
MAHASKA COUNTY – Wyatt Joseph Muell was born at 2:46 AM on January 1, making him Mahaska Health’s first baby of the year. Wyatt weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long upon his birth. His parents are Kevin and Christa Muell of Fremont. Wyatt was delivered by Dr. Angela Godejohn. The Muell […]
Jan 24 2019 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The world may be lacking color at this time of year, but inside of Penn Central Mall this weekend there was colorful artwork created by the Mahaska Quilt Guild. The biennial show, hosted by the Mahaska Stitch N’ Quilt Guild, also included a large display of quilts that were made for area […]
Jan 24 2019 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Inside the warm confines of Penn Central Mall, the tables were set up, and the crafting supplies were dispersed, waiting for creative hands. Those creative hands went to work making Valentine cards for current active duty service members deployed overseas. “That way we can give them a little touch of home,” said […]
Jan 24 2019 | Posted in
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A Mahaska Health Press Release MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health will be hosting a free open house on February 12, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center in honor of American Heart Month. There will also be a lunch and learn from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. featuring Cardiologist Dr. […]
Jan 23 2019 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 22, 2019. Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt swore in Oskaloosa’s newest police officer Nathan Johnson. Nathan is originally from Oskaloosa and completed his Associate degree in Criminal Justice at Indian Hills Community College. Nathan interned with the Oskaloosa Police Department while attending […]
Jan 23 2019 | Posted in
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Reynolds is the first female elected to that position in the state’s history. Des Moines Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was sworn into office Friday morning inside the facility many Iowan’s have known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium, but today is known as Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad resigned as […]
Jan 20 2019 | Posted in
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by Holly Brink First Week on the Hill Hello Friends, This week has marked the beginning of the 88th General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature and was followed by the pomp and circumstance that comes with it. Throughout the week we have heard Governor Kim Reynolds, Chief Justice Mark Cady, and Adjutant General Timothy Orr […]

An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release The City of Oskaloosa has concluded the 2018/2019 urban bow deer hunt within city limits. The Oskaloosa Police Department was assisted with the administration of this hunting program by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Preparation for this hunting season began on July 27th, 2018 with the release of […]
Jan 19 2019 | Posted in
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by Dustin Hite On Monday, we officially gaveled in to start session for 2019. It has been great to get my feet wet as a freshman Representative, and I’ve already had the opportunity to interact with some constituents on the Hill. I look forward to meeting with many more constituents as the year continues. My […]

An Oskaloosa Fire Department Press Release Just like any industry, the science of putting out fires continues to see technological advances. One hundred and fifty years ago fires were fought with a line of citizens passing buckets of water from a well to a burning building. Next, it was horse-drawn pumps and tanks. Then came […]
Jan 17 2019 | Posted in
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