by Ken Rozenboom Last Friday the Revenue Estimating Conference met. This process gives us final revenue projections as we start preparing our budgets for the next fiscal year. Because of the pro-growth policies we have continued to pass throughout the last several years, Iowa has seen economic growth even through these last several months, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is a saying, ‘Every dog has its day.’ For one pup at the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, that day came when a group of volunteers helped shuttle it halfway across the country. The story began in late October of 2020 when a stray dog came into the shelter. After some testing, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – At the Muse Music Store in downtown Oskaloosa, you find people of all ages there, looking at and discussing instruments, but you also find them there to learn more about their favorite instruments. Two sisters, who are guitar students there, had a recital over the holidays, and they each took their turn […]
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 […]
