An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On January 23, 2020 at approximately 4:24 a.m., members of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of S 4th St in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, they found a female victim with stab wounds to the head and neck. She was rushed to […]
This week of session was a bit condensed because we took Monday off to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Nevertheless, it was still a busy week with committee meetings, subcommittee meetings, and meetings with different state agencies. Friday is the last day for Representatives and Senators to request bills to be drafted […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Tara Stout, DNP, ARNP as the newest provider to the primary care team. Tara joins Mahaska Health after recently receiving her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2015, Stout served as a […]
Oskaloosa, IA – January 20th, 2020 – The Libertarian Party of Iowa has announced it will host caucuses in twenty-two counties and a virtual caucus for those in rural counties or unable to attend in-person. Mahaska County residents are invited to attend the county caucus and convention at the Oskaloosa Public Library on February 8th […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The message for Martin Luther King day was, “Make it a day on, not a day off.” The National Service government website says, “MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. The Corporation for National and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Nicholas Dee Kelly has pleaded guilty to Abuse of a Corpse in connection with the death of Ashley Shafer. “The plea agreement placed on the record is as follows.” “The defendant may plead to Count IV, and the recommendations for sentencing will be argued at the time of sentencing. Counts III, V […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – You will find boots at various businesses around Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa firefighters are asking for donations to fund the purchase of thermal cameras that will aid them in their response to emergencies. Having thermal cameras not only helps firefighters fight fires more efficiently, but they can also prove to be helpful in search […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The highly anticipated Eggs and Issues returned on Saturday morning, once again made possible by the Mahaska Chamber. The opening edition featured Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk and Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt. Both answered questions posed to them by attendees from the public and questions from moderator Andy McGuire. Groenendyk fielded a […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Silas Lee McCartney was born at 9:12 PM on January 2nd, making him Mahaska Health’s first baby of the new year. Silas weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches long upon his birth. His parents are David and Candace McCartney of Rose Hill. Silas was delivered by Dr. Angela Godejohn […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The whistlestop phase of the 2020 Iowa Caucus is underway. Andrew Yang, who is a Democrat candidate for President, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and lawyer. The 44-year-old Yang is the founder of Venture for America, which is a nonprofit organization that focuses on creating jobs in struggling American cities. ” I love […]
