Oskaloosa, Iowa – The discussion about sidewalks and the future discussion on how the city will handle the subject will take place at the next meeting. A resolution to set the public hearing to amend Title 17, Chapter 17.08 of the Oskaloosa Municipal Code that pertains to sidewalk requirements met a 3-3 vote on Tuesday […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In regular session on Tuesday, September 6th, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved seven payroll changes. Four of those changes were in the Sheriff’s office, while three additional payroll changes were for secondary roads. The Board also approved Bradley Grefe, from Area 15 Regional Planning, to be a designate for the […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – Road construction had traffic at a standstill on Highway 92 west of Oskaloosa on Tuesday. Four vehicles were waiting at the construction zone, when a fifth failed to notice the traffic that was stopped in front of them. Only one injury was reported, according to an Iowa State Patrol report. Richard […]
Lake Keomah, Iowa – The sun was shimmering on the waves as a stiff breeze blew across the water. Out on the lake, fishermen were found in their boats and along the shore, casting their lines into the end of summer. The Labor Day Weekend often marks the end of summer. The calendar says the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians are banged up after a big opening week against the Pella Dutch. The defending state champions are still a force to be reckoned with, even after the loss of several key players from last year’s team. For week two, the Indians hosted the Grinnell Tigers, and the players were […]
Independence, Louisiana – The storm that crashed into Louisiana in August didn’t have a name. That may be fitting as many of its victims remain faceless to the rest of the nation. The worst natural disaster since Superstorm Sandy has gained little attention from the nation. Nameless victims stare off in a gaze that is […]
Independence, Louisiana- The crew from New Sharon Fire entered Saturday rested and sore after a long first day of recovery efforts. The three members of the New Sharon crew include Josh Crouse, Dustin Briggs, and Fire Chief Steve Gerard. Those three left Mahaska County on Thursday evening after having worked all day. Driving in shifts, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking good at formal dances can be a costly affair for young ladies and their parents. according to Brei Holmes, one dress drive is looking to help make those special evenings more affordable. Holmes and her group are hosting a homecoming dress resale. The group had also done a prom dress resale […]
