December 17, 2019 – The Oskaloosa Main Street Board of Directors announced the resignation of executive director, Emily Brown, effective December 31st, 2019. Janet Kuskie, Main Street President, stated, “Emily has done a lot of tremendous work in her two and a half years as director. Emily played an instrumental role in many projects including […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 16th, 2019. The first item attended to was the oath of office for Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt, council members Bob Drost, Steve Burnett, and Joe Caligiuri. The Council considered a resolution approving the site plan for the new Early Childhood and Recreation […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, December 16, 2019. The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors appointed John Bandstra to the South Central Regional Airport Agency Board. Bandstra was selected from three applicants. Now former member Joe Warrick had reapplied for the position, as well as former […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The lights on the floats are off, and items are being stored for next year’s Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade. Emily Brown, Director of Oskaloosa Main Street, sat down with Oskaloosa News this past week to talk about what went right and what may change for next year’s parade. “I think the […]
Awards 2019 From over 70 entries the Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade Winners are as follows: Outstanding Outstanding Individual/Family—Charles VanZante Outstanding Musical Entry – Oskaloosa High School Band Outstanding Out of Town — Ajinomoto Outstanding Use of Animals – Diamonds ‘n Dust Equestrian Drill Team Outstanding Church – 1st Christian Church Outstanding Non-Profit – Oskaloosa […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The holidays can be a stressful time of year, but for those grieving the death or terminal illness of a loved one, the strain is often much greater. The Mahaska Health Serenity House provides Hospice services to our community through some of the most challenging times of life. To continue our mission […]
On December 13, 2019 at approximately 12:18 a.m., a member of the Oskaloosa Police Department was investigating a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of South Market St. During this initial investigation, the suspect fled from the scene. It was then confirmed that the vehicle being investigated had been stolen out of Ottumwa. Officers pursued […]
Eggs and Issues 2020 is right around the corner! This legislative forum gives area residents an opportunity to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives, along with leaders in the community. This year’s dates and panels […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa School Board welcomed two new members to the board, as the board reorganized after the 2019 city/school elections. Board members Kraig Van Hulzen and Erik Edgren were recognized for their outstanding service on the board. Van Hulzen served for five years on the board, running unopposed in 2015, after being appointed […]
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office has wrapped up it’s 2019 “No-shave November” charity fundraiser. The charity selected to receive this year’s donations is the Hospice Serenity House, located on the campus of Mahaska Health Hospital. This year’s campaign raised $2,415.00 for the Serenity House. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following employees for […]
