Stories written by K.Allsup

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The discussion about the funding and potential future of 911 services and its funding continued Monday during the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors meeting. “The conversation is getting more intense as we go along,” said Mark Groenendyk, chair of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors, and the process taking place to find […]
Apr 9 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – This past Wednesday, officers from the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office played a significant role in helping bring an end to a high-speed chase that began in Van Buren County around 1:30 pm. The chase entered Wapello County near Eldon and eventually found its way onto Highway 63, […]
Apr 6 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s the same ol’ story for the past year about how COVID-19 has changed the way we live, play, and learn. For local elementary students, the past year has been very different than years prior, and one of those are opportunities to leave the confines of a classroom and explore something new. […]
Apr 4 2021 | Posted in
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The annual World Autism Awareness Day was Friday April 2 of this year. On Friday night, Nolanne Rust and others gathered at the square, to celebrate the day and to recognize those with Autism. “Today is actually World Autism Awareness Day. So it’s actually a global Autism Awareness Day. Autism Awareness, in general, is […]
Apr 4 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The current Mahaska County Supervisors Chairman, Mark Allen Groenendyk, was charged with violation of a no-contact order on Sunday evening. The charge is a simple misdemeanor. The no-contact order stems from a February 6th charge of Domestic Violence made against Groenendyk. According to the arresting officer, Deputy Goemaat, he verified the wording […]
Mar 29 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The South Central Regional Airport Agency (SCRAA) Board met in a virtual meeting this past week to consider a land lease and to be updated on the entity’s financial status. The Board considered renting land it now owns to Leland Van Kooten for $30,510 until February 28, 2022. That amount and terms […]
Mar 29 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is a saying, ‘Every dog has its day.’ For one pup at the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, that day came when a group of volunteers helped shuttle it halfway across the country. The story began in late October of 2020 when a stray dog came into the shelter. After some testing, […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – At the Muse Music Store in downtown Oskaloosa, you find people of all ages there, looking at and discussing instruments, but you also find them there to learn more about their favorite instruments. Two sisters, who are guitar students there, had a recital over the holidays, and they each took their turn […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office told the Mahaska County Supervisors that long-time deputy Randy Poe would be retiring from service. Poe has served the community for the past 28 years. “I know it wasn’t an easy decision for him,” said Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem. Poe’s last day as a Mahaska […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be 79% effective, the company announced Monday. The drug manufacturer said its experts […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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