Two other Oskaloosa residents also sustained injuries in the accident. Grinnell, Iowa – The Iowa State Patrol reports that three individuals were killed in an accident south of Interstate 80 along Highway 146 on Friday afternoon. The call for help came in at 4:10 p.m., with the Iowa State Patrol, Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Once again, area businesses came together to recognize the work and efforts of individuals, not only in building business, but also in building our community. They took a look back to highlight the successes of 2016. Hosting its 136th annual banquet, the members of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group (OACDG), […]
GOLF CART USE Motorists may be looking at golf carts as an alternative mode of transportation for the warmer months ahead. The Oskaloosa Municipal Code does permit the use of golf carts on public streets, but as with motor vehicles; there are ordinances that govern their use on city streets. YOUR GOLF CART MUST HAVE […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the roar of a Ford V8, the caravan of antique vehicles rolled into Oskaloosa on Sunday morning. The Ford V8 was powering a 1935 Ford Tudor Sedan State Patrol car. It along with other specimens of past state patrol vehicles were part of a tour to honor Ola Babcock Miller. Secretary […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, with all members present with the exception of Erik Edgren and Carl Drost. Tom Richardson, Board President, reported that 87% of students are being referred to the office 0 to 1 times for behavioral issues in the elementary. According to Richardson, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – What started as a capstone project became reality in July of 2015, as the Oskaloosa Dog Park officially opened. Since that time, the committee that oversees the park has worked with partners to maintain and improve the facility. Some of those improvements include water fountains for not only humans, but for the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Safety lessons can be a pretty boring experience, but for young riders around Oskaloosa, getting those lessons was a bit more fun on Saturday. An obstacle course was available to them, after their bicycles were checked to make sure simple things like brakes functioned properly, before meeting with Oskaloosa Police Lieutenant Craig […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A group of smiling, laughing, wiggling, and energetic elementary/middle school-aged kids and adults met at the Oskaloosa Middle School for one last dinner, before nearly a dozen of them finish their journey. The teachers and students were here, learning more about America, Iowa, and Oskaloosa, as part of a student exchange program […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department was dispatched to 103 16th Avenue East shortly after 9:30 pm on Thursday evening due to reports of heavy smoke coming from the residence. Upon arrival, a glow could be seen coming from the northwest roof of the home. Firefighters acted quickly to knock down the flames and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowans who are on Medicaid have been facing many changes since the State of Iowa implemented a privatization plan in an effort to save money. Those changes have prompted many different responses from Iowans, especially those impacted by the changes. Iowa’s Governor Terry Branstad led the charge to privatize the process, expressing […]
