by Nolanne Rust I know I probably don’t have the popular opinion here- or maybe I do but I don’t realize it because most of what we see posted or hear in passing are the negative comments on Oskaloosa. And I get it to an extent. Sometimes we really just want better for our community. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Investigators continue to search for answers in the death of 24-year-old Ashley Shafer of Oskaloosa. On August 6th, 2019, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office discovered the body of an adult female in the South Skunk River near the Glendale Access. The Oskaloosa Police Department, the Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The George Daily Summer Youth Camp just wrapped up its 20th year of providing learning opportunities for area youth. Andy McGuire, Education Director and Lead Teacher at George Daily Auditorium, spoke with Oskaloosa News about his seven years leading the Summer Youth Camp. Back in 1999, the Summer Youth Camp started as […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Off in the distance, a summer storm was rumbling its way past Oskaloosa. On the concrete areas of the playgrounds at Oskaloosa Elementary School, volunteers worked on painting activities to help inspire play when the rest of the playground is too wet to enjoy. Mary Hersom was leading the efforts, coordinating volunteers […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –With incredible weather and the support of more than 40 volunteers, the 9th Annual Mahaska Health Foundation Run in the Sun was a huge success. The event raised nearly $20,000 for the Hospice Serenity House; all while breaking a sweat and having fun along the way. Close to 350 participants, ages 3 months […]
An Iowa Department of Public Safety Press Release DES MOINES, Iowa — Following an autopsy by the Office of the State Medical Examiner, the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has identified the adult female found in the South Skunk River as 24 year-old Ashley Shafer of Oskaloosa. Ms. Shafer was reported missing to the Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 5th, 2019, inside the Council Chambers of Oskaloosa City Hall, at 6:00 pm. The Council approved Resolution 19-08-101 for an agreement with Garden & Associates for engineering services for pavement improvements on South 7th Street and Meadow Creek Subdivision. The South […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, August 5, 2019, at 9 am in the 3rd-floor conference room. The Board approved a 28E agreement with the city of Beacon for police protection. Beacon agreed to contract 83 hours of police protection for the year from Mahaska County […]
A Department of Public Safety Press Release DES MOINES, Iowa — On August 6, 2019, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office discovered the body of an adult female in the South Skunk River near the Glendale Access. The circumstances that lead to the female entering the river and the cause […]
The City of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming 2019-2020 Urban Deer Hunting season, to be held within the Oskaloosa City limits. The 2019-2020 hunting season will run from September 14, 2019 through January 10, 2020. During this season, qualified hunters will be allowed to harvest deer within the city limits using bows and arrows. […]
