Oskaloosa, Iowa – Attorneys for the Cities of Oskaloosa and Pella, as well as Mahaska County, were all in court Friday morning to argue a second motion for summary judgment filed by the Cities, relating to a counterclaim initiated against Mahaska County in fall 2017. On December 21, 2017, nearly four months after the Cities […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County E911 Board met on Thursday evening where they discussed the recent Mahaska County Supervisors meeting, at which Rey Freeman presented his recommendation that the Board of Supervisors accept RACOM’s bid for a new emergency radio system. The discussion at that meeting was how each different entity that would use […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- A nearly five-year-old murder case has taken a new twist after a Senior Judge found ineffective assistance of counsel. Alicia Ritenour’s 2014 first-degree murder conviction in the death of her three-year-old daughter, Ava, was overturned by Senior Judge Dan Wilson on the grounds that her trial counsel provided ineffective assistance of counsel in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The end of the year typically means office parties and recognition for those people who have made a difference. The Mahaska County 911 Communications team gathered this past week to share a meal and time together while recognizing the efforts made by staff. Jamey Robinson, EMA/911 Administrator, spoke with Oskaloosa News […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A delightful winter day welcomed veterans to the war memorial inside Forest Cemetery on Saturday morning. Veterans honored their fallen comrades, prisoners of war, missing in action and all of those who honorably served their country in the armed forces of the United States. The same ceremony was carried out across the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Centennial Block in Oskaloosa is one of the oldest structures on the square. It has a rich history, with the structure itself making state-wide news. The celebration began with a welcome and introduction by Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt. Four individuals have helped to spearhead the project. Sherry Vavra, Ann Brouwer, Jennifer […]
MAHASKA COUNTY — The Mahaska Health Foundation recently purchased reflective safety jackets to increase visibility and reduce the risk of injury for paramedics. According to Foundation Director Cathy Stahl, paramedics can put themselves in harm’s way when providing care for ill and injured patients, especially on roadways when responding to car accidents but also in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in a special session on Tuesday night where they heard their consultants recommendation for a new emergency radio vendor. A final decision will be made on December 17th on “which route to go and move forward,” said Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk. “We’re looking for […]
Historical Marker set for Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. OSKALOOSA – The unveiling ceremony for the Centennial Block Building Historical Marker, will take place in the lobby of Town Square Dental Office, 107 High Avenue East. It is set for Friday, Dec. 14 at 2 pm. The public is invited to attend. A short program […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Friday, December 7, 2018, at approximately 11:00 am members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1400 block of Highway 63, approximately 1 mile south of New Sharon, regarding a single vehicle accident. Upon law enforcement arrival, officials were assisted by citizens in extricating […]
