Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s a common theme this year as annual events once again come back from their pandemic slumber. The ecycling event held annually in the parking lot just west of Mahaska Communication Group, or MCG, has always been a community favorite, with people saving their electronics to be recycled there. Eddie Pierson […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The first responders and the citizens of Mahaska County will hopefully soon see the benefits of a new radio system designed to improve communication. The new radio system has been almost six years in the making, starting with an early steering committee and eventually being developed with the help of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The story is a common one this past year, COVID-19 has changed the way things are done, but many times, people come up with solutions to help make the most of it. That can be said for Debbie Stevens from William Penn University Career Services. Stevens and William Penn have traditionally […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department was called to a garage fire in the 1100 block of 4th Avenue East just after 6:40 pm on Sunday evening. The ‘All In’ page was sounded for the Oskaloosa Fire Department, and all reserve and full-time personnel then responded. Upon arrival, fire crews found that the structure […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – ‘Pinatas For A Purpose’ was held on Wednesday evening inside of Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. The pinata creations helped to raise over $500 to help students at OHS attend the Special Olympics. OHS Senior Jaden Moore talked with Oskaloosa News about the fundraiser.
Mahaska County, Iowa – In a recent press release, Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem expressed his support of Marsy’s Law. The legislation would push to have victims’ rights protected constitutionally. “Defendants have a lot of constitutional rights, both in Iowa and at the federal level, and rightfully so to protect their legal interest,” said […]
Event features a full day of activities to celebrate kids being kids. Oskaloosa, IA 4/22/2021—Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, the MAHASKA COUNTY YMCA is hosting their annual Healthy Kids Day® on 5/15/2021 encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids. While […]
Marion and Mahaska counties, Iowa – The Great Iowa Road Trip is coming to Marion and Mahaska counties on April 30 and May 1. The public event features a self-guided tour of 42 coordinated stops and special activities in New Sharon, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Pella, and rural Leighton. The event map details the route and activities, […]
Prom season has arrived at OHS, and we are very excited to be able to have and enjoy prom this year. This pandemic has caused lots of strain on everybody, but because of the amazing support from our community, family, and friends we are fortunate enough to still have fun activities such as prom! Because […]
Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk has entered a guilty plea of assault in regards to a February incident. The plea reads as follows: COMES NOW the defendant and hereby enters a guilty plea to the lesser included offense of Assault, a simple misdemeanor. As a factual basis the defendant states that on February 6, 2021 […]
