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Oskaloosa, Iowa – At the Muse Music Store in downtown Oskaloosa, you find people of all ages there, looking at and discussing instruments, but you also find them there to learn more about their favorite instruments. Two sisters, who are guitar students there, had a recital over the holidays, and they each took their turn […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office told the Mahaska County Supervisors that long-time deputy Randy Poe would be retiring from service. Poe has served the community for the past 28 years. “I know it wasn’t an easy decision for him,” said Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem. Poe’s last day as a Mahaska […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be 79% effective, the company announced Monday. The drug manufacturer said its experts […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – With it officially being Spring in Iowa, the browns of Winter will give way to green grass, flowers, farmers working the fields, and warmer breezes. Those warm breezes will also bring with it the chance for severe weather. When the chance for severe weather is possible, the National Weather Service (NWS) will […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News Australians are hoping that torrential rainfall will drown out the plague of rodents that many are battling. The rats […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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Kansas City, Missouri – Its game day for the William Penn Statesmen Men’s Basketball team. The team is returning to Municipal Auditorium, where according to the Las Vegas oddsmakers, was predicted last year to take it all, but COVID-19 brought the tournament to a halt. On Saturday, the team won their opening round game in […]

Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News Needle-free COVID-19 vaccines may be available later this year. Up to eight new immunizations may be ready for regulatory […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Monday, March 22nd, 2021 the Mahaska County Law Enforcement Center, located at 214 High Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA will once again be open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to wear a face mask and practice social distancing while inside the Law Center The Mahaska County Jail […]
Mar 18 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The United Way of Mahaska County wants to help you file your taxes to receive your COVID stimulus checks. Many residents that don’t have to file taxes may be wondering where their stimulus checks are and may be convinced they aren’t eligible to receive them. Solving that problem may be as easy […]
Mar 18 2021 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – A year after the COVID-19 virus found its way to Iowa, healthcare workers utilize new tools and techniques to help bring an end to the pandemic. Oskaloosa News hosted a delegation from Mahaska Health, which included Dr. Tim Breon, Public Health’s Patty Malloy, and Mahaska County Emergency Manager Jamey Robinson, to talk […]
Mar 16 2021 | Posted in
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