Oskaloosa, Iowa – As the new school year gets into gear, Mike Fisher, Superintendent of the Oskaloosa School District, expressed confidence and excitement about the district’s readiness to embrace the upcoming challenges and opportunities. “We’re really prepared. And, you know, feel really good about what we’re coming into,” Fisher said, emphasizing the district’s ongoing commitment […]
Oskaloosa’s Titus Doak, an employee at Fareway, has claimed the title of Iowa’s Best Bagger in a statewide competition held at the Iowa State Fair. Doak, 17, emerged as the top contender among 16 participants, marking the first time an employee from the Oskaloosa Fareway store has won the state competition. The Iowa Best Bagger […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for their regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting covered a variety of topics, including approvals of bills, payroll changes, and upcoming events. Key Decisions and Discussions: Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes: The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and […]
The Oskaloosa City Council convened for its regular session on August 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor David Krutzfeldt presiding. The meeting was well-attended, with all council members present: Almond, Caligiuri, Comfort, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian. Community Comments During the community comments segment, three residents voiced their concerns and updates: Alicia Helm from […]
Oskaloosa, IA — In a ceremony held at the Oskaloosa Armory on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Staff Sergeant Nicolas M. Darland of the Iowa National Guard was awarded the Iowa Medal of Merit for his exceptional courage in saving the life of a fellow Iowan, Nathan Kessler. The incident occurred on December 18, 2023, in […]
Mahaska County, IA—August 27, 2024— The Mahaska County Auditor’s Office has officially begun accepting requests for absentee ballots for the upcoming elections. Residents can request their absentee ballots by calling the Auditor’s Office at 641-673-7148 or by visiting the office in person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. […]
Knoxville, Iowa – Jeff Jorgenson, a local flight instructor and author of the award-winning book “Open Air Flight Club,” has taken a unique approach to support aviation education by donating his rare 1979 Mustang Pace Car Edition to be raffled off. The proceeds from the raffle will benefit the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Open Air Education, […]
University Park, IA – The George Daily Auditorium will host a free concert featuring the acclaimed Nashville Americana duo Goldpine on Thursday, August 22, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Woodhaven Amphitheatre in University Park, offering a unique opportunity for music lovers in the area to experience the duo’s powerful live […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse. The meeting, which was live-streamed and accessible via audio conferencing, covered a broad agenda ranging from salary revisions to discussions on county infrastructure and personnel changes. Key Agenda Items Approval […]
The Oskaloosa City Council held its regular meeting on August 5, 2024, at City Hall, with Mayor David Krutzfeldt presiding. The meeting opened with an invocation led by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All council members were present for the session. Public Comments During the public comment period, Alicia Helm of 401 […]
