OSKALOOSA, IA—The Amazing Tales of the Tin Pan Knights continue online and at the Auditorium! The George Daily Youth Theatre has adapted summer camp during these difficult times. In June, campers and their families participated in digital theatre camps centered around a role-playing game modified for video call. Attendees created and filmed the stories of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa News sat down with the areas three legislators to recap some of what took place during the historic session. We chat with Sen. Ken Rozenboom, Rep. Holly Brink, and Rep. Dustin Hite. What legislation did you work on this past year that means something to you? – https://youtu.be/9qSslQcdJS0?t=26 The year appeared […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School District is working with the Iowa Department of Health’s guidance along with the Iowa Department of Education and more to provide a plan for students and their education starting this fall. Oskaloosa News held a nearly half-hour-long interview discussing the district’s plans with Oskaloosa School Superintendent Paula Wright […]
by Bryce Lidtka Watershed Coordinator for the South Skunk River and Cedar Creek, Bryce Lidtka, would like to remind farmers that the sign-up period is open for statewide cover crop cost share funds. This program was implemented to help farmers install nutrient reduction practices. The cost share rate for farmers planting cover crops is $25 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- CLOW Valve Company in Oskaloosa recently donated a full-scale cutaway fire hydrant to the Oskaloosa Fire Department. The donation will allow firefighters and Oskaloosa Water Department employees to understand better how hydrants function. CLOW employees also donate their time to clear snow from hydrants in a large area of Oskaloosa.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In Mahaska County, the current case count for those testing positive for COVID-19 is at 116. There have been 1413 tests done in Mahaska County to date. The last positive test in the County was on July 5th, 2020, with one new positive. Before that, it had been June 24th when three […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Leah VanLoon, ARNP as a new Walk-In and Primary Care provider. Leah is from the Eddyville area and joins Mahaska Health with 16 years of prior nursing experience, most recently serving as a Nursing Supervisor at ChildServe in Johnston, Iowa. She began her nursing education at Indian Hills […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa held it’s annual 4th of July fireworks on Saturday evening at the Lacey Complex. It was the second year that the display was held at the facility, moving there from the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The 18-minute display concluded with a colorful and patriotic finale that itself was over four minutes in […]
First Responders Looking For Help To Show Support Oskaloosa, Iowa – When you see and hear an emergency vehicle rushing past you, those first responders are working to help those in need. They are also looking out for their fellow first responder. It’s not uncommon to see police or EMTs helping to pull fire hose […]
An Appanoose County Sheriff Press Release On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, area law enforcement received information that a wanted fugitive on felony warrants for parole violation and narcotic violations out of Marion and Mahaska Counties was in the Centerville area. Information was also received that the fugitive was armed and dangerous and would use deadly […]
