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Oskaloosa News Recap For March 4th, 2021

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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 Exam scores of high-schoolers across the state of North Carolina have declined dramatically in math and science amid the […]

Training Helps Firefighters Be Better Prepared

An Oskaloosa firefighter enters a home filled with theatrical smoke during a recent training exercise.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The smoke was dense, and the tension was real, as firefighters from around the county took the opportunity to train further and hone their skills needed to help save lives. A donated home has allowed many different first responders from the fire department and law enforcement, and more to train in various […]

Hotel-Motel Tax Approved By Voters

Fairfield Inns and Suites Oskaloosa (file photo)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Voters in Oskaloosa went to the polls on Tuesday and overwhelmingly approved a two percent increase to the city’s hotel-motel tax, voting 157 in favor, while 25 voted not to increase the tax. The old rate was 5%, with those funds being used to help Mahaska County Recreation Foundation. In a previous […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For March 3rd, 2021

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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 Cold Stone Creamery has added Lucky Charms Ice Cream to its line-up this year. According to a press release, […]

Kirby Hired As New OHS Principal

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According to an Oskaloosa School Board Announcement, Mr. Jeff Kirby has been hired as the new OHS Principal. “The Oskaloosa Community School District is excited to announce that Mr. Jeff Kirby has been hired to serve as the next Oskaloosa High School Principal. Mr. Kirby will begin his duties as OHS principal on July 1, […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For February 26th, 2021

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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 Officials in Florida want spring breakers to head elsewhere. New restrictions are being implemented to help slow the spread of […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For February 24th, 2021

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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 Dogs in Russia are changing colors. The bizarre phenomenon is occurring in and around the town of Dzerzhinsk near an […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For February 23rd, 2021

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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 The 28-year-old Oregon man blew .77 — nearly 10 times the legal limit — after a brief car chase last […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For February 22nd, 2021

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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 Coronavirus will be “mostly gone” by April, according to a John Hopkins professor and surgeon. Marty Makary, who teaches at […]

Organizers Gearing Up For 2021 BBQ 4 Badges

BBQ for Badges was a success says Kory Wright who helped to plan the event.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The annual BBQ 4 Badges has turned into a summertime staple in Oskaloosa, and some of the best in the state square off to see who is the best in smoked meats. It’s also an opportunity for area first responders to continue their rivalry with each other, as fire departments, law enforcement, […]

               

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