by Justin Burtis Oskaloosa –The celebration of life for Ian Andrew Barnhart was held Saturday as the community of Oskaloosa tried to find some closure after the news of his tragic passing. Only 23 years old, Ian was found dead, ruled a suicide, on June 18. He had been working for two years as part […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors held their first meeting in July on Monday the 6th at 9 am. In the payroll changes for the Mahaska County Sheriff two items were discussed, including the retirement of Mahaska County Deputy Doug McMillan, who will retire from the department in September. Mahaska County Sheriff said he […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Michella Friesen is the Executive Director for the United Way of Mahaska County, and she’s been out promoting this year’s backpack program for area students. This year’s program will be different from the past due to COVID-19, and won’t be held inside of Penn Central Mall. Instead, it will be at the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met at 6 p.m. Monday to a mix of in-person and video conferencing, as concerns about COVID-19 continue. The first item on the Council’s regular agenda was a resolution dealing with minimum lot width adjustments for single-family dwellings within the city. This was the first reading for a […]
An Oskaloosa Main Street Press Release Jessica Reuter, a born and raised Oskaloosan, is excited to return to her hometown and step into the role of Main Street Director—bringing with her a strong, versatile background in marketing and a passion for small town tourism, arts and culture, and historic preservation. Reuter most recently worked for […]
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.
