Oskaloosa, Iowa – We’ve all seen a police car go by us quickly, lights and sirens signaling to all that they are needed someplace in a hurry. We often briefly think, where are they going and what will they be doing? Then the light turns green, and we move along with our day. Those law […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office and the Oskaloosa Police Department were involved in a high-speed chase through mostly rural portions of the county beginning at approximately 4:30 pm on May 14th. The chase did eventually conclude near the intersection of 170th and Cordova Ave, where a search ensued for an individual. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The global pandemic may cause them to not celebrate those sacrifices the way they would like, but they will honor them the best way they can. On Wednesday afternoon, Joe Durian, along with volunteers from the American Legion and the VFW, among others, went section by section, and rural cemetery by cemetery […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa High School Class of 2020 has had to deal with very unusual circumstances for the end of their Senior year. From walking out of the school buildings for spring break, unknowingly for the last time. From the cancellation of sports seasons to finishing up their schoolwork online, it’s all been […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met on Tuesday evening, utilizing social distancing and technology to bring the board members together. First off, the Board recognized those teachers retiring after the 2019-2020 school year. Those honored included Wyleen Johnston – 34 years of service, Kim Lowry – 33 years of service, Renee Gatton – […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met via Zoom on Monday evening. The Oskaloosa City Council took on an application to contribute to the Oskaloosa Bypass Planning Study. The $950,126 study is looking for $100,000 of local matching funds. The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors in their Monday morning meeting approved $40,000 to go […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors was short Steve Parker on Monday. The remaining two Supervisors of Steve Wanders and Chairman Mark Groenendyk worked through the agenda together. The Board considered a resolution to approve and authorize the application for a US Department of Transportation Build Discretionary Grant for the Oskaloosa Bypass […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many buildings have hosted different businesses during their lifetime. Some, like the old Herald building located at the intersection of A Avenue and Market Street, hold significant memories for many. On the backside [west side] of that building, four boarded-up windows now help give a glimpse into the past. Matt and Sarah […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With Governor Reynolds’s proclamation, 77 counties in Iowa were able to begin the process of opening the state up for business once again. That first day brought optimism and caution as businesses learned what it would take to open their doors to customers, and for customers to begin the process of going […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – According to the State of Iowa, the amount of COVID-19 cases in Mahaska County has increased by six over the past two days. Mahaska County had been at ten cases before the jump, with seven of those individuals listed as recovered, and one individual deceased. One hundred eighty-three individuals from Mahaska County […]
