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Gov. Reynolds Appoints Michael Carpenter, Eric Nelson, and Patrick Smith as District Judges

Mahaska County Courthouse

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointments of Michael Carpenter as a district judge in Judicial Election District 8A, Eric Nelson as a district judge in Judicial Election District 4, and Patrick Smith as a district judge in Judicial Election District 5C. Carpenter, of Ottumwa, Iowa, currently serves as attorney at Gaumer, […]

On a Picture-Perfect Saturday, Art on the Square was held in Downtown Oskaloosa!

Ava Westercamp, of Beacon, won 1st place at the 2023 Art on the Square for Emerging Artist.

(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – On this past picture-perfect Saturday, Art on the Square returned for its 54th year. Festivities included over 30 artist booths, an Emerging Artist area for first-time participants, live local musicians from Muse Music Store, a Coloring Wall, a StoryWalk™ and kids’ activities thanks to ISU Extension and Outreach of Mahaska County. Surrounding […]

Opposition To Regional Airport Vocal In Response To Continued Push For Land

Jim Van Zomeren and his daughter Anna Schafer (right) look at a map of the airport with Jerry Searle, a planner with HDR, while other landowners discuss in the background.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The plan to develop a regional airport has been discussed for nearly two decades. Any early plan didn’t pan out, and then over thirteen years ago, the cities of Pella and Oskaloosa began working on a plan to develop a regional airport between the two cities. Mahaska County joined in, and the […]

Mahaska Health Facilities Team and Randy Glandon Honored with Excellence Awards

Mahaska Health is delighted to announce the Facilities Team and Randy Glandon, Maintenance Supervisor, have been recognized and honored with esteemed awards for their exceptional contributions.

June 9, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health is delighted to announce the Facilities Team and Randy Glandon, Maintenance Supervisor, have been recognized and honored with esteemed awards for their exceptional contributions. The Facilities Team was awarded the Mahaska Health Team Achievement Award in acknowledgment of its dedication to providing excellent service to the organization. The […]

Removal Of Mayor On Eddyville Council Agenda

Eddyville City Council for June 5th, 2023.

 Eddyville, Iowa – During last week’s regular city council meeting for the city of Eddyville, a simple agenda item, “4- Discussion and possible action on removing mayor,” was listed. We’ve included video of the agenda item above for your reference. The current mayor of Eddyville is Debbie Sundeen, and her term is up at […]

Iowa DOT Moves Forward With Southeast Connector

Location of a possible SE Connector

Grant contingent upon completion of certified site Burlington, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission met on Tuesday morning to discuss their level of funding participation in a Highway 23/63 connector. Despite other points of contention between the city of Oskaloosa and Mahaska County, both entities came to the table nearly three years ago […]

After 50 Years, Art On The Square Shows Why It’s Still Relevant

There were many activities for almost everyone at Art on the Square Saturday, including a coloring wall that allowed young artists a chance to express themselves.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – For over half a century, Oskaloosa has celebrated the artists that make up its community and those in the Midwest region. After all these years, Oskaloosa’s Art On The Square still showcases some of the finest artists and their creativity during the day-long event on the Square. The Oskaloosa Main Street has […]

New USS Iowa submarine to be christened June 17; watch parties planned statewide

The bow section of the USS Iowa. (Iowa commissioning committee photo.)

by Patrick Kinney, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 8, 2023 WATERLOO – A new U.S Navy vessel named for the state of Iowa will be christened Father’s Day weekend, supported by the granddaughter and grandniece of five Waterloo brothers killed during World War II and a retired submarine officer from Cedar Rapids. The USS Iowa submarine, […]

Annual BBQ-4-Badges This Friday And Saturday

BBQ 4 Badges 2020

June 10th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The BBQ smells from last year may have faded, but fear not, as this coming weekend, the smell of some of the best BBQ artists will once again fill the air in downtown Oskaloosa. We recently spoke with Wyndell Campbell about this year’s event, which benefits the first responders […]

Oskaloosa Receives 300k In Brownfields Funding

Environmental Protection Agency

LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 8, 2023) – On Friday, June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $300,000 ceremonial check to the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The city will host the ceremony at the Oskaloosa Town Square. EPA selected the City of Oskaloosa for a Brownfields Assessment Grant. Community-wide grant funds […]

           

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