Mahaska County, Iowa – In a small private campground between Leighton and New Sharon, a group of people continue the process of making sorghum syrup. The crop is planted and grown on the two-acre plot, and in the fall, before the first frost, a group of individuals gather to harvest and then press the sorghum, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa City Manager Michael Schrock has resigned from his position and will be taking a position as Assistant City Manager with the city of Ankeny. In his formal letter of resignation, Schrock set October 27th, 2021, as his final day with the city of Oskaloosa. He will begin his new position on […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office has recognized a need for the agency to better serve the citizens and visitors of Mahaska County. After much research, over the past several months, the Sheriff’s Office has decided to pursue a K9 patrol program. The K9 program will […]
Tiffin–The Indian football team could not overcome a horrific start as it dropped its district opener to Clear Creek-Amana 48-9 Friday. The Indians (4-1, 0-1 Class 4A District 4) lost for the first time this fall, despite outgaining the Clippers (4-1, 1-0 Class 4A District 4) by a 263-256 margin. The hosts made up for […]
Pella–The Indian volleyball team made the short trek down I-163 Tuesday for a top-15 matchup with #11 Pella, but headed back home disappointed after suffering a 3-1 loss in Little Hawkeye Conference action. Fourth-ranked Oskaloosa (16-4, 3-1 LHC) fell by scores of 25-19, 21-25, 20-25, 23-25. The Indians trailed 5-2 in the opening set to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, September 23rd, 2021, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize the New Sharon Disaster Team. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of good Samaritans who recently brought Iowa nice to Louisiana. Earlier this month, the New Sharon Fire Department of Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Under the shade of some large trees on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds, Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Celebrated 45 years of service in Mahaska County. Terry Gott, the current director at the shelter, took advantage of the event to also say goodbye to the place he’s been a part of for over a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As is the common theme this year, many community activities that fell victim to the pandemic have returned this year. The return also allows putting new ideas and different ways of doing things to the test. Director and curator of the Nelson Pioneer Farm Margaret Spiegel said there were approximately 500 visitors […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The North Mahaska School District made a Facebook post on Monday, September 20th, at 11:15 pm, stating that “At approximately 9:17pm on September 20, the administration was made aware that one of our high school students received a threat from an unknown person on Snapchat. The unknown person threatened harm to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Allison and Andy McGuire have been waiting for this moment for some time. However, the ability to invite professional performers on the stage at George Daily Auditorium has been over a year in the making. This past Sunday, George Daily opened its doors to welcome a local musical talent, ‘Un4gettable Saxophone Quartet’. […]
