Newton, Iowa – It was a return home for Oskaloosa Head Football Coach Jake Jenkins. It was the first time he was returning home to Newton, but this time he was on the opposite side of the field and using the newly renamed visitor’s locker room, which was named in honor of his father. His […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It began as part of the “Healthiest State” initiative set out by then Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. “The intent of the Healthiest State Walk is to encourage Iowans to take their own steps that will help us improve our state’s well-being rank,” Branstad said back in 2012. “The Healthiest State Initiative this […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The premise of Coffee with a Cop is to allow citizens to hold a conversation with their local law enforcement in an inviting setting. Many people’s first interaction with law enforcement is often under highly stressful situations. Sitting down over a cup of coffee allows people to discuss anything from the weather […]
Dubuque–William Penn women’s volleyball team was on the road Tuesday as they took on inner-state conference foe Clarke. The Statesmen (8-11, 3-7 Heart) came into the Heart of America Athletic Conference match playing some good volleyball over their last three matches, coming out with two wins and taking a set from #7 Grand View. Unfortunately, […]
October 2019 Lawrence W. Everett November 2, 1920, June 28, 2019 United States Army Air Corps. The flag flying over the bandstand during October is in honor of Lawrence Everett. A Lacey High School 1938 graduate, Lawrence worked on the farm until beginning a two-year agriculture program at Iowa State College in 1940. While there […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The youth of Mahaska County had an opportunity to explore the outdoors, and many of the activities that make up the experience of enjoying the recreation it provides. The yearly Youth Outdoor Field Day event is hosted by the Mahaska County Conservation and is now in its sixteenth year of introducing young, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sky was grey, and the radar indicated that it could be just a matter of time before the rain started to come down. The K-9 5k is now in its 7th year and replaced Woofstock as the fall fundraiser for the shelter. Shana Smith explained that the money raised from the […]
Fremont, Iowa – In its second year, Stinkfest has people talking about what some may have considered a weed, but a delicious condiment to others. Dixie Albertson with Fremont’s Stinkfest spoke about how the community event came to be. “Stinkfest was dreamt up in early 2018 by a group of local retirees,” said Albertson. [They] […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Site A Landowners is an unincorporated nonprofit association organized under Iowa Code chapter 501B, and constituents of Mahaska County have filed suit against the South Central Regional Airport Agency, City of Pella, City of Oskaloosa, and Mahaska County. “Site A landowners opposes the proposed regional airport, its proposed location, the 28E Agreement […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An Oskaloosa mother previously convicted of First Degree Murder and Child Endangerment Resulting In Death had her convictions overturned in December of 2018. A new trial was prepared and moved out of Mahaska County. Just days before her next trial, Ritenour pleaded guilty to the charge of Child Endangerment Resulting In Death, […]
