William Penn photographer Robert Barnes has captured school history for decades. Oskaloosa, Iowa – You often find him standing on the sidelines of almost every sporting event William Penn University hosts, camera in hand, capturing moments that mean something to the athlete, their parents, and document the loss and triumph. Barnes isn’t only there on […]
MAHASKA COUNTY — For the Rev. Lois Williams, hospice was truly her heart. When she went to the Lord at the age of 94, she left a legacy of caring and generosity by designating a portion of her estate to benefit Mahaska Hospice Services. “Lois was the most giving person I have ever met,” said […]
Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group is excited for our 2019 Eggs and Issues line-up. The legislative forum gives area residents an opportunity to learn more about state, county, and local issues. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives, along with leaders in the community. […]
OSKALOOSA, IA—New adventures begin in 2019 with the 20th year of Youth Theatre at the George Daily Auditorium! Join a quest, create legendary Olympians, be the star of a Cabaret, and the Elementary School play returns! The 2019 after-school season has all new sessions ready get imaginations piqued. Starting off is the return of Missoula […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is a new TV show on ABC about a small-town guy that is pursuing a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, and is the force’s oldest rookie. In that show, ‘The Rookie’ is a middle-aged man, who is doing his best to keep up with the younger officers but also […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Wednesday the Mahaska County Supervisors opened a public hearing to move forward on the bonding process for a communications system not to exceed 5.5 million dollars. There was no public at the meeting or in writing that were submitted, and the public hearing was closed. The measure to bond for the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Friends and relatives of long-time Mahaska County Supervisor Willie Van Weelden stopped by the 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Mahaska County Courthouse on Monday, December 31, 2018, to wish him a happy retirement. On his final day as a Supervisor, Van Weelden was feeling mixed emotions. “I’ve really come to be […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 400 block of South J Street in Oskaloosa on Saturday morning around 7:20 am. Officers reported that heavy smoke was visible and that some flames were visible in the home, but no flames were visibly escaping the room. All available personnel […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission closed out the year 2018 with perhaps one of the most routine meetings of the year. To started off the meeting, EMA Director Jamey Robinson reported that he has finished a preliminary draft of the budget and presented it for review to the commission. Robinson took the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Mahaska County Supervisors have approved another 28E agreement, as their services are continued to be requested to be shared among smaller neighboring counties with fewer resources. At a special meeting of the Mahaska County Supervisors on Thursday, December 27, the board heard from outgoing County Attorney Jim Blomgren, who reported on a […]
