Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians made their way to the state playoffs for the second consecutive year, only to be defeated in the first round for the second year in a row. The Indians had two scores on the evening, with the first coming in the form of an Aaron Blom field goal […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For some Oskaloosa Elementary students, Thursday’s lunch was a monster of a day for them to remember. Oskaloosa’s own Tyler Menninga signed autographs and shared his experience of driving one of the most recognizable names in motorsports, Grave Digger. Grave Digger is celebrating its 35th year as a monster truck in the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The former Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter director, Lindsey Sime was sentenced this week in Mahaska County District Court. Sime pled guilty to the crimes of Credit Card Fraud (Aggravated Misdemeanor) and Theft in the Third Degree in earlier court proceedings. District Associate Judge Rose Anne Mefford sentenced Sime to two years, less […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met for the second time during October and heard a presentation by Eagle Point Solar, as well as discussed staff salary structure. Larry Steffen, Vice President of Sales at Eagle Point Solar made a presentation to the board about what a solar system could potentially do for the […]
New Sharon, Iowa – Coaches can make significant impacts on young people’s lives, and some coaches just stand out. North Mahaska Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Groom has been racking up votes in a contest sponsored by US Cellular named ‘Most Valuable Coach.’ Groom was recognized as one of those coaches making a “profound impact” in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When there is an emergency, we’re all familiar with the procedure to pick up the phone and call 911. What happens if you are in a situation where calling 911 may put you in further danger, or you can’t speak due to an injury? Text to 911 is coming online across Iowa, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The spooky time of year is upon us, and members of the Oskaloosa Community Theater helped to bring a classic tale to life on Saturday afternoon. Rachel Singley and Allison McGuire were the two Oskaloosa Community Theater (OCT) members who helped to plan and coordinate the Murder in Wonderland and Victorian carnival […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was a proud moment that symbolized and affirmed all the hard work was paying off when Oskaloosa Police Officer Brandon Blanchard was recognized as Officer of the Year for 2017. Blanchard, a senior patrol officer, got started in his law enforcement career as an intern back in 2012 when he was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The long bus ride back from West Burlington Friday night was filled with excitement coming off the win against West Burlington/Notre Dame 56-13. There was some apprehension on that ride home, not knowing for sure if that was going to be the final game of the season, or if their slim chance […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The position for city council at large has two open seats this election cycle, and four individuals are seeking those. The incumbents Scottie Moore and Tom Walling are being challenged by Wyatt Russell and Charlie Comfort. Russell came to the Oskaloosa area when he was five years old, and graduated from Oskaloosa […]
