DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that imposes a number of additional public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These new measures will be effective at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on December 10, 2020. To view a […]
Local News Friends And Family Host Fundraiser For Scholarship American Legion Members Help Fight Hunger Little Hawkeye Conference COVID-19 Update Oskaloosa City Facilities COVID-19 Update School Board Member Calls For Firing Of High School Principal Young Y Member Digs Deep to Support the new Y YMCA Project Still Looking For Community Contributions Gov. Reynolds signs […]
Ottumwa, Iowa – The gathering of friends and family at Champion Bowl in Ottumwa on Saturday was filled mostly with smiles and laughter. They gathered in honor of their loved one, Brian Rainey, a Mahaska County Deputy who passed away on August 11th, 2020. The group was hosting the event and raffle to raise money […]
Little Hawkeye Conference Dallas Center-Grimes, Grinnell, Indianola, Newton Norwalk, Oskaloosa, Pella, Pella Christian As of November 13, 2020 RE: Health Practices and Restrictions at Little Hawkeye Conference Athletic Events Attendance will be restricted at Little Hawkeye Conference sporting events until further notice. With cases of COVID-19 rapidly rising across the State of Iowa, we are […]
City facilities available by appointment only beginning 11/16/2020 Beginning Monday, November 16, 2020, city buildings including but not limited to City Hall, Fire Station, and the Street Shop will be closed to walk-in traffic. Customers may enter city facilities by appointment only, wearing a facemask, and following minimum social distancing requirements. Masks will be made […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Members of the American Legion and the various groups within that organization held a food drive and raised funds to feed the hungry in Mahaska County. When it was all said and done, they had collected hundreds of pounds of food and approximately $1000 in cash and gift certificates were donated. Some […]
Local News School Board Member Calls For Firing Of High School Principal Young Y Member Digs Deep to Support the new Y Supervisors Formally Canvas Vote YMCA Project Still Looking For Community Contributions Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration Oskaloosa Fire Chief Talks Fire Safety ‘Light The Night’ To Honor […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- In a surprising move on Tuesday, November 10, Oskaloosa School Board member Carl Drost made a motion during consideration of personnel items to terminate the contract of High School principal Stacy Bandy. The move came after the School Board held a special closed session meeting prior to the regular meeting, to discuss an […]
Jackson Lahner, 9, is an avid YMCA member, who especially loves flag football and being part of the Y Dolphins Swim Team. He is a regular at the Y and can often be found playing there with his friends and sisters. Recently, Jackson demonstrated maturity beyond his age by choosing to donate from his own […]
By CHARLIE COMFORT OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska County Supervisors have formally signed off on the results of the November 3rd General Election. During the canvas of votes, County Auditor Sue Brown stated that a total of 11,458 votes cast, out of 15,228 registered voters. “We have a 75.24% turnout, so that’s really, really good,” Brown […]
