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Emergency Radio System Looks For 2021 Activation Date

Debate about legal costs surrounding a new radio system for first responders drew questions from Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk.

Mahaska County, Iowa – The new emergency radio system for first responders was slated to be in operation by the last quarter of 2020, but has been pushed back for various reasons. “We have had a very interesting time trying to locate sites that would work for the radio system and yet far and away […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For January 4th, 2021

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Local News Plans Are Getting Hammered Out To Help Make A Southeast Connector A Reality Ecumenical Cupboard Helping Individuals Impacted By Pandemic Oskaloosa Elementary And Emergency Services Continue Training For Worst Case Iowa hospitals’ financial losses mount amid COVID-19 United Way Of Mahaska County Playing Role In COVID-19 Help Big Brothers And Big Sisters Closes […]

Effort brightens holidays for survivors of violence 

OSKALOOSA – Crisis Intervention Services recently wrapped up a successful effort to brighten the holidays for its clients and shelter residents. Nearly 30 clients received gifts on Dec. 23, thanks to the generosity of donors in and beyond the 12-county region that CIS serves. Gift cards for local stores were distributed to survivors of sexual assault or violent crimes served by SASS (Sexual Assault Support Services), a […]

Plans Are Getting Hammered Out To Help Make A Southeast Connector A Reality

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The northwest by-pass around Oskaloosa has been worked on for years, and it looks like those plans will become a reality in the coming years. Another plan to help traffic by-pass the center of town was a southeast connector when the Iowa Department of Transportation was involved. Today, the state agency is […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For December 30th, 2020

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 Local News Protecting Yourself During the Holiday Season School Board Accepts High School Principal Resignation United Way Of Mahaska County Playing Role In COVID-19 Help Big Brothers And Big Sisters Closes Door In Mahaska County Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation modifying public health measures City Council Declares Special Election Supervisors Talk Landfill Commission Membership […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For December 29th, 2020

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 Local News Protecting Yourself During the Holiday Season School Board Accepts High School Principal Resignation United Way Of Mahaska County Playing Role In COVID-19 Help Big Brothers And Big Sisters Closes Door In Mahaska County Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation modifying public health measures City Council Declares Special Election Supervisors Talk Landfill Commission Membership […]

Health Practices and Restrictions at Little Hawkeye Conference Athletic Events

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Attendance will be restricted at Little Hawkeye Conference sporting events until further notice. COVID-19 continues to be an ongoing concern across the State of Iowa. The Little Hawkeye Conference is taking aggressive measures to try to slow the spread of the virus. The following is a list of restrictions pertinent to interscholastic competitions and events […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For December 28th, 2020

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 Local News Protecting Yourself During the Holiday Season School Board Accepts High School Principal Resignation United Way Of Mahaska County Playing Role In COVID-19 Help Big Brothers And Big Sisters Closes Door In Mahaska County Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation modifying public health measures City Council Declares Special Election Supervisors Talk Landfill Commission Membership […]

Ecumenical Cupboard Helping Individuals Impacted By Pandemic

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Ecumenical Cupboard in Oskaloosa has been helping individuals who are experiencing food insecurity since 1983. But now, their service is in demand more than ever. The rise in need is coming when the Ecumenical Cupboard’s volunteer base is aging, and with those individuals concerned about being exposed to the COVID-19 virus. […]

It’s Time To Enjoy Some Free Time

 Oskaloosa, Iowa – There’s usually a quiet time in the news industry, and it falls from Christmas until New Year’s Day. We’ve learned to take advantage of this time to spend with friends and family, wake up late, catch a movie, and maybe work on some projects you’ve just not had time to do […]

           

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