Paul DeGeest, former Mahaska County sheriff, is seeking election in the June 5 Mahaska County supervisor primary election. DeGeest is a lifelong Mahaska County resident and started working for the Mahaska County sheriff’s office as a deputy in 1977. Once promoted to chief deputy he was in charge of investigations for 18 years. DeGeest was […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — In just a few weeks, it’s time to go to Summer Theatre Camp! The George Daily Youth Theatre has a packed summer full of almost anything you can imagine – musicals, games, film, secret agents, dancing, ghosts, cartoons, wizards, and more! Summer camp kicks off the week of June 4th with “Oskalooney […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board met in regular session on Monday, May 14, 2018. Absent from the meeting was Oskaloosa Water General Manager Chad Coon. Coon was spending time with an ill family member. The board approved the invoices and financial statements for the month and reviewed where the department was in regards […]
by Ken Rozenboom Recap of the 87th General Assembly When Republicans took control of the Senate after the 2016 election, we promised to advance an agenda that would grow Iowa’s economy, and limit the cost and burden of government. We promised to change the way the state does business and move this state in a […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Rain nor wind could dampen the spirits of nearly 30 Oskaloosa Community School District youth (grades 9-12) who participated in the first annual Youth Day of Caring through the United Way of Mahaska County on Saturday, May 12. Projects varied throughout the community as identified by local non-profits and […]
By Hailey Brown (Leighton, Iowa) – Current Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland’s recent resignation, in light of information that he no longer lives in Mahaska County and thus is ineligible to serve on the board, has created an opportunity for a Republican primary candidate winner to potentially be appointed before the November election to the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Spring has finally arrived for real here in Iowa. Farmers are working the fields, and everything is finally in bloom. The on-again, off-again spring filled with cloudy overcast days early on, keeping those seeking spring colors at home, waiting to make sure the snow didn’t fall once again. Out at Stam Greenhouse, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The ol’ wives tale of April showers bring May flowers says, things begin to bloom. At Nelson Pioneer Farm, May brought opening day and a chance for Margaret Spiegel to bloom as the director for the museum and farm. Spiegel is the curator and administrator of the farm and museum, which is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group gathered on Thursday evening to recognize the accomplishment of the people and businesses that make our community what it is. At the 137th annual banquet, Outgoing State Legislator and Marine Corp General Guy Vander Linden was named Citizen of the Year. Others recognized for their […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – On Tuesday, May 8, the OCSD Board of Education voted for a change in plans regarding fifth-grade class sizes. Although originally planning for seven sections of students, board members changed their minds to institute eight sections of students instead after members had a discussion with the fifth-grade team and […]
