Oskaloosa, Iowa – For soldiers and veterans, the holidays can be an especially tough time of the year. Many are stationed around the world, unable to be a part of the holiday festivities at home. Julie Wells with the Clarence C. Cook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2237 said the plan was to send the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Salvation Army held it’s annual kick-off party at the South Central Iowa Center For Independent Living on Thursday afternoon. Those in attendance learned more about what the Salvation Army does locally, and how much the group hopes to raise during the upcoming bell-ringing fundraiser. This year, the organization hopes […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s Cole Henry and his family had an emotional day as he officially signed his letter of intent to play for the University of Northern Iowa’s Panthers. Young Cole Henry always dreamed of the day he would play for the Panthers, and on Wednesday morning, that dream became a reality. Henry and […]
A Mahaska County Emergency Management Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 11, 2018– Mahaska County 911 Communications, a division of Mahaska County Emergency Management, received notice of accreditation by PowerPhone, a National provider of 911 protocols and training. Accreditation distinguishes this 911 Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) from many other 911 PSAP’s, by providing the […]
A Mahaska County Auditors Press Release Mahaska County conducted its first post-election audit Tuesday, Nov. 13 under a new law designed to monitor and protect election processes. The audit was a perfect match to the result recorded on election night. Iowa law now requires that after each general election, the Secretary of State will choose, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening. The Board considered the first reading of the 2019-2020 school calendar. Discussion centered on the start date, as the first day of school can’t legally start before August 23rd, which this upcoming year will land on a Friday. Also potentially impacting […]
Ottumwa, Iowa – The Job Corp training facility located at the Ottumwa Airport played host to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds as part of National Registered Apprenticeship Week. The Job Corp has training programs that help young people learn a trade to help them achieve a stable future. Programs being offered at the Ottumwa campus include […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the students of Oskaloosa High School invited veterans and the community to a program dedicated to honoring the service of America’s veterans. Kirby Nelson with the OHS student council welcomed everyone to the program with the Pledge of Allegiance. The OHS Choir then performed the National Anthem. Steve Swank, […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – On Sunday, November 11th, 2018, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the 5th Judicial Department of Corrections, out of Cedar Rapids. The Department of Corrections advised that they had information that 35-year-old Nicholas Daniel Cohrs was in the Mahaska County area and that he was […]
Merry Little Downtown Christmas | December 1, 2018 | 5-8 PM On Saturday, December 1st from 5-8 PM, break that cabin fever with a trip to downtown Oskaloosa for holiday fun and festivities. Visit City Square Park, get your photo taken with Santa, reindeer, and other Christmas characters from Mahaska Drug, and enjoy fun Christmas […]
