Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office told the Mahaska County Supervisors that long-time deputy Randy Poe would be retiring from service. Poe has served the community for the past 28 years. “I know it wasn’t an easy decision for him,” said Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem. Poe’s last day as a Mahaska […]
Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be 79% effective, the company announced Monday. The drug manufacturer said its experts […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With it officially being Spring in Iowa, the browns of Winter will give way to green grass, flowers, farmers working the fields, and warmer breezes. Those warm breezes will also bring with it the chance for severe weather. When the chance for severe weather is possible, the National Weather Service (NWS) will […]
(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – After a year of canceled and modified community events, Oskaloosa Main Street is planning to have a downtown festival live and in-person. The 52nd annual Art on the Square, one of Iowa’s oldest continuing art festivals, will take place Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10 AM to 4 PM in City Square […]
Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News Australians are hoping that torrential rainfall will drown out the plague of rodents that many are battling. The rats […]
Kansas City, Mo. –The dream was ended for William Penn men’s basketball on Friday night in the round of 16 in the NAIA National Tournament. While the Statesmen led early, the Fighting Saints of Carroll forced their will on the contest and limited the potent William Penn attack. Falling 85-62, the team will bow out […]
A New Sharon Fire and Rescue Press Release On Friday, March 19, 2021, at approximately 8:16 pm, New Sharon Fire and Rescue was notified of a structure fire in the 1400 block of Merino Ave. New Sharon Fire responded and arrived on scene within 10 minutes from the time of notification to find a single-story […]
A Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On March 19, 2021, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office was notified that the Oskaloosa Police Department was attempting to locate 34-year-old Justin Jordan after an alleged Burglary and Assault in Oskaloosa on today’s date. Keokuk County deputies were able to locate Jordan’s vehicle and confirm he was inside […]
by Dustin Hite Week 10 of the legislative session was another busy week of floor debate in the House. Among the bills considered, I floor managed House File 744 which passed the House with strong bipartisan support. HF 744 protects students and teachers’ First Amendment rights, encourages universities to have open discourse on different viewpoints, […]
by Ken Rozenboom Social media is the public square of the 21st century, and Iowans who use those social media platforms have first amendment rights to voice their thoughts and opinions, even if the CEOs of Silicon Valley disagree with those thoughts and opinions. Not only do the tech giants determine what kind of content […]
