Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Class of 2020 has had one of the craziest experiences to end their high school career, but their ability to adapt may prove to be their strength. Not many students figured it would be the last time they walked the halls of OHS together back in March of 2020, and it […]
A Crystal Heights Care Center Press Release June 12th, 2020 To the members of our community: As of today, the number of COVID-19 positive employees remains at 18, all of which have recovered. The total number of COVID-19 positive residents is 59. The total number of resident deaths remains at 13. We are happy to […]
Local company, Phillips Ironwork, has created and manufactured ten dumpster panels which have been placed around the downtown Oskaloosa area in several of our alleys. The project was initiated by the Downtown Beautification Committee which includes, Sherry Vavra, Ann Brouwer, and Sarah Kargol. You may ask, “What are dumpster panels”? The panels which are 4’ […]
I would like to open my newsletter this week by acknowledging the current American reality. The tragic killing of George Floyd and the nation-wide protests that followed have caused us to rethink many aspects of our world. I wrote a piece in the Des Moines Register sharing my thoughts on the matter, which can be […]
An Oskaloosa Fire Department Press Release June 10, 2020 At approximately 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10 2020 the Oskaloosa Fire Department and Mahaska Ambulance were dispatched to a report of a car that was partially submerged in a pond at Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa. When crews arrived the vehicle was still visible but went […]
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation, effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, continues to ease restrictions on businesses and extends other public measures until Thursday, June 25, 2020. It still encourages all vulnerable Iowans, in all counties, to continue to […]
Midland, Michigan – The name on the truck and trailer’s side says ‘Professionally Staffed by Volunteers.’ New Sharon Fire and Rescue has helped to organize relief missions for fifteen years now. Their first mission was to Biloxi, Mississippi, after Hurricane Katrina, and since then, they have traveled to New York to help after Superstorm Sandy […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa has hosted a few gatherings of Individuals looking to speak and share their thoughts about racism in America. A peaceful walk around the square in Oskaloosa took place on June 1st, and Oskaloosa Police Chief Ben Boeke shared his thoughts about the George Floyd death and the peace walk that took […]
A Crystal Heights Care Center Press Release June 8th, 2020 To the members of our community: As of today, the number of COVID-19 positive employees is 18 with 14 employees who have recovered. The total number of COVID-19 positive residents is 55. We are sorry to report that there have been 2 additional deaths of […]
An Oskaloosa Community School District Press Release June 8, 2020 Dear Students and Families, The Oskaloosa Community School District wants you to know that decisions at both the district and building levels are made with the health and safety of our staff and learners as a priority. These are challenging times for all of us, […]
