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Indians Lose Heartbreaker 59-58 To Norwalk

by Doug DeKock That game didn’t just end like that, did it? That was the question Oskaloosa fans were mumbling to themselves after Oskaloosa was called for a foul with one second left in the game and the score tied at 58. In what was an outstanding basketball game between two very good teams, it […]

Oskaloosa School Board Candidate Profile: Amanda McGraw

Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Tuesday, voters will once again head to the polls, as the Oskaloosa School District looks to fill a vacancy on the Oskaloosa School Board. Director District 1 Representative Nick Hansen resigned from the board, effective November 1, due to a new job opportunity that will force him to relocate to Minnesota. […]

Oskaloosa School Board Candidate Profile: Elaine Fontana

Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Tuesday, voters will once again head to the polls, as the Oskaloosa School District looks to fill a vacancy on the Oskaloosa School Board. Director District 1 Representative Nick Hansen resigned from the board, effective November 1, due to a new job opportunity that will force him to relocate to Minnesota. […]

Supervisors Approve Two Percent Increase for County-Elected Officials

Oskaloosa, Iowa – “I, Mark Groenendyk, do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that I will faithfully and impartially, to the best of my ability, discharge all of the duties of the office of Supervisor in Mahaska County as now […]

Group Goes Caroling – Spreading Holiday Cheer

by Allison McGuire ‘Twas three days before Christmas, and though I did need to finish shopping for a few notoriously hard-to-buy-for family members, I was searching for something even more elusive: the Christmas spirit. Like many others, 2016 has left me emotionally drained, and so far, not even steamed eggnog has moved me to fa-la-la-la-la’ing. […]

Newton Three-Point Shooting Downs Oskaloosa Boys, 70-57

by Doug DeKock Oskaloosa, Iowa – Some teams live by the three-point shot, and die by the three-point shot. On Tuesday night, Newton was plenty alive, as they scored 27 points on nine three-pointers, as they defeated Oskaloosa, 70-57, in Little Hawkeye Conference basketball. The first quarter saw Newton on fire, as senior, Trey Vanderlaan, […]

Newton Girls Edge Oskaloosa 48-46

by Doug DeKock Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa girl’s basketball team fell into a hole early against Newton trailing 12-4 after one quarter. The Indians committed 10 turnovers which helped the Cardinals build the lead. The Indians cleaned up their play in the 2nd quarter outscoring Newton 16-14 in the quarter but more importantly only […]

Supervisors Set Local Option Sales Tax Imposition Public Hearing

Mahaska County Courthouse

Oskaloosa, Iowa – At their regular meeting of the Mahaska County Supervisors, the supervisors voted unanimously to set January 3, 2017 at 9 a.m. as the date and time for a public hearing on the imposition of the local option sales tax. On the November 8 general election ballot, rural residents overwhelmingly approved the renewal […]

City Council Approves Traffic Study

Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa, Iowa – At a regular meeting of the Oskaloosa City Council, the council voted unanimously to contract with Snyder & Associates for a comprehensive traffic study along the Highways 92, 63, and 23 corridors. According to city council agenda information, the study is expected to improve traffic efficiency and safety, minimize traffic delays and […]

School Board Considers Alternate High School Scheduling

Oskaloosa Community School Board

Oskaloosa, Iowa – At their regular meeting this past week, the Oskaloosa School Board heard a report from several high school teachers related to semester/trimester scheduling. The Oskaloosa High School currently operates on a trimester schedule, and is one of few schools in the area to do so. Talks among administration have been ongoing for […]

           

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