Oskaloosa, Iowa – The story is a common one this past year, COVID-19 has changed the way things are done, but many times, people come up with solutions to help make the most of it. That can be said for Debbie Stevens from William Penn University Career Services. Stevens and William Penn have traditionally […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department was called to a garage fire in the 1100 block of 4th Avenue East just after 6:40 pm on Sunday evening. The ‘All In’ page was sounded for the Oskaloosa Fire Department, and all reserve and full-time personnel then responded. Upon arrival, fire crews found that the structure […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – ‘Pinatas For A Purpose’ was held on Wednesday evening inside of Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. The pinata creations helped to raise over $500 to help students at OHS attend the Special Olympics. OHS Senior Jaden Moore talked with Oskaloosa News about the fundraiser.
Mahaska County, Iowa – In a recent press release, Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem expressed his support of Marsy’s Law. The legislation would push to have victims’ rights protected constitutionally. “Defendants have a lot of constitutional rights, both in Iowa and at the federal level, and rightfully so to protect their legal interest,” said […]
Event features a full day of activities to celebrate kids being kids. Oskaloosa, IA 4/22/2021—Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, the MAHASKA COUNTY YMCA is hosting their annual Healthy Kids Day® on 5/15/2021 encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids. While […]
Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk has entered a guilty plea of assault in regards to a February incident. The plea reads as follows: COMES NOW the defendant and hereby enters a guilty plea to the lesser included offense of Assault, a simple misdemeanor. As a factual basis the defendant states that on February 6, 2021 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The American Legion and the American Legion Auxillary can trace their roots to the ‘Great War.’ In Oskaloosa, the American Legion is known as the Harry L. Anderson Legion Post #34, in honor of the first casualty from Mahaska County, who died in that war at the age of 17. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2021 edition of Eggs and Issues came to a close on Saturday morning with a visit from Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Miller-Meeks spoke about the United States southern border and the current situation at the Rio Grande Valley, where she had recently returned from an official visit. “I heard from the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa’s Lt. Governor Adam Gregg recently made a stop in Oskaloosa, visiting with small business owner Jennifer Maxwell about her store ‘Salvaged Design.’ On his annual 99-county tour, Gregg spoke with Maxwell about the creative ways she was able to stay in business during the height of the global pandemic. Maxwell had […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Several law enforcement agencies gathered at an apartment building in the 300 block of 1st Avenue East on Tuesday morning. Oskaloosa Police Chief Ben Boeke said that a subject, Elijah John Utterback, who was wanted by law enforcement, was spotted by an officer in an unmarked car. Utterback was reported to have […]
