Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s difficult to think of what the consequences could be for driving home impaired after a celebration. OHS students presented a mock accident, assisted by area first responders and more. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is one of those groups of first responders that takes part, year after year. They are there with […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Education Association took the time before the end of the year to recognize the staff from Oskaloosa Community Schools that are retiring at the end of the year. Each teacher shared some of their time in education. Some spent their entire careers in Oskaloosa, while others moved here from other […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – With long-time Oskaloosa Police Chief Jake McGee set to retire at the end of this month, the search for a new police chief is winding down. In April, it was announced that the search had narrowed to ten individuals after receiving 70 applications. The applicant pool is now even […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa High School Class of 2018 came together for the last time on Sunday afternoon. Outgoing Superintendent Russ Reiter addressed the graduates of 2018. Reiter made reference to past graduation ceremonies when temperatures would rise to uncomfortable levels. This year, air conditioning of the gym was made possible due to renovation […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – The center court at Penn Central Mall was a hub of activity on Saturday for the annual “Welcome Home & Recognize Vietnam Veterans” event. This year the event was held on Armed Forces Day instead of the traditional date of March 30. Event organizers had something special in mind […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 911 call came in that there was a lot of black smoke in the area of South 7th Street, and 10th Avenue East, at approximately 8:15 pm. First responders arrived at Clabaugh Enterprises to find a substantial amount smoke exiting the structure. All firefighters were then paged out, and the new […]
By Hailey Brown (MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – The absence of Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland from did not detour supervisors Henry “Willie” Van Weelden and Mark Groenendyk from business as usual on Wednesday. During the May 16 meeting, the duo voted to approve an increase of representation from three to five members on the Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School Students were recognized for their academic achievements during the 2017-18 school year. Those receiving awards gathered at George Daily Auditorium on Wednesday evening, May 16 at 7 pm. Family, friends, and classmates joined in to honor the work and dedication on display. In addition to the academic awards, scholarships […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Thursday, May 17, 2018 On Wednesday, May 16th, 2018, at approximately 9 p.m., the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the intersection of Cross Street and Main Street, in Peoria, Iowa, in reference to a single-vehicle accident. It was reported that the single vehicle had struck a […]
by Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (May 16th, 2018) – Race fans and drivers donated money to the purse in memory of their loved ones that they have lost on Wednesday Night. Dean Sylvester Family, Yaw’s Auto Salvage, Friends & Family of the Late SIS Hall of Famer Aaron Brown #54. Huffman Fabrication, Scharky Frame, Ervin […]
