Press Release from Stop the Airport from being built in Mahaska County 5/18/2023 Even after a hard loss at the Iowa Supreme Court over the legality of the 28E Agreement for the construction of a regional airport, the City of Oskaloosa is still trying to find a way to get it built. Osky residents who […]
Paula Kennedy Comstock May 12, 1964 – May 17, 2023 Leighton, Iowa | Age 59 Paula Kennedy Comstock, 59, of Leighton, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Paula Denise Sysel was born on May 12, 1964, to Kenneth Eugene and Jeanie Faye (Oldnettle) Kennedy in Fayetteville, […]
The Oskaloosa Girls Track and Field team had their end-of-season banquet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Oskaloosa Girls Track & Field 2023 Team Awards Rookie of the Year – top freshman on the team Tierney Carter Most Improved – This individual has shown the most improvement throughout the season in their individual events. Regan Abrahamson […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday night Copeland Auto Body sponsored First Responders night at the Southern Iowa Speedway, the First Responders and all the fans were treated to an entertaining night of racing in five divisions with the final checkered flag of the night waving at 9:30 pm. The Midstate Machine Stock Car Feature […]
Brooklyn Joleen Hale May 16, 2023 – May 16, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa Brooklyn Joleen Hale, stillborn daughter of Ethan and Tiffany (Taghon) Hale, was born at the MHP Emergency Room in Oskaloosa on May 16, 2023. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Ethan and Tiffany Hale of Sigourney; maternal grandparents, Dan Taghon […]
BUSSEY – North Mahaska scored seven runs in its baseball opener at Twin Cedars Tuesday, but physical and mental errors put a damper on the outing as Twin Cedars won 12-7. It was the second game in as many days for the host Sabers. North Mahaska (0-1) scored in the first inning taking advantage of […]
PELLA — A combined five student-athletes from the Central College softball and baseball teams were revealed as selections to the College Sports Communicator Division III Academic All-District teams Tuesday afternoon. Madison Farrington (senior, Marshalltown, East Marshall HS), Carson Fisk (senior, Searsboro, Lynnville-Sully HS), Emma Jensen (sophomore, Earlham) and Sydni Husiman (senior, Treynor) represent the Dutch […]
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing the benefits of saving with IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “Being able to save for Qualified Disability Expenses helps individuals achieve their better life experience,” stated Smith, administrator of IAble. “When someone invests in IAble, they have the ability to save for their […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 15, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during […]
May 15, 2023 The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is offering a grant opportunity for individuals looking to open a new restaurant or brew pub in Mahaska County. “This is a one-time grant in the amount of $15,000,” said Deann DeGroot, Executive Director of the Chamber. “Current data shows Mahaska County is losing 60% of […]
