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Identity Of Skeletal Remains Released

Mahaska County Sheriff's Department

A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Mahaska County, Iowa – The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny has positively identified the skeletal remains found in Mahaska County on December 7th, 2021. The remains were identified as 34-year-old Ryan Daniel Hulvey, formerly of the Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa areas. Although the investigation into this […]

Iowan visits every town and city in the state in 5 years. Here’s what he learned.

Dave Miglin, of West Des Moines, at Milton, one of the 955 Iowa towns and cities he visited over a five-year period. (photo submitted by Dave Miglin)

by Lyle Muller/IowaWatch Wanting to know their new state after moving to Iowa in 2014, Dave and Karen Miglin and their two children went to the Field of Dreams movie site outside of Dyersville in northeast Iowa. Dave Miglin had moved from Atlanta ahead of the family the previous year for his job as media […]

Rocco Joins Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office

Mahaska County Deputy David Wilke and K9 Rocco (Mahaska County Sheriff's Department Image)

A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that they have surpassed their goal of $55,000 from their fundraising efforts to start a Mahaska County K-9 unit for the Sheriff’s Office. We would like to introduce the latest members of the Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Deputy “Rocco”. Deputy […]

Community Christmas Food Baskets Still Important Food Insecure

Volunteers help prepare the Christmas food boxes for the 2021 distribution. (submitted photo)

December 15, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Rotary has helped spearhead the annual Christmas Food Basket program for the past few years. It was a project that the former Human Resource Council did until they disbanded and Rotary took over in 2011. Eddie Pierson, President for the Oskaloosa Rotary, said that they were once […]

Senior Swimmers Honored At Home Meet

Oskaloosa Indians

by Rachel Brown Last night we honored our 5 seniors Landon Briggs, Andrew Hols, Keygan Roberts, Aaron Scholes, and Aaron Wilson in our only home swim meet of the season against Williamsburg and Keokuk. We were able to come away with a win against Keokuk! Some highlights from the meet last night include (may forget […]

Mahaska County Escapes Wild Storm

Rural Mahaska County resident Kenneth Mortensen survey's what's left of his roof that was blown off during a derecho on Wednesday evening.

December 17, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – A wild and mostly unprecedented winter storm slammed into Mahaska County on Wednesday evening, bringing with it a max wind of 74 mph. The storm was preceded by warmer than usual temperatures, with Wednesday reaching 77 degrees. The normal this time of year is around 35 degrees. Weather forecasters […]

Representative Holly Brink Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2022

Holly Brink (District 80) signs her Oath of Office on Monday, January 14, 2019.

(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Today, Representative Holly Brink (R-Oskaloosa) announced her decision not to seek re-election to the Iowa House in 2022. Brink is the current representative of House District 80 and under the recently confirmed redistricting maps now resides in House District 88. “It’s been an honor to represent the constituents of House District 80 […]

Emergency Communication System Finish Line In Sight

Construction for the new communication system is ongoing at this site between Oskaloosa and Beacon.

December 12th, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The process of getting a new communication system for the emergency responders within Mahaska County has been a lengthy one. The years of discussion, planning, raising funds, working through regulations, and making sure something historical wasn’t destroyed finally have a finish line. Work on constructing the three communication towers […]

Oskaloosa’s Downtown Lighting The Perfect Setting For That Big Question

Byron Yoder and Aubrey Fay pose with the downtown lights in Oskaloosa after becoming engaged.

December 12, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many people who walk around the downtown Oskaloosa square see it as a magical experience. This year, a new tree brought some additional glitter to the downtown, and for William Penn student Bryon Yoder the setting couldn’t have been any more perfect. For Bryon, he says he’s known he […]

New YMCA Project Slowed By Pandemic And Other Issues

Mahaska County YMCA as construction continues in December 2021.

December 11, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community of Oskaloosa and the people of Mahaska County have been waiting for the doors at the new Mahaska County YMCA to open fully. They may be waiting a while longer. In a recent interview with current YMCA CEO Matt Larson, tremendous progress has occurred while facing challenges […]

           

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