Mahaska County Master Gardeners held their annual Celebration of their activities in 2019 on January 14, 2020. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by many members and their spouses/guests. Two interns from 2018 completed their volunteer requirements to become full Master Gardeners. Seven members preformed more than 25 hours of volunteer service in 2019; and many […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 3rd, 2020. The evening’s agenda was a light one. The Council considered a resolution rezoning the property located at 418 High Ave East from community commercial district to R3, residential district. This was the first reading for the zoning change, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, February 3rd, 2020. The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors discussed county property insurance value of a couple of the buildings owned by the county, and if the value of the buildings was increased insurance value was worth paying additional premiums. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – After a year-and-a-half, Iowans made their political choices of who they wanted to represent them in the White House. There was little doubt that Republicans were going to support Donald Trump in his re-election bid. In Mahaska County, 300 people caucused for Trump, where William Weld garnered 2 votes and Joe Walsh […]
Today is Monday, February 3rd, 2020 It is the 34th day of the year 332 days remain Local News *No injuries were reported at a storage facility fire Saturday morning in Rose Hill. Firefighters from 4 departments battled the blaze. *A Montezuma Man was killed in a 2 car head-on collision Friday afternoon. The crash […]
New Sharon, Iowa – A two-vehicle accident has cost the life of a Montezuma, Iowa man on January 31st, 2020. Responders were called to the accident scene south of New Sharon along Highway 63 at 5:25 pm. A 2002 Chevrolet Impala was driving north on Highway 63 by 61-year-old James McIlrath, of Montezuma. A 2004 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In the middle of January, members of the community sat down to share their creativity, and appreciation for those active service members of the military. With marker and scissors, stickers and glue, heartfelt creations appeared on paper, but it’s the message given that really stands out. Oskaloosa American Legion Post Commander Darrin […]
Rachel Frost The Oskaloosa High School Gnimocemoh (homecoming spelled backward) week will be from February 3rd to February 7th this year. The high school is celebrating their school pride with dress-up days throughout the week and the second annual “Osky Games.” Monday through Friday, homerooms will compete against each other playing short games during pride […]
One of the highest profile news items in this third week of the legislative session is the release of the Senate Republican education funding proposal for the next fiscal year so our K-12 schools can start on their budgeting process. As always, we are guided by our goal to promise what we can deliver, and […]
Hello friends, Week three is in the books! We accomplished a lot this week and I am eager to share it all with you. As usual, it was an incredibly busy week but a very good one. Monday was Rural Water Day at the Capitol, and I got to visit with the folks from Rathbun […]
