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Mahaska Health Experts Talk COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine (file photo)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Experts from Mahaska Health recently sat down with Oskaloosa News to talk about the current state of COVID-19 within the county. Dr. Tim Breon and Arthur Zacharjasz sat down and answered questions about the vaccines available and if someone will be eligible for an additional dose. Additional information about boosters and more […]

Even With Low Unemployment, Employers Hopeful To Attract Talent

Several hundred people attended a job fair hosted by MCARD and IowaWORKS on Thursday afternoon at Penn Central Mall.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Chamber and Development Group Executive Director Deann De Groot says that area employers are lining up to participate in Thursday’s job fair at Penn Central Mall Thursday. As of Monday, there are 48 employers with a wide variety scheduled to be in attendance. In addition, manufacturing, government, service, and more will […]

17 Departments Take Part In Controlled Burn

Key Coop grain elevator was burnt in August of 2021 to make room for future expansion. (photo by Monte Goodyk/Oskaloosa News)

Sully, Iowa – There were 17 departments in Sully, Iowa, on Saturday, August 21st, 2021, as the Key Co-op controlled burn of some no longer needed buildings took place. Sully Fire Chief Mike Vander Molen said that 124 people signed in to help. Besides the 17 fire departments, which included New Sharon and Barnes City, […]

Disk Golf Growing In Mahaska County

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The grounds surrounding the new Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park will be offering disk golf starting with an opening tournament this weekend. T.J. Brom and the others from the Oskaloosa Disc Golf group have been busy putting the finishing touches on a new 18 hole course at Caldwell Park. Brom told […]

Disk Golf Growing In Mahaska County

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The grounds surrounding the new Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park will be offering disk golf starting with an opening tournament this weekend. T.J. Brom and the others from the Oskaloosa Disc Golf group have been busy putting the finishing touches on a new 18 hole course at Caldwell Park. Brom told […]

Sand Talks PIE And Other Efficiencies On The Square In Oskaloosa

State Auditor Rob Sand was in Oskaloosa this past week talking about his PIE initiative.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The second politician to make their way to Oskaloosa this past week was Iowa Auditor Rob Sand. Sand is the Auditor for the State of Iowa and one of the few Democrats to hold top-level positions within the State Government. Sand took office in January of 2019. During the pandemic, he hosted […]

Day Of Caring Scheduled For September 9th

United Way of Mahaska County

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The United Way of Mahaska County will be hosting their annual ‘Day of Caring’ on September 9th, 2021. The event is an organized way for volunteers to tackle needed projects around the county in a single day. Those projects have varied from painting buildings to washing windows. United Way of Mahaska County […]

Grassley Holds Question And Answer Session At Smokey Row

Guns to taxation were topics asked of Senator Grassley on Tuesday afternoon. (photo by Ginger Allsup)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley was in Oskaloosa this past week, where he hosted a question and answer session with community members. Smokey Row Coffee has played host to many politicians over the years, and the venue played host to Iowa’s senior statesmen. Grassley faced questions and comments on supply and potential […]

Chemical Spill Causes Shelter In Place Order For Eddyville

Emergency Managers from several counties, along with fire and law enforcement worked together to plot a course of action.

 Eddyville, Iowa – Emergency crews from three counties responded to the Ajinomoto facility on the west side of the Des Moines River near Eddyville. Initial reports of the incident started coming in around 8:30 in the evening of August 25th. Emergency responders quickly set up operations at the BP gas station a mile east […]

Scrimmage Helps Indians Identify Areas For Improvement

Oskaloosa Indians

 Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was the first time the 2021 Oskaloosa Indians Football squad had an opportunity to take the field, giving fans a first look. Head Coach Brett Doud said things seemed a little chaotic and disorganized at times, but the coaching staff was trying to get many people reps in and out, […]

                 

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