Mahaska County, Iowa – A strong line of thunderstorms pushed through Mahaska County on Saturday evening, causing people to seek shelter at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds just after 6 pm. This was the second year in a row the KIIC Wing Ding Fling Thing and main concert for the Southern Iowa Fair was impacted by […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in session on July 16, 2019, at 6 pm. The Board approved the hiring of Megan Baker as Oskaloosa Middle School Special Education and Dustin Harbour as Oskaloosa Elementary School 4th Grade Teacher. Also approved was the hiring of Anna Schaefer as Color Guard Coach and Kelly […]
A Crisis Intervention Services Press Release (OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — The Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) Crime Victims’ Rights Committee has selected Lt. Troy Boston from the Oskaloosa Police Department to receive one of the 2019 Crime Victims’ Service Awards. One of only four recipients of the 2019 awards, Lt. Boston was nominated in March due to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, July 15, 2019. The Board approved a loan agreement and issuance of Fire Station Bonds in the amount of $355,000.00 for the construction of a fire station for Cedar Township. During the previous July 1, 2019 meeting, the Board had […]
One of Mahaska County’s favorite celebrations is right around the corner! Sweet Corn Serenade is set for Thursday, July 25th in downtown Oskaloosa. This year’s festivities include pop-up boutique shopping, a craft and vendors show, food trucks, burgers and sweet corn, the Farm Bureau Agriculture exhibit, tons of fun family activities, a kids’ pedal pull, […]
by Jamie Brockman After missing out on a trip to Fort Dodge a year ago, the 14th ranked Oskaloosa Softball team earned a return trip to State with their 1-0 upset win at #2 A-D-M in the Class 4A Regional Final Tuesday night. This marks the fourth trip to State in the past six years […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday evening, July 15, 2019, inside the council chambers at City Hall. The first order of business for the Council was four resolutions levying special assessments against property owners for items such as snow removal, and three for nuisance abatements. Kelly Schultz spoke […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – How big is the solar system? That question and more had led Oskaloosa’s Joe Crookham to build a project at the Lacey Complex that will hopefully help people understand that the Earth is “The Only Ride We’ve Got”, and to help them better appreciate it. “It’s a project I’ve been thinking about, […]
by Nolanne Rust Once again, Oskaloosa Main Street- along with a multitude of businesses, vendors, volunteers, and locals- pulled off a great family day during the Annual Christmas in July event. Entertainment for 12 hours, children’s games, loads of food and drinks, a silent auction, a splash pad, and a BBQ contest in support of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – BBQ 4 Badges is just in its second year, and this year a new team, “Thin Blue Swine”, from the Oskaloosa Police Department and sponsored by Legacy Real Estate, took home the Grand Champion honors. The People’s Choice award went to ‘The Smokin Fattys’ team of John Grahek, Jon Roorda, and Kevin […]
