Oskaloosa, Iowa – On August 20th, authorities announced the arrests of Cody Vancenbrock, Nicholas Kelly, and Holly Kelly in the death of Ashley Shafer, who was reported missing on August 5th, and found dead on August 6th. At that time, officials announced that Shafer had died of a methamphetamine overdose and that her body had […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 19th at 6 pm inside the council chambers of Oskaloosa City Hall. The first item on the regular agenda was to consider a resolution accepting the bid and conveyance of a city-owned property that is located at 423 North 3rd Street […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday morning, August 19th, 2019. Deann DeGroot, Director of Mahaska County Agriculture & Rural Development (MCARD), shared some of the recent developments she has taken part of with the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors. Included in those was attendance with Mahaska […]
A Department of Public Safety Press Release 5:22 pm – August 20, 2019 DES MOINES, Iowa — On August 20, 2019, authorities arrested 27-year-old Cody Vancenbrock, as well as husband and wife, 28-year-old Nicholas Kelly and 34-year-old Holly Kelly. The arrests come as the result of an investigation into the death of 24-year-old Ashley Shafer, […]
On Saturday, August 17, Oskaloosa had two visitors searching for their roots. Andrew Lubetkin, of Chicago, Illinois, and his brother Paul from Brooklyn, New York had been made aware of the recent recognition given to the Frankel Building which is now occupied by Smokey Row. Their great-great-grandparents, Isaiah and Babette Frankel, had constructed this building […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Shovels, rakes, and the dream of becoming an Eagle Scout are helping to drive Gareth Stefanc to see a first responders memorial finished. On Thursday afternoon, Gareth and his father Scott Stefanc, along with other volunteers, were on their second day of work at the site inside Forest Cemetery near the War […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sitting just inside the door of Mahaska Drug on Saturday morning was a group from the Oskaloosa Shooting Team, who helped bring home a national shooting title. The winning squad for Oskaloosa consisted of Ethan Herr, Brandon Salevsky and Zack Salevsky, taking the title in dominant fashion by 20. Not only did […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Do Dogs Smile? No matter the side of the fence you sit on, dogs were smiling today at the 5th Annual Dog Splash to benefit the Oskaloosa Bark Park. The first Dog Splash was created to help the fledgling dog park with maintenance costs, and that mission remains unchanged today. The event […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Hy-Vee gave away six new bicycles on Friday. Gerad Curry, Store Director of the Oskaloosa Hy-Vee, talked about the program that put new bikes into kids hands. Earlier in the year, Hy-Vee ran Petals for Pedals, where a portion of every dozen roses that were sold went to help buy […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – At three locations on Saturday morning, OHS marching band students were busy washing cars to help raise money for the program. OHS Marching Band Director Mr. Copeland said the car wash is the biggest fundraiser of the year. The band also holds other fundraisers during the year to also help supplement the […]
