Oskaloosa, Iowa – The ol’ wives tale of April showers bring May flowers says, things begin to bloom. At Nelson Pioneer Farm, May brought opening day and a chance for Margaret Spiegel to bloom as the director for the museum and farm. Spiegel is the curator and administrator of the farm and museum, which is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group gathered on Thursday evening to recognize the accomplishment of the people and businesses that make our community what it is. At the 137th annual banquet, Outgoing State Legislator and Marine Corp General Guy Vander Linden was named Citizen of the Year. Others recognized for their […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police Officer, Janay Pritchett, 25, is now facing three charges after an alleged domestic incident. As of Friday, May 11th, Pritchett’s employment with the Oskaloosa Police Department was terminated. Pritchett is facing two counts of Domestic Abuse Assult. According to court documents, the second offense charge stems from a prior conviction/deferred […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- “It’s something we’ve needed for forty years,” said retired Fire Chief Frank Glandon. The Oskaloosa Fire Department got their newest piece of firefighting equipment in on Wednesday afternoon. It was driven by a delivery company from Maryland to Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa City Manager Michael Schrock was with the department as they looked over the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Second Ward city council representative Tom Jimenez tendered his resignation from the Oskaloosa City Council on Monday night. During his announcement, Jimenez stated he is moving out of his district. “I appreciate it,” said Jimenez to the remaining council members. “It’s been quite the pleasure working with all of you.” City […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In an email sent to Mahaska County officials on Monday morning, Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland officially tendered his resignation effective June 5, 2018. The email states, “As you all know there has been a dispute brought forth regarding my eligibility to continue to serve as Mahaska County Supervisor. While I remain […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – And just like that, another class of students walk across the stage at William Penn University, ready to face their future. Those students come from all over the United States and dozens of countries around the world. Penn prides itself on its rich diversity, and being a place where that diversity helps […]
The Mahaska County YMCA Webster location, 508 South 7th Street, Oskaloosa, has achieved a level 4 Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) rating from the Iowa Department of Human Services. This level 4 rating is based on a five level scale of quality measures. Previously, the facility had garnered a level 3 rating. Iowa’s QRS is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When you live in a place for some time, you can often overlook the treasures in your own backyard. Oskaloosa holds several homes that are treasures to those that have an interest in Mid-Century Modern, which include the Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Oskaloosa is home to two of those treasures. Suzie Fredregill, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police Officer Janay Pritchett was arrested the morning of May 4th, 2018 and charged with Harassment – 1st Degree, and Domestic Abuse Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon by the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office. In court documents obtained by Oskaloosa News, it says; “On Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 at approximately 11:40 […]
