An Oskaloosa Fire Department Press Release At approximately 10:46 am on Tuesday, December 31 the Oskaloosa Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at 801 High Ave West, B and H Automotive. Fire Department personnel were on scene within 3 minutes of notification. A car that was being repaired had started on fire near the […]
Mahaska County – Debbie Guild, President of the Mahaska County YMCA is pleased to announce the selection of Matt Larson as the new CEO of the Y. Larson brings with him 15 years of experience working in leadership positions within the Y. Most recently Larson served as Senior Director of Membership & Wellness at the […]
PELLA- The South Central Regional Airport agency met in regular session on December 30th, 2019. During the public comment portion of the meeting, John Bandstra rose to speak regarding the way the meeting was posted. Bandstra expressed concerns with whether or not the airport agency had complied with the open meetings requirements with regards to […]
OTTUMWA — Matt and Sarah Kargol will open their exhibit, “His and Hers, Steel and Thread,” in the Indian Hills Community College Art Gallery at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. An artist’s reception will be held that evening from 7:00 until 8:30 that is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. A married […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County E911 Service Board was sued by the Mahaska County Supervisors, stating that the 28E agreement with Mahaska County Emergency Management to manage 911 services was illegal. The basis for the lawsuit was that the votes on that 2015 28E agreement were illegal, something that both parties agree is true. Since […]
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 […]
