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VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION

Mahaska County Courthouse

A Mahaska County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Press Release Mahaska County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Susan L. Brown, is asking those eligible voters in Mahaska County who have not yet registered or changed their Mahaska County address with her office to consider doing so before the early voter registration deadline of 5:00 p.m. […]

Dreams And Hard Work Are Paying Off For Local Musical Talent

Brittany Sword "Colors"

April 24th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – You can often hear her voice and acoustic guitar around different venues in Oskaloosa and Mahaska County. Lately, she and her guitar have been traveling Iowa and the midwest. Her fan base continues to grow, and the desire to take some of that distinctive sound with it. Brittany Sword’s […]

Oskaloosa High School Student Council Earns Top National Award

Oskaloosa High School

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Oskaloosa High School student council has been recognized as a 2022 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National of Student Council (NatStuCo). The NatStuCo program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary […]

Septer Looks Back On Career Of Change

Mahaska County Jail Administrator Larry Septer (file photo)

April 19th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – At the end of April, Mahaska County Jail Administrator Larry Septer will turn in his keys to the jail cell for the last time, a career that spans over 30 years. Septer, hired in 1988 by then-Sheriff Joe Beal, served four sheriffs, being appointed as the jail administrator in […]

Council Moves Forward On South East Connector Grant

Oskaloosa City Hall

April 19th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in a regular session on Monday at 6 pm inside the council chambers of city hall. The Council approved and authorized the application for a State of Iowa Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy Grant (RISE) for the US 63 – IA 23 Connector Project. Councilmember […]

Supervisors Accept Auditors Resignation

Mahaska County Auditor Sue Brown

April 19th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held their regular session on Monday, April 18th, 2022, in the 3rd-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Mahaska County Emergency Manager Jamey Robinson highlighted a recent law change relating to 911 and potential […]

Southern Iowa Speedway Season Opener Delayed One Week

Southern Iowa Speedway

Oskaloosa, Iowa: The racing season opener at the Southern Iowa Speedway has been rescheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 27th. The cold wet conditions coupled with a miserable forecast has forced the officials of the Southern Iowa Speedway to delay the season opener. Wednesday, April 27th will be College night sponsored by KBOE Radio, […]

Oskaloosa School Board Approves Budget For Upcoming School Year

Oskaloosa Community School Board

April 16th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board was in regular session on April 12th, 2022. Vice-Chair Charlie Comfort helped lead the meeting, while Chair Sharma Parlett was available via telephone. First on the docket was the public hearing to certify the 2022-2023 budget and then the sale of the student construction house. […]

Oskaloosa Main Street Welcomes New Director

Amy Brainard is Oskaloosa's newest Main Street Director.

April 17th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Main Street is a storied institution in Iowa, one of the first in Iowa. Amy Brainard is the new director for the Main Street Program in Oskaloosa after being involved with the 4H program in Mahaska County for the past decade. Brainard sees the opportunity to help lead […]

Iowa Employment Presenting Challenges And Opportunities

One of the many facilities at the new early childhood development center.

April 17th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s been a part of the conversation around Iowa and the nation over the past year, hiring and retaining individuals at places of employment. Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3 percent in March of 2022, down from 3.5 percent in February which was down from January 2022. At the […]

           

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