Legislative District lines in Mahaska County have changed with the redistricting that was recently done following the 2020 census. This is done every ten years and affects both Iowa House and Senate districts throughout the state. New districts in Mahaska County are Senate #19 and #44 and House #37 and #88. Also, Mahaska County is […]
April 24th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – You often hear them rushing through busy streets, emergency lights flashing, and a siren wailing, as Mahaska Health’s paramedics work to get to the latest emergency or medical call. During the pandemic of 2020, paramedics and the rest of the medical community were applauded for their dedication to duty […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
