Oskaloosa, Iowa – Summertime often means that drivers are facing delays and detours due to road construction. Mahaska County is no different, as the county’s secondary road department has a detour in place for T38 leading into Taintor. Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk and Mahaska County Engineer Andy McGuire spoke with Oskaloosa News about those […]
Eldon, Iowa – The New Sharon Fire Department has had a group of volunteers who have traveled the United States helping others during natural disasters. They have also helped those close to home, such as Marshalltown, Pella, and now Eldon. The group from Mahaska County CERT has also been there to help their community and […]
Rural Mahaska County – The old church building at Wymore, was destroyed by fire Monday morning. Fire crews were dispatched before 4 am, to the 2100 block of Teller Avenue, but when deputies from the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene, the building was on the ground, having been consumed by the fire. […]
Eddyville, Iowa – A pair of kayakers were found safe after being reported being late to their destination. Mahaska County Sheriff Russ VanRenterghem said a group of three had departed Eveland Access along the Des Moines River and had stopped to rest on a couple of different sandbars. With the low water levels, paddling their […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community gathered at the Lacey Complex on Sunday evening to enjoy the fireworks provided by Musco. The display started around 10 pm, with several people enjoying the stadium seating that Statesmen Stadium provided. Pictured is the Barnhart family enjoying the fireworks from the soccer fields located on the grounds of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Leisure activities are the plan for nearly everyone as Independence Day approaches. Some of those activities include hitting the golf course and raising some money for a young person battling cancer. Matt Saville’s grandson, Bentley DeGeest, son of Shantiera DeGeest, has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer. Friends wanted to find a […]
Iowa-based pharmacy is one of three nationwide up for the award You can vote for Mahaska Drug by following this LINK – https://www.mygnp.com/pharmacyoftheyear/ Oskaloosa, IA., (June 28, 2021) – Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a national independent pharmacy network and a part of AmerisourceBergen, today announced that Mahaska Drug of Oskaloosa, Iowa is a finalist for its […]
Oskaloosa High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Doud as the new high school head football coach, pending board approval. Brett who is a 2003 Oskaloosa High School graduate, was a 3A 1st team all-state defensive back for the Indians in 2002-03. Doud was also the 2003 Shrine Bowl MVP. After high […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the second year in a row, a group of civic leaders took the opportunity to read the Declaration of Independence from the east side of the Oskaloosa Band Stand. The reading, organized by the Mahaska County Republican Central Committee, drew approximately 200 people once again. The group also heard from pastor […]
This year the Lacey Recreational complex has opened the stadium for seating for viewing the display. The display will begin at 10 pm. The concessions stand will be open for snacks and drinks. You may also bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spread out on the grass areas surrounding. In case of rain, the […]
