Oskaloosa, Iowa – Law enforcement was notified on Friday morning by staff at MHP over some safety concerns. MHP CEO Kevin DeRonde released a statement. “At MHP, the safety of our employees and community is of utmost importance. Following an incident today, a member of the MHP staff has been terminated as a result. Our […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, two students found a loaded magazine from an unidentified firearm while at recess on the north side of the elementary building. The Oskaloosa Police Department and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were called to aid in the investigation. School officials state that no firearm was found on or near […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – E-Cycling helps to keep harmful substances from entering landfills, but it also helps to recover valuable resources that can be used to make a new product. MCG has hosted the annual E-Cycling Event for over a decade now, amassing over 300,000 pounds of electronics since 2007, said Eddie Pierson of Mahaska Communications […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa’s 2nd Congressional Representative Dave Loebsack was in Oskaloosa during the noon hour to meet with, and talk with constituents about what was on their minds. Loebsack walked from table to table greeting many, ending up at the table of Verna Bolibaugh. “When are the Republicans and the Democrats going to work […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Chalk marks surrounded the bandstand in downtown Oskaloosa on Saturday morning. William Penn’s Digital Communication program teamed up with FACE of Mahaska County, and Mahaska County United Way for this year’s event. Chalking the sidewalks of downtown Oskaloosa officially got underway at 10 am and went until noon, with a free will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The planting of a tree in someone’s memory is a living tribute that will benefit future generations and provide a long-lasting memorial. On Saturday, family, friends, students, and faculty of Wm. Penn gathered just outside the northwest corner of the Penn Activity Center (PAC) to plant a tree in memory of Marquis […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Shortly after 10 am on Friday morning, approximately 75 students from the Oskaloosa High School walked out of class to raise awareness of gun violence in schools. The group walked out the front door of the high school towards 3rd Street, then made their way to the flag pole in front of […]
The nonprofit is once again finding its legs after a year of regrouping. Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fresh new board is now in place with Tiffany Anderson leading the effort as the director. Some of that new energy is being shown with two new projects recently announced from the organization. Michelle Purdum, board member for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met in regular session on Wednesday afternoon. The day of the meeting has been changed due to Supervisor Mark Doland needing a different day due to his new job. The supervisors approved the bids for roof replacement and the masonry project of the Mahaska County Law Enforcement Center. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday evening, with Mayor Pro tempore Doug Yates presiding. The council heard from Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff in regards to code enforcement for the first quarter of 2018. Neff said that there was a total of 61 violations in the first quarter. […]
