Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was something you don’t see every day, a house going down the middle of the road in the city of Oskaloosa. Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity had a home donated to them by a couple in the New Sharon area and it was moved to 1214 1st Avenue West in Oskaloosa. […]
Pella, Iowa – The current regional airport project can find its roots in informational meetings at the Oskaloosa Public Library in the fall of 2010. A 28E agreement between Pella, Oskaloosa, and Mahaska County creating the South Central Regional Airport Agency was signed in 2012. On Monday night, some of the landowners who would be […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Wednesday, October 31st, at approximately 3:15 pm. members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, New Sharon Fire Department and the Pella Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to 1476 Eaton Avenue, in rural Pella, regarding a farm tractor fire. Upon emergency responders arrival, it was discovered that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The commons area at the Oskaloosa Elementary was a gallery of some wonderful works of art. The contest for best pumpkin decorating includes the most original, the funniest, and best use of fall theme. Students can enter a pumpkin, poem or photography. The contest has been going on for several years and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor and candidate for supervisor Steve Wanders has been accused of electioneering after complaints were received about the candidate. According to Iowa law, campaigning or electioneering of any kind in a polling place or within 300 feet of any door to a polling location is illegal. Wanders is being accused […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It wasn’t the night the Indians were looking for, as the Indians offense struggled to find their groove. The Oskaloosa Indians,who came into the evening 8-1, felt confident in taking on the 7-2 Harlan Cyclones. History has shown that Oskaloosa had struggled against the visitors in the past, when they met over […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt signed a proclamation in his office Friday afternoon officially recognizing the annual event of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States. The primary purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the VFW is reflected in the desire to “Honor the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There was live music and giveaways, along with food and beverages, as the Mahaska County Agency on Aging celebrated 45 years of serving the senior population of Oskaloosa, Mahaska County and beyond. The program, which seems to trace its initial roots to a conversation at church one day, became the first congregational […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School is sending two individuals to the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge on Saturday. Carter Huyser is taking part in his third race while Lauren Coon will be participating in her fourth race. Both are seniors making their final appearance. Oskaloosa Head Coach Mike Comfort talked about his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In a partnership with Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity, several Oskaloosa High School students got the opportunity to bring what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world applications. Kristen Bandy has been helping students make that connection, and with the help of the building trades program, the idea took root to work […]
