The Oskaloosa City Council convened Monday evening for a meeting that touched on nearly every corner of city government—from infrastructure maintenance and public safety to housing incentives and downtown aesthetics. The session ran methodically, with councilmembers moving through a packed agenda that underscored a city in transition, balancing growth with practical governance. Infrastructure Oversight and […]
Oct 23 2025 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors has experienced another unexpected change in its membership. Board member Clint O’Day tendered his resignation late Monday night, submitting an email to the board president formally stepping down from his position effective immediately. O’Day’s message, sent at 10:27 p.m. on October 20, expressed appreciation for the opportunity […]
Oct 22 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — October 20, 2025 — In a sharply worded resignation letter distributed Monday to district staff and board members, Oskaloosa Community School District Finance Director Sarah McGriff announced her resignation effective November 17, 2025, citing what she described as a “targeted smear campaign” and “personal vendettas” by members of the school board. McGriff’s […]
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The Experience Oskaloosa School Board Candidate Forum brought the district’s education debates into sharper focus this week, with four candidates, Scott Van Veldhuizen, Kathy Butler, Crystal Jimenez-Boender, and Tasha Janssen, outlining distinct approaches to governance, leadership, and student achievement. While the tone remained largely collegial, the event made clear that Oskaloosa’s upcoming election will shape […]
Oct 19 2025 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa City Council Candidate Forum, hosted by Experience Oskaloosa this week, brought a couple dozen residents eager to hear from those seeking to help shape the city’s future. The event, moderated by John Nelson, offered voters a another look at the tone, temperament, and priorities of each contender ahead of the November election. Candidates […]
Oct 17 2025 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Community School Board’s latest meeting was dominated by a procedural clash over the long-delayed evaluation of the district superintendent — a review that has now been postponed for the sixth month in a row. The decision to table the evaluation sparked visible frustration from both board members and the public, highlighting widening divisions […]
Oct 17 2025 | Posted in
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Hazel Sig-Hester March 3, 1922 – October 10, 2025 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 103 years, 7 months, 7 days Hazel Sig-Hester, 103 of Montezuma passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Brookhaven Community in Brooklyn. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Montezuma with […]
Oct 11 2025 | Posted in
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A Community Conversation on the Future of Oskaloosa Oskaloosa’s City Council Candidates Forum brought residents face-to-face with local leaders and challengers to discuss taxes, housing, economic development, and the city’s vision for the future. Hosted by Oskaloosa News at Penn Central Mall, the event offered a detailed and often candid exchange between Mayor David Krutzfeldt […]
Oct 10 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on October 6, 2025, addressing a full agenda that spanned public works, housing, community development, and long-term environmental planning. The meeting, presided over by Mayor David Krutzfeldt, reflected steady progress on several initiatives that have been in motion for months, along with renewed discussion […]
Oct 9 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on October 6, 2025, handling a wide range of business that included property settlements, infrastructure planning, and updates on key county projects. Supervisors Mark Groenendyk, Steve Wanders, and Chuck Webb were present. Resident Raises Concerns Over Lacey Highway Project The meeting opened […]
Oct 9 2025 | Posted in
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