Iowa’s veterans community has taken on a distinctly local flavor this year. On July 20, Oskaloosa’s own Kim Dixon was installed as president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Iowa, marking a milestone for both the city and the state. At the same time, Oskaloosa native Darrin Alderson is […]
September 18, 2025 OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The upcoming November 4, 2025, City/School Election will put both Oskaloosa City Council seats and Oskaloosa School Board positions before voters. With ballots set and candidate forums scheduled, the fall election season is now underway. City of Oskaloosa Races At the city level, Mayor David Krutzfeldt is seeking reelection. […]
September 18, 2025 One day after his contract was terminated, former Oskaloosa High School art teacher Matthew Kargol filed a lawsuit in federal district court against the Oskaloosa Community School District. The Lawsuit The case, Kargol v. Oskaloosa Community School District, No. 4:25-cv-00351, was filed Thursday in the United States District Court for the Southern […]
Sep 18 2025 | Posted in
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September 17, 2025 The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors voted Wednesday evening to terminate the continuing contract of Oskaloosa High School art teacher Matthew Kargol, concluding a process governed by Iowa’s teacher termination statutes. Board Action and Closed Session During the special session, Board President Kathy Butler announced that Superintendent Mike Fisher was […]
Sep 17 2025 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa – An Oskaloosa man was sentenced on September 10, 2025, to 18 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child. According to public court documents, Matthew Scott Beal, 42, produced child pornography of a minor child. Beal also used the internet to distribute four videos of child pornography to […]
Sep 15 2025 | Posted in
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