By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors had a shorter meeting than usual on Tuesday, due in part to the upcoming transition of a new superintendent as of July 1, 2018. Approval of academic goals, approval of security camera system requests for proposals, as well as approval of […]
On June 13th, 2018 at approximately 12:36 pm, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Great Western Bank (Sully Branch) on a report of a robbery. Employees of the bank reported that a male suspect presented a note indicating that he had a weapon and demanding money. Bank employees did give an undisclosed amount […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The legal battle between the cities of Pella and Oskaloosa and Mahaska County has it’s first ruling on the 28E agreement to build a regional airport. The parties were before the court on Tuesday, and Judge Shawn Showers issued a ruling on Wednesday morning. The Plaintiffs in the case are the cities […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – During the 2018 Art on the Square, one piece of work continually drew a crowd to the southwest corner of the square. The larger than life draft horse sculpture titled ‘The Young Prince’ was created by Steven W. Huffman, and he owns Metal Scapes by S.W. Huffman. The sculpture is created from […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The town of New Sharon knows how to throw a party, and over the weekend the community and its neighbors came out to celebrate community. Ralphi Munson is one of those individuals you often see involved in community events or encouraging her neighbor, and the New Sharon community recognized her during […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The primary election for Mahaska County Supervisor on the Republican ticket very possibly has no equal in the history of the county. When the votes were canvased on Monday afternoon, a single vote separates two Republican candidates for Mahaska County Supervisor, Steve Parker and Paul De Geest. There remained three outstanding absentee […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – To do something for a half a century takes dedication, and indicates a sense of pride in a community. This weekend, Oskaloosa hosted the 50th Annual Art on the Square. This year was a 2-day celebration of the creative spirit and those who enjoy it. Paintings, jewelry, sculptures, glass-work, photography, and so […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The town square of Oskaloosa, and the friendly confines of Smokey Row have hosted many candidates that seek higher office. Nearly every presidential candidate over the past decade has made the stop. The race to serve as Iowa’s next governor started off for Iowa Democratic Nominee Fred Hubbell as he got his […]
by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indians softball team had a rough start to the week, but bounced back with three wins away from its new home. OHS (12-2, 4-1 LHC), which is now #6 in Class 4A, opened the week with a 9-3 loss to #13 Newton Monday. The Indians then swept Washington in Tuesday’s […]
by Wade Steinlage The Oskaloosa Indians baseball team took down a pair of Little Hawkeye Conference opponents with ease this past week. Oskaloosa (8-4, 4-1 LHC) defeated Newton 10-0 (6 innings) Monday and pounded Pella 17-4 (5 innings) Friday. The squad also matched up with Mount Pleasant in non-conference action Tuesday, falling 4-0. The Indians, […]
