To the residents and business in and around Mahaska County Construction on T-65 or Oxford Ave from the Lacey Hwy. G-29 east of Lacey southwesterly to the Mahaska County Rural Water Plant, is scheduled to begin the last week of June, weather depending. If Construction is held up due to weather the likely starting date […]
It’s nearly time again for Christmas in July! Join Oskaloosa Main Street downtown for this unseasonal holiday celebration! Kick off the day from 9 AM – 1 PM with a stop by The Alley to shop the pop-up craft and product vendor show. Shortly after the show begins, fun family and children’s games will begin […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday evening, The council approved appointing a new member after long-time city council member Tom Jimenez resigned because he was moving from his ward. The council received applications from Shane Blanchard, Bob Drost, and Wyatt Russell. Drost was appointed to fill the vacancy […]
Rose Hill, Iowa – A truck driver called the Mahaska County 911 Center at 2:15 pm on Tuesday afternoon, stating he observed a person jump off the bridge into the South Skunk River along Highway 92. Mahaska County deputies were on scene within minutes where they began the search for the individual. Deputies did discover […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 18, 2018. The board heard from Deann DeGroot of MCARD [Mahaska County Agricultural and Rural Development], who spoke about Education in the Workplace. The program had visited employers outside of Mahaska County during the past week, and will spend […]
Allgaier becomes the eighth different winner in the last eight races at The Fastest Short Track on The Planet NEWTON, Iowa (June 17, 2018) – Following his victory at Dover International Raceway, Justin Allgaier was given a penalty that had the potential to alter his entire season. Due to the penalty, Allgaier and the JR […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) –The square was buzzing with activity in Oskaloosa Friday night as Friday After Five again took to the streets. Backrow Hooligans, a trio from the Midwest, opened The Nadas. This was the second of four Friday After Five events planned for this summer by the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Children enrolled in the William Penn University Applied Technology Day Camp had a chance to explore a future career in the field with a fun-filled week full of hands-on activities such as robotics, making code, computer programming, virtual reality, digital science, digital media, industrial technology, and 3D printing. Campers […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Although a startling sight to behold, the American Flag on fire is not always an act of protest or sign of disrespect to the nation. The burning of old flags is also recognized as the proper way of retiring worn and tattered flags, no longer fit to be flown. […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – The unveiling ceremony for the Iowa Building Historical Marker took place indoors on Thursday, June 14, despite wind and a downpour of rain. The building is located on the corner of Market and High Avenue on the Oskaloosa City Square and is part of a larger project called the […]
