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 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An Oskaloosa mother previously convicted of First Degree Murder and Child Endangerment Resulting In Death had her convictions overturned in December of 2018. A new trial was prepared and moved out of Mahaska County. Just days before her next trial, Ritenour pleaded guilty to the charge of Child Endangerment Resulting In Death, […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On September 24th, 2019 at approximately 11:18 p.m., members of the Oskaloosa Police Department and Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department were called to the 900 block of South B St in reference to an unknown problem. Upon arrival, Officers located two adults and one infant child in the house. One […]
New Sharon, Iowa – Laughter, friendship, and food, seems like a great time among friends. New Sharon Fire held their annual disaster relief dinner on Saturday evening. The boot at the end of the table held the donations not only for dinner, but money that will find its way to strangers during the worst times […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The rain was threatening the 4th annual Mammoth Run hosted by Friends of Mahaska County Conservation on Saturday morning. Luckily, the precipitation held off until the runners and walkers had all returned. Young Lane Smith was the first person to cross the finish line on Saturday morning. The course began and finished […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The annual Fall Festival at the Nelson Pioneer Farm faced more than its normal hurdles on Saturday. A forecast that included a flood watch threw a blanket on the festivities planned for Saturday. Margaret Spiegel, Curator of the Nelson Pioneer Farm, kept her optimistic spirit, despite the negative weather report, “because you […]
