by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 16, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin to administer two loan and grant programs worth nearly $11 billion to boost clean energy systems in rural areas, administration officials said Tuesday. Congress approved the federal spending — $9.7 billion for a grant and loan program the department […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 15th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – An annexation plan from the City of Oskaloosa and the Iowa DOT has those opposed to a new regional airport worried their fight against the airport isn’t done yet. That plan is for Oskaloosa to annex land from the Iowa DOT along Highway 163 towards land already purchased for […]
May 13th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Saturday morning, William Penn University held graduation, sending its students into their future. A future that held some uncertainty for these students, who pushed forward with their education even during a national pandemic. The ceremony began under the direction of William Penn University President John Ottoson, who introduced […]
Press Release Iowa-based high-tech laundry facility welcomes guests OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 9, 2023) –Clean Laundry, an Iowa-basedand founded company, will open a state-of-the-art laundry facility in Oskaloosa for the first time on Tuesday, May 9th, on North G Street. The nearly 2,000-square-foot, brand-new, fully staffed location has super-sized washers and dryers that accept debit and […]
May 6th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Saturday, May 6th, Mahaska Health had the honor of celebrating Mahaska County first responders. Mayor David Krutzfeldt declared the first Saturday of May to be Mahaska County First Responder’s Day, a day to celebrate the brave men and women who tirelessly serve and protect Mahaska County […]
Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Community College has announced Josh Sash as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach of the Warriors. Officially introduced at a press conference at the Hellyer Center on Tuesday, Sash becomes the 17th head coach in program history. A graduate of Indian Hills and a former assistant coach for the Warriors, […]
May 5th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – You always find her with a smile and kind words. During a recent ceremony at the Iowa Capitol Building, Paula Falconer was recently honored by Volunteer Iowa. Those nominated and awarded have their names engraved on the Volunteer Hall of Fame plaque on permanent display in the State Historical […]
May 5th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Grass fire season appears to be wrapping up around Iowa, and not long ago, Mahaska County Conservation hosted a controlled burn at the Environmental Learning Center. The prairie grass surrounding the center was recently burned to help control invasive plants and provide nutrients for the native prairie grass and […]
