A Wapello County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Ottumwa, Iowa — A months-long, multi-state investigation led by the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a suspect believed responsible for burglarizing at least sixteen school districts across Iowa and Missouri. The operation highlights the power of proactive investigative work, interagency collaboration, and strategic […]
May 2 2025 | Posted in
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May 1, 2025 – An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa – On April 26, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a member of the Oskaloosa Police Department attempted to stop a subject on a UTV driving on A Ave. W (Hwy 92). The driver, identified as Jeffrey Dean Vanmaanen (59) of rural Oskaloosa, had […]
May 1 2025 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health welcomes Drew Lewis, DO, a fellowship trained, board-certified Pain Management Specialist to the Pain Management Team. Dr. Lewis brings his extensive background in medicine and education to offer care to patients in Oskaloosa and the Southeast Iowa region. Dr. Lewis earned his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic […]
May 1 2025 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Monday that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will invest in 14 urban water quality projects across the state, including a major initiative at Caldwell Park in Oskaloosa. The announcement, made during Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week, highlights a $5.7 million investment […]
Apr 28 2025 | Posted in
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by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 25, 2025 Gov. Kim Reynolds has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register that seeks to keep confidential some of the written communications among her senior advisors. In court papers filed Friday by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Reynolds asks for an injunction to stop the Register […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – April 25, 2025 — Oskaloosa town square will burst into life this summer with towering puppets, handmade costumes, and joyful music as the Uplifting Puppet Parade makes its grand debut on Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 p.m. during the annual Art on the Square festival. Organized by the Uplifting Puppet Company in […]
Apr 26 2025 | Posted in
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by Senator Adrian Dickey Happy Friday District 44, I hope you all had a GREAT Easter weekend. It is always great when we can celebrate Jesus’s death and resurrection with our family. To all my Catholic brothers and sisters, I offer my condolences as we all mourn the death of Pope Francis and I pray […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Art Center was alive with creativity and community spirit during the Spring Showcase held on April 24, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event spotlighted four standout artists from the Jordan Wayne Co-Op Gallery: Julia Fairchild, Brant Bollman, Sarah Kargol, and the late Jordan Wayne. Each of these artists […]
Apr 25 2025 | Posted in
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Creating New Learning Pathway for Students OSKALOOSA, Iowa — When the nationally recognized Colts Drum & Bugle Corps pulls into Oskaloosa this weekend, it won’t just be a pit stop on their tour; it will be a milestone moment for the Oskaloosa High School band program and a powerful learning opportunity for local students. For […]
Apr 25 2025 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Ryan Young, PA-C, to Mahaska Health Iowa Center of Excellence in Cardiology. Ryan brings over 25 years of experience as a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in cardiology and is dedicated to improving healthcare access in rural communities like Oskaloosa and the surrounding areas. Ryan Young earned his degree from […]
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