by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- Rain did not deter the large group of Oskaloosa residents who came out to support the United Way’s second annual Color Me United 5K. Despite cold and rainy conditions, United Way Executive Director Amy Meyer noted that the run was largely a success this year. “We can’t seem to catch […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- Chalk the Walk hit its’ fourth year as the fundraising event was held on April 22. The annual event was originally established in 2013 by KIGC, the student run radio station at William Penn University. The event serves as a fundraiser for Operation Backpack and the United Way of Mahaska […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- Third graders of Mahaska County were recently given the opportunity to understand more about life on a farm through the Ag in the Classroom program. Nearly 280 third grade students from Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Chisitian, North Mahaska, Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Fremont attendance center, and Peoria Christian were given the opportunity to […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa,Iowa- As a part of the Morrill Act of 1862, Iowa State University was established as the first land grant-university in the United States. By 1906, the Iowa Legislature had enacted legislature to create an extension system. According to Nathan Crane, of Iowa State University, the purpose of the extension program was […]
Des Moines- 10 Republican candidates for President spoke to a packed house for the 1st annual Iowa GOP’s Growth and Opportunity Party Saturday. Candidates each had roughly 15 minutes to make their case to the nearly 2,000 persons in attendance. Rand Paul- Senator Paul began his talk by speaking about about excessive spending. “We have […]
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush brought his message of disrupting the Washington political machine to Oskaloosa Wednesday afternoon. Bush spoke to a packed crowd at Smokey Row Wednesday afternoon, often times promising to disrupt the status quo. “The power of Washington needs to shrink so we can be empowered to live lives of purpose and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Bradley Arterburn’s 2012 conviction of 1st degree murder has been overturned and a new trial has been ordered. Judge Randy DeGeest handed down the ruling on September 2nd. However, a stay order on the ruling has also been issued by Judge DeGeest and a status hearing will be held on October 2nd. Arterburn’s […]
1. Relevant background information,i.e. name, age, employer, ect. My name is Erik Edgren. I am 46 years old. I am self-employed: I own and operate our family farm and have side business flying in airshows. I was born and raised in Oskaloosa, and attended Oskaloosa Public Schools K-12. I graduated in 1987. 2. Please describe […]
1. Relevant background information,i.e. name, age, employer, ect. Shawn Moyer, Musco Lighting 2006-Present, Vermeer MFG. 1997-2006, Wife – Angela, Children – Hayley, Chace, Kiara, Jilian 2. Please describe your prior community involvement (appointed or election positions, volunteer activities, ect.) OCSD School Board, IHCC Advisory Committee for Drafting/Design Tech Program, Various United Way and William Penn […]
The ballot has been finalized and Oskaloosa School District voters will have to settle one contested race for Oskaloosa School Board. Two candidates filed to run for the Oskaloosa School Board Director District 6 seat. Incumbent Shawn Moyer and Challenger Erik Edgren will square off on the September 8th ballot. Moyer has served on the […]
