The nonprofit is once again finding its legs after a year of regrouping. Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fresh new board is now in place with Tiffany Anderson leading the effort as the director. Some of that new energy is being shown with two new projects recently announced from the organization. Michelle Purdum, board member for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is often a party going on at Debbie’s Celebration Barn, but this past Saturday night, the community came out to party and had fun while raising money for Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. Jennifer Main was one of those person’s who helped to make the evening possible. Vicky Collette and Main helped […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On Sunday April 15th 2018 at approximately 12:43 p.m. the Mahaska County E911 Dispatch center received a call from employees at Wal-Mart reference a male stealing items from the store. Officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched and upon arrival, they arrested one male subject for the theft. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The dust is beginning to settle from Central Empire Wrestling’s event this past weekend at Nelson Pioneer Farm. The main event between Tony Storm and Rory Fox was certainly the highlight for many fans in attendance. Both professionals arrived in the ring from different paths. Fox gained notoriety on MTV’s True Life […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- There has been a motion by Site A. Landowners to intervene in the lawsuit, between the cities of Pella and Oskaloosa and Mahaska County, into the validity of the 28E agreement for a regional airport. Mahaska County’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied by Judge Lucy Gamon on December 8, 2017. On […]
Last Week was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the unseen work of the men and women who answer your call for help. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Located inside the Mahaska County Law Center is a secure room where individuals of Mahaska County 911 Communications are the first individuals you speak with when an emergency strikes. […]
On Friday April 13, 2018 the Oskaloosa Police Department charged Mason Nelson, age 19, of Ottumwa Iowa with two counts of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree. These charges stem from and investigation into allegations that on March 10th and 13th 2018 he reportedly had sexual contact with two fourteen year old juveniles while staying in Oskaloosa. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A meeting of the Oskaloosa Civil Service Commission this past week indicated that the process of hiring the city’s new police chief was down to 10 candidates. The process of finding candidates is being spearheaded by Stephen Niebur with Moulder & Associates. Niebur said there was a total of 70 applicants for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The annual Iowa Shrine Bowl will take place on July 21st, 2018 at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. On Wednesday night, the parents, siblings, Shriners, and others gathered at the American Legion in Oskaloosa to honor three area participants to this year’s game. Kyle Kilmer from BGM, Rachel Freeborn from North […]
by Ken Rozenboom IN THE LEGISLATURE Greetings from the beautiful Iowa State Capitol! We are fast approaching April 17, the 100th day of the legislative session, meaning the end of the 87th General Assembly must be getting close. The capitol is getting a little quieter, with fewer and fewer visitors. But there is still important […]
