Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police Department and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office have taken Wayne “Chopper” Ellsworth into custody late Saturday afternoon near Crystal Heights Care Center. According to the Oskaloosa Police Department Facebook Page, Ellsworth was wanted “in connection with a hit and run involving serious injuries that occurred this morning just after […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Southern Central Regional Airport Agency held a virtual meeting on July 28th, 2020. One of the discussions was to move to a monthly meeting format. The fourth Wednesday of every month will be set aside for regular board meetings if needed. Confirmation of whether or not a meeting is scheduled for […]
by Justin Burtis Oskaloosa — Head Coach Jake Jenkins knows that every day brings more news and shifts in policies and procedures. But for now, the Oskaloosa Indians are scheduled to play a full set of games under the current Iowa High School Athletic Association plan. Making a schedule was undoubtedly a challenge this year […]
by Justin Burtis Oskaloosa — Entering his 17th year at the helm of the William Penn University football program, Todd Hafner has seen it all over his time at WPU. With a 102-75-1 career record, Hafner helped turn a struggling program into a team that earned respect both on and off. While the head coach […]
by Justin Burtis Oskaloosa — When the last horse-racing carriage crossed the finish line on the track Monday, the 2020 edition of the Southern Iowa Fair officially ended. Months ago, such an event would probably have not been thought possible. Despite a large hurdle to jump, the organizers and planners meticulously figured out a way […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The taxpayers of Mahaska County are awaiting a judge’s ruling at the Mahaska County Supervisors’ request. The request is to not collect a tax they believe is “unlawful levy on county citizens based on an illegal and ultra vires public contract.” That tax is collected to provide funding for Mahaska County Emergency […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s been a typical hot and humid summer here in Iowa, making for thirsty travelers. Sister and brother Banx and Bond Blackwell set up their stand along North 8th in Oskaloosa, serving lemonade and fresh baked goods and homemade dog treats. They accepted donations to go to local law enforcement in honor […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – If 2020 has anything going for it, it’s certainly added a twist to our traditions. The Southern Iowa Fair Queen and Iowa State Fair Queen Hannah Koeliner is serving her second term as the Southern Iowa Fair Queen and will be serving an additional year as the Iowa State Fair Queen. Koeliner […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met in regular session on July 20th, 2020 at 9 am inside the Mahaska County Courthouse. The Supervisors approved the hiring of Joe Goemaat effective July 26th, as Mahaska County’s newest deputy. Goemaat will be filling the position left vacant by retiring deputy Doug McMillan in September of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2020 version of the Southern Iowa Fair is a go, and the Fair Board has placed safety as one of its top priorities. The event is one of the oldest fairs in the State of Iowa, getting its start in 1852. It was the home to the Iowa State Fair for […]
