OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When Oskaloosa High School junior Kara Harman joined the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter on a friend’s invitation, she had no idea it would lead her to the state boardroom. Now, as District 5 Vice President for Iowa FBLA, she’s now representing students from schools across southeast Iowa, and continuing […]
MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa – After nearly 40 years of planning, advocacy, and perseverance, the long-anticipated Southeast Connector is finally becoming a reality in Mahaska County. Local, state, and federal leaders gathered to break ground on the major infrastructure project, which promises to improve safety, stimulate economic growth, and relieve congestion in Oskaloosa’s downtown. The Southeast […]
OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened for its regular meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025, with a full agenda that reflected an ongoing commitment to improving public infrastructure, enhancing administrative tools, and supporting economic development across the county. The meeting opened with standard procedural actions, including approval of the agenda, minutes from […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council convened on June 3, 2025, for its regular meeting, during which key infrastructure items and a significant council appointment were addressed. Following the recent resignation of Charlie Comfort, the council voted to appoint Andy Holmberg to fill the at-large vacancy. Holmberg was selected from a field of interested […]
Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk recently sat down with Oskaloosa News to provide an update on county operations following the adoption of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. With litigation-related expenses no longer burdening the county, Groenendyk confirmed that the county’s tax asking has been reduced by approximately $500,000. A key focus moving forward is infrastructure, […]
In the heart of northern Mahaska County, the Mahaska Health New Sharon Medical Center stands as a critical link in the region’s healthcare network. Located at 112 South Main Street, the clinic is more than just a family medicine practice—it’s a vital resource for rural residents seeking comprehensive, timely, and connected care without having to […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 2:15 pm, searchers located the body of a deceased male, believed to be that of 47-year-old Waylon Straube of Eddyville, in the Des Moines River ¼ mile south of the Chillicothe Bridge in Wapello County. Mr. Straube went missing following a […]
Mahaska County Community Foundation recently awarded a Community Betterment Grant totaling $25,000 to the Friends of Mahaska County Conservation. This is the second year that Friends have received the Community Betterment Grant. The grant will allow for the Friends and Mahaska County Conservation Board to build the All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area that will […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Senator Chuck Grassley paid a visit to Mahaska County this week, addressing a small group of local media and constituents with a broad overview of national policy issues currently impacting Iowans. The discussion covered trade, agriculture, energy policy, tax reform, and the future of federal safety nets like Medicaid. A recurring theme […]
PELLA-Former all-America honoree Darin Fisher fired a 3-under-par 69 and will be among two Central College alumni in the 45th U.S. Senior Open next month. A 1997 grad, Fisher joins 1987 grad Joe Jaspers, who was highlighted earlier, in the 156-player field at the tournament June 26-29 at the East Course at The Broadmoor in […]
