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Residents Share Their Concerns Over Regional Airport

The Stephenson Farm was established in 1881, and could be impacted if the regional airport was built.

Supervisors Say They’ve Proposed A Mitigation Plan For 220th Street Oskaloosa, Iowa – People in opposition to the new regional airport voiced their opinion to the Oskaloosa City Council on Monday evening during the public comments. Nick Ryan, 1815 260th Street Oskaloosa, Iowa, was the first to address the Council on the subject. Ryan referenced […]

Supervisors Continue Black Oaks Clays Discussion

Mahaska County Courthouse

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, May 6, 2019 beginning at 9 am in the 3rd-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse. Jeff Heil with Northland Securities was on hand to help lead the discussion on what steps were to be taken during the bonding […]

City Council Approves Stop Light Adjustments

Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 6th, 2019 at 6 pm inside the Council Chambers at the Oskaloosa City Hall. The Council heard from one City resident and two County residents in regards to the 28E agreement for a regional airport. The three spoke about their disagreements […]

Hite Proud Of First Session In Legislature

Rep. Dustin Hite (R-House 79)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – In 2018, New Sharon Mayor Dustin Hite was elected to the Iowa Legislature in House District 79, representing Oskaloosa, New Sharon, and Pella. The 2019 session of the Iowa Legislature recently ended in quick fashion. For Hite, that brought to a close his first year in Des Moines, affecting policy for the […]

William Penn Celebrates 2019 Graduates

Dane Jones receives his diploma from William Penn President John Ottosson on Saturday morning.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – By Monday morning, the campus of William Penn University will be quiet and still. It’s an eerie feeling after a year filled with education and excitement. On Saturday, William Penn University graduated the Class of 2019, sending them on their way to the next chapter in life. Approximately 300 students walked across […]

Mahaska Drug And The Oskaloosa Fire Department Team Up To Help

The Oskaloosa Fire Department was on hand, offering a free kids hat, photos, and a chance to look inside a real fire truck.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Saturday was a beautiful day in Oskaloosa, as warmer temperatures and lots of sunshine had people out and about. In the parking lot of Mahaska Drug was parked a big red firetruck belonging to the Oskaloosa Fire Department. They were there to help raise awareness and some money for the Stephen Memorial […]

Local Guard Enjoys Being Part Of The Community

Members of Det 2 3654th Maintenance Company stand by their HEMTT A4 M984A4 Recovery Truck on Saturday as a way of reaching out to the Oskaloosa community.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The blue sky over Oskaloosa had the Stars and Stripes hoisted into it by a crane belonging to the Iowa Army National Guard unit stationed in Oskaloosa. The crane is attached to a HEMTT A4 M984A4 Recovery Truck which is part of the equipment used by Det 2 3654th Maintenance Company. The […]

5-Year-Old Boy Mauled By Dog

Mahaska County Sheriff's Department

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office was called to Mahaska Health on April 29th, 2019 to a report of a child who had been mauled by a Pit Bull mix dog. The incident took place at what is referred to as Lanphier’s Landing, on the western side of Mahaska County along Highway 92, […]

Best Burger In Iowa Is At The Wood Iron Grille

Matthew Gunn and Michael Glesener of Wood Iron Grille were awarded Best Burger in Iowa.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was an exciting day on Wednesday for the Wood Iron Grille. All eyes in Iowa were turned their way as the Iowa Beef Council announced the Best Burger in Iowa. It was the 10th year for the competition and award. Matthew Gunn and Michael Glesener were honored with the award by […]

Farmers Market A Bit Different For 2019

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Farmers Market is one of those things that make most everyone think of fresh sweet corn and butternut squash in the oven. This year, Farmers Market could also mean that you got a unique set of earrings to go with that. Reg Randau, President of the Oskaloosa Farmers Market, now known as […]

           

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