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 […]
Grab your coffee and computer to join the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group for Eggs & Issues Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 am. This legislative forum allows area residents to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. Eggs & Issues will again be live-streamed on Oskaloosa News, Mahaska Chamber & Development Group Facebook […]
Kansas City, Missouri – Its game day for the William Penn Statesmen Men’s Basketball team. The team is returning to Municipal Auditorium, where according to the Las Vegas oddsmakers, was predicted last year to take it all, but COVID-19 brought the tournament to a halt. On Saturday, the team won their opening round game in […]
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 Needle-free COVID-19 vaccines may be available later this year. Up to eight new immunizations may be ready for regulatory […]
by Holly Brink Week 10 Update Hello Friends, This will be a shorter newsletter this week as I want to jump straight into two of the most important pieces of legislation we voted on this week in the Iowa House. Both topics are things that I have heard from so many of you, that you […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Monday, March 22nd, 2021 the Mahaska County Law Enforcement Center, located at 214 High Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA will once again be open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to wear a face mask and practice social distancing while inside the Law Center The Mahaska County Jail […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The United Way of Mahaska County wants to help you file your taxes to receive your COVID stimulus checks. Many residents that don’t have to file taxes may be wondering where their stimulus checks are and may be convinced they aren’t eligible to receive them. Solving that problem may be as easy […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A year after the COVID-19 virus found its way to Iowa, healthcare workers utilize new tools and techniques to help bring an end to the pandemic. Oskaloosa News hosted a delegation from Mahaska Health, which included Dr. Tim Breon, Public Health’s Patty Malloy, and Mahaska County Emergency Manager Jamey Robinson, to talk […]
