Oskaloosa, Iowa – The battle between Mahaska County and the cities of Pella and Oskaloosa had its first day in court. At this time, Daniel Gonnerman, attorney for Mahaska County, asked for the petition to be dismissed. Parties from both sides gathered in the Mahaska County courtroom on Friday afternoon, before Judge Lucy Gamon, to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A recently released audit of the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter from the state auditors office, identifying “$13,412.43 of improper and unsupported disbursements and undeposited collections.” The former Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter director, Lindsey Sime was sentenced in late October of 2017 to two years, less credit for time already served.. Sime pled […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa boys varsity basketball team continued its winning way on Friday night in front of a packed house. The red-hot Indians pounded on the Tigers from Grinnell 76-30. Oskaloosa Head Coach Ryan Parker found out Friday night that at least four on his squad can dunk the ball. Spencer Tucker rocked […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The month of November has to hurt the bottom line of the shaving industry, but the good it does for local charities certainly more than makes up for it. In Mahaska County, several different groups participated in the ‘No Shave November’ fundraiser, with the City of Oskaloosa and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s […]
WATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting December 11, 2017 4:00 PM Location: 1208 South 7th St. Agenda 1. Approve agenda. 2. Approve minutes of the November 13, 2017 regular meeting. 3. Approve invoices and financial statements. 4. Customer forum. 5. Consideration and discussion of updating Employee Manual Section 5, Insurance Benefits, A. Health Insurance. 6. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Just over a dozen people came together this week at the Oskaloosa restaurant ‘On the Green’ to be a part of the Listening Tour hosted by Interfaith Alliance of Iowa. Connie Ryan, Executive Director of Interfaith Alliance of Iowa facilitated the evening’s discussion. Interfaith Alliance of Iowa is a statewide nonpartisan organization […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sharing your creative talents with the world can be a scary affair, but can also be greatly rewarding as well. Tasha Janssen is known by her pen name of Tasha Harper, and she’s enjoying some well deserved success with her latest work. Janssen has written a total of eight novels, three of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians boys basketball team kept the winning streak rolling on Tuesday night as they downed the Centerville Big Reds 92-65. Oskaloosa Head Coach Ryan Parker said that with the strong performance there are still things the team can do to help shore up its performances in the future. The defense […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa boys varsity basketball has now won four in a row over Pella Christian, and making it their second win of the young season on Friday night, 64-46. Junior Cole Henry lead all the Indians in scoring with 21, while senior Jarad Kruse added 15 points. Rian Yates (jr) and Xavier Foster […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Girls Varsity basketball team is struggling to find its offense this season. Turnovers hurt the Indians against an aggressive Pella Christian squad on Friday night, falling to the Eagles 21-66. Lindsey Holmberg lead the Indians with five points. Jillian Jennings (fr), Ashley Drost (jr) each had four points. Junior Emma […]
