Because what else could I possibly talk about this week other than Carson King and the positivity that he brought throughout not only Iowa but America too, over the last couple weeks? I think there were many lessons to be learned from his journey to 3 million dollars #forthekids. * When given more than you […]
On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at approximately 5:45 a.m., officers from the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force, Wapello County Sherriff’s Department, and the Ottumwa Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle south of Eddyville, Iowa on Highway 63. The traffic stop was a result of an ongoing investigation being conducted by the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Anna Throckmorton, ARNP as a new provider to the primary care team. For many, Throckmorton will be a familiar face as she has been a part of the Mahaska Health family for the past 15 years serving in various capacities, most recently as a registered nurse […]
An Oskaloosa School District Press Release In our continuing effort to focus on school safety and communicate effectively, we are sending this notification to inform you that a statement was allegedly made today by a student at Oskaloosa High School which referenced school violence. Immediately, the administration followed procedures to ensure the safety of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The youth of Mahaska County had an opportunity to explore the outdoors, and many of the activities that make up the experience of enjoying the recreation it provides. The yearly Youth Outdoor Field Day event is hosted by the Mahaska County Conservation and is now in its sixteenth year of introducing young, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sky was grey, and the radar indicated that it could be just a matter of time before the rain started to come down. The K-9 5k is now in its 7th year and replaced Woofstock as the fall fundraiser for the shelter. Shana Smith explained that the money raised from the […]
Fremont, Iowa – In its second year, Stinkfest has people talking about what some may have considered a weed, but a delicious condiment to others. Dixie Albertson with Fremont’s Stinkfest spoke about how the community event came to be. “Stinkfest was dreamt up in early 2018 by a group of local retirees,” said Albertson. [They] […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Site A Landowners is an unincorporated nonprofit association organized under Iowa Code chapter 501B, and constituents of Mahaska County have filed suit against the South Central Regional Airport Agency, City of Pella, City of Oskaloosa, and Mahaska County. “Site A landowners opposes the proposed regional airport, its proposed location, the 28E Agreement […]
by Jamie Brockman Oskaloosa used big second and fourth quarter bursts to open Class 3A District 7 play with a 35-16 Homecoming win over Grinnell. Grinnell capitalized on early Oskaloosa mistakes to jump out to a 9-0 lead. The Tigers Kyle Dillon recovered an Osky fumble and returned it 18 yards for a touchdown and […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Thursday, September 26th, 2019, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Reserve Unit was awarded the 2019 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award. This award was presented to members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Reserve Unit by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and lt. Governor Adam Gregg on the campus of Kirkwood Community […]
