Oskaloosa, Iowa- The chime from the Mahaska County Courthouse Tower once again is marking the passing of the hours after a significant overhaul of its workings. Mahaska County Supervisor Willie Van Weelden said it’s been on the supervisors agenda for some time to get the clock working once again. Some money was left over from […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There was organized chaos on Friday afternoon as the student body of the Oskaloosa Christian School worked diligently to package 20,000 meals for those in need. Oskaloosa Christian School Principal Don Mitchell was found helping out at various stations on Friday, making sure the Meals from the Heartland effort went well. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in special session to open bids for an emergency radio system on Friday morning. Two bids were received by the Supervisors, one from Motorola and the second from Racom. The bids and all the information within them were sequestered to keep the information private while […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The New Sharon Fire Department sent another team off this past week to help others in need. The team is headed to Port Saint Joe, Florida, which is a community east of Mexico, Florida, to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael devastated the region. The New Sharon Fire […]
A Mahaska County Attorney’s Office Press Release On October 31, 2018, the Mahaska County Attorney’s Office was made aware of a possible violation of Iowa Code Section 39A.4(1 )(a)(1) by Supervisor Candidate Steve Wanders. Candidate Wanders was observed handing out candy which contained campaign requests while wearing a t-shirt supporting his candidacy. Candidate Wanders was soliciting votes within […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)—As the world of education continues to grow, the need for motivated and dedicated educators grows with it. The Education Club at William Penn University is organized and led by students who are driven to be great teachers. This club provides students the opportunity to collaborate with other education students, both elementary and secondary. […]
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 […]
