Oskaloosa, Iowa – Budgets can be very tight at any time, but when you add in the stress of Christmas and trying to make ends meet during COVID-19, having a bit of help can be just what many families need. The Oskaloosa Rotary has helped to organize the program since the Human Resource Council disbanded […]
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, Iowa – The holiday season often brings much excitement, and during this time of the year, we can often let our guard down. Oskaloosa News spoke with Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem about things we can do to help keep ourselves and our valuables safe during this time. “Every year on the holidays, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School Principal Stacy Bandy has resigned. The Oskaloosa School Board unanimously voted at their December 8th meeting to accept the resignation of Stacy Bandy, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. According to a letter from Bandy contained within the Board agenda, Bandy informed the Board and Superintendent […]
Local News 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 2021 Eggs And Issues Set 2020 Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade Lone rangers: Number […]
Local News 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 2021 Eggs And Issues Set 2020 Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade Lone rangers: Number […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was business as usual for the Mahaska County Supervisors, as the Supervisors met in regular session on December 7th. The meeting was held in person, except for Supervisor Chuck Webb, who indicated that he would not be present at the meeting and attend virtually due to a positive […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa City Council is moving ahead with a special election for voters to consider approval of a measure to raise the City’s hotel-motel tax by 2%. At the December 7th City Council meeting, the Oskaloosa City Council voted to approve calling a special election for March 2nd, 2021. According […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa: There have been many changes to life since the emergence of COVID-19, and one of those is the expense that goes along with the extra sanitation needed. Michella Friesen, Executive Director of the United Way of Mahaska County, recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about its determination to make the community a safer space. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – What would a youth mentorship program in Mahaska County be like, if it happened at all? Those were the fundamental questions being asked at an information meeting held at George Daily Auditorium one evening in February of 2017. In May of 2017, the decision was to use Big Brothers and Big Sisters […]
