Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Public Information Board met on February 15th, 2024, to discuss the four complaints filed by Mahaska County residents that the SCRAA “Executive Committee” of representatives Jim Hansen (Chair) from Oskaloosa and Kevin Gaul from Pella (Vice-Chair), and with city representatives Amal Eltahir (Oskaloosa), and Mike Nardini (Pella) who are […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On February 15, 2024, Jeremy Dillion Kleine, a 45-year-old resident of Oskaloosa, Iowa, was arrested on allegations of four counts of second-degree sexual abuse involving children under 12. This arrest follows an extensive investigation into claims dating back to 2010. Kleine was detained at his home and is now held at the […]
In a tragic incident on February 16, 2024, just after 6:40 am, on Highway 146 and 520th Ave, a New Sharon man lost his life. A 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 30-year-old Jamal Gant of Oskaloosa, left the roadway. The vehicle rolled into the east ditch, landing on its roof and resulting in the death […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – In response to a question at Coffee and Conversation on Saturday, Oskaloosa Community School District Mike Fisher responded by outlining the district’s steps to ensure the security of its students and staff. Fisher shared insights into the comprehensive safety measures the district has implemented, highlighting the evolving strategies to combat potential threats. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Following the recent resignation of Steve Burnett, the City Council of Oskaloosa, Iowa, has announced plans to hold a special election to fill the now-vacant Fourth Ward City Council seat. The election is scheduled for April 2nd, 2024, setting the stage for candidates to step forward in the coming weeks. The vacancy, […]
In 1977, the agricultural sector witnessed a significant breakthrough when Kelderman Manufacturing responded to a local farmer’s plea for a solution to harvest wind and storm-damaged corn. The introduction of the Kelderman Down Corn Reel transformed the way farmers approached damaged crops, offering a lifeline to salvage corn that would otherwise be lost to the […]
Oskaloosa High School and Middle School are thrilled to announce their upcoming choir concert, a musical showcase featuring the exceptional talents of over 100 dedicated student singers. This eagerly anticipated event will highlight the hard work and passion of the students from the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Middle School Choir under the direction of […]
A frantic call for help from an incident Friday evening just after 5 p.m. had local emergency services go to the scene of a serious accident. The serious accident involved a young child and a semi-truck on N Market in Oskaloosa. According to first responders, the child, while attempting to cross the highway on foot, […]
During Monday night’s Oskaloosa City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Drost swore in two new officers to the Oskaloosa Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Drost administered the Oath of Office to new Police Officers Cale Holmberg and Richard Fortney. Cale Holmberg’s journey from the sports arenas of Oskaloosa High School to the front lines […]
On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session in the 3rd-floor conference room inside the Mahaksa County Courthouse. In a previous article, we outlined a potential agreement between Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa regarding the two entities taking over the 911 system from its current arrangement. The negotiations […]
