The Mahaska County Supervisors approved a 28E agreement between the Mahaska County Conservation and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office in regards to an updated law enforcement policy that specifies when the two departments work together, and their roles, among other things. If the Mahaska County Conservation has its staff become certified peace officers, it helps […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 6, 2018, where they heard from Andrew Jensen, Development Services Director for the City of Oskaloosa. Jensen lead the discussion with the council on the progress made in regards to the 2015 Housing Action Plan, which passed the council in August […]
Christian Kinnison wins in 305’s by Bill Wright Oskaloosa, IA, August 6, 2018 – In a young career that has already seen its share of “firsts”, Kyle Larson became the first driver to win both an Ultimate Challenge and a Front Row Challenge. The Elk Grove, California, who had won the non-wing Ultimate Challenge in […]
Hedrick, Iowa – In a press release on Tuesday morning, Keokuk County Sheriff Casey Hinnah confirmed they are investigating a bank robbery, but little else. The press release states that on August 6, 2018, at approximately 2:40 pm, Keokuk County Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a bank robbery at the Hedrick Bank, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Off in the distance, you could hear a flute-like instrument in chorus with the wind. As you got nearer the white canvas tents, the smell of campfires and dinner rose in the air. As you reached the tents, you could hear conversation, laughter, and sense the comradery of individuals who have become their […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The fun of summer has drawn to a close in downtown Oskaloosa. Parents and students now have their attention on preparing for school, and fall sports. Friday After Five, Thankful Thursdays, along with the Oskaloosa Municipal Band have shared their last official events. The Alley remains open for regular use, and still […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Annual ‘Run In The Sun’ hosted by Mahaska Health Partnership is a way for those individuals who have lost someone to give back to the service that was there for them in those final days. Deb Munley was there to honor the memory of her coworker Kevin Mitrisin. Munley is a […]
***Update*** A Monday morning press release from the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office states that 46-year-old Martin Almond of Oskaloosa had died from drowning. Eddyville, Iowa – Emergency personnel were dispatched to an address in the 3000 block of James Trail just before 7 pm on Sunday evening. The initial call said that a boat had […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department was dispatched to B&B Bedding on Saturday afternoon at approximately 4:15 p.m. The report stated that two piles of mulch were on fire at the mulch production facility. Mulch fires are not uncommon, as below-average rainfall, warm temperatures, and abnormal winds increase the risk of spontaneous combustion. Winds […]
Ottumwa, Iowa – On Friday afternoon, at approximately 1:42 p.m., the Ottumwa Police Department received a call reporting shots fired in the 800 block of South Lillian Street on the south side of Ottumwa. That call revealed that one subject had been shot. As officers were responding to the area of the shooting, they were […]
