Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, where the South Central Behavioral Health Region took center stage. Supervisors Mark Doland and Mark Groenendyk were in attendance, while Willie Van Weelden was not. Appanoose, Davis, Wapello, and Mahaska County make up the four county region. When originally formed, each county had […]
Knoxville, Iowa – A sunny afternoon almost turned tragic when a gyrocopter with 2 individuals on board crashed just outside the Knoxville, Iowa airport on Monday afternoon. Jeff Jorgenson was a passenger on the aircraft, and he gave his friend Monte Goodyk a short interview before taking off. Excitement could be heard in his voice […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s an Oskaloosa tradition that goes back more than 15 years. Bank Iowa and area businesses get together to provide an egg hunt, featuring more than 4,000 eggs, and some pretty cool prizes. Besides the businesses, it’s an opportunity for 4-H kids to help out, and eventually become leaders themselves. Emmit Boender […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An Oskaloosa family is homeless after fire destroyed a large portion of their home at 1201 3rd Avenue West. The call for help went out just after 12:15pm on Easter Sunday afternoon. Ron Roland and his wife currently occupied the home, and when neighbors heard what sounded like an explosion, they became […]
Lake Red Rock – Training to save lives has first responders learning and renewing skills. One of those skills is how to work together during an active shooter situation. Four members of the Oskaloosa Police Department took part in the three-day course held at Elk Rock State Park near Lake Red Rock. Thirty-one officers in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When the world seems to be falling apart, and you pick up your phone and dial 911, you want help to arrive to your door as soon as possible. Mahaska County dispatchers hear it all: the cries of a mother whose child is in distress or a suicidal person as they make […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The acclaimed U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a free concert at the George Daily Auditorium on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The concert in Oskaloosa is sponsored by the Oskaloosa Herald and KBOE/KMZN. These enlisted professional musicians play big band jazz, bebop, swing, and modern jazz. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Who would have guessed that writing an essay at 1am would get you an opportunity to speak one-on-one with an Iowa standout. “I didn’t think anything would come of it,” says Hannah Hirl. It was frustrating, as students from Oskaloosa High School started Tweeting out photos of the Hollywood stars being at […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – After 9 decades, many would call the Osky Relays a tradition, making participation and records all the more special, especially fighting a very stiff wind. Oskaloosa Boys Track Head Coach Mike Sterner said, “Our Indians made more strides of growth, including breaking 2 meet records, and likely qualifying for the Drake Relays […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Art Center has a new home in Oskaloosa, and members are excited to, once again, have a place to encourage art participation in the community. Sarah Kargol is a member of the Oskaloosa Art Center, and she spoke about the exciting things that are going to be taking place at […]
