Oskaloosa, Iowa – Luke Vanhemert, 23, of Oskaloosa, IA, is charged with the 2nd Degree Murder of Marquis Todd. Vanhemert has requested a speedy trial in that case. The Mahaska County 911 Center received a call at approximately 10:50 pm, March 1st, about a fight that occurred at 603 North 3rd Street in Oskaloosa. Law […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland says he won’t resign his position as county supervisor, even after federal documents say he no longer lives in the county. During Monday’s supervisor meeting, Oskaloosa News asked Doland what his address is. He said he is staying with a friend and county employee Pat Scanlon. Scanlon […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The downtown historic marker project inducted its second building this past week when dignitaries and the public gathered at the Mahaska County Courthouse. According to committee member Ann Brouwer, the project is made possible by the volunteer efforts of many people and businesses throughout the community. Eight downtown buildings will be recognized […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A sign in the window reads, “All you need is art.” The need to share, grow, generate and appreciate art has continued at the Oskaloosa Art Center. For the past year, the Oskaloosa Art Center has been in the heart of Oskaloosa after moving from their previous location on the east side […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of laughter and music could be heard coming from the gym at the Mahaska County YMCA this past weekend. Nick Coffey, with the YMCA, said that the event is typically held later in the spring in order to help get kids moving again as the summer season begins to approach. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For Senator Joni Ernst, completing the ‘Full Grassley’ every year in office is something she works to accomplish. Ernst says those visits to industry, or hosting town halls, gets her a lot of windshield time but also allows her to hear the concerns from Iowans she represents. This past week was Ernst’s […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police Officer Nick Landgrebe puts on his bulletproof vest and prepares to enforce traffic laws as part of a GTSB, or Governors Traffic Safety Bureau, grant. The grant money allows officers to work overtime shifts to enforce Iowa’s traffic laws, and address impaired drivers on the roadway. This past week, the […]
Legal battle brewing between elected officials on both sides. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk held a special session of Mahaska County Board of Supervisors to deliver evidence he believes proves that the 28E agreement between 911 and Emergency Management is invalid. The special session was on Wednesday, April 18, 2017. Groenendyk is […]
New Sharon, Iowa – Paramedics and first responders are learning how to best use a new tool that can help save lives. Mahaska County Emergency applied for and were awarded a Helmsley grant that provided five new Lucas 3 devices. Each device cost approximately $16,000 if purchased. The devices are automatic CPR chest compression machines. […]
Fire officials in Mahaska County have issued a burn ban to begin immediately. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff says that small recreational fires, like those in a burning ring, are allowed. The ban will remain in place until further notice
