Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police Officer Janay Pritchett was arrested the morning of May 4th, 2018 and charged with Harassment – 1st Degree, and Domestic Abuse Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon by the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office. In court documents obtained by Oskaloosa News, it says; “On Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 at approximately 11:40 […]
The voter registration deadline to register early to vote for the upcoming Primary Election is Friday, May 25, 2018. According to Mahaska County Auditor, Susan L. Brown, the Auditor’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on that day. If you are mailing a voter registration form, it must be postmarked on […]
by Larry Sheets Goodbye dear friends in District 80, We are ending this session by providing tax cuts to all but 4% of the population. We are making it illegal to sell aborted baby body parts in Iowa. Further, we have passed a bill that declares life exists at least by the time a heartbeat […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Luke Vanhemert, 23, of Oskaloosa, IA, is charged with the 2nd Degree Murder of Marquis Todd. Vanhemert has requested a speedy trial in that case. The Mahaska County 911 Center received a call at approximately 10:50 pm, March 1st, about a fight that occurred at 603 North 3rd Street in Oskaloosa. Law […]
The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Education voted to offer a 3-year contract to Paula Wright who has served the last 11 years as Superintendent of Schools at Chariton. She also serves as the District’s Curriculum Director and Special Ed Director. Wright has accepted that offer and will be the new Superintendent effective July […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On Tuesday May 1, 2018 the Oskaloosa Police arrested and charged Dennis Eugene Cooper, age 44, of 1668 235th St. Oskaloosa, Ia. The defendant was charged with Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree, Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, and Incest. This arrest stems from an investigation into allegations that the defendant had […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland says he won’t resign his position as county supervisor, even after federal documents say he no longer lives in the county. During Monday’s supervisor meeting, Oskaloosa News asked Doland what his address is. He said he is staying with a friend and county employee Pat Scanlon. Scanlon […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The downtown historic marker project inducted its second building this past week when dignitaries and the public gathered at the Mahaska County Courthouse. According to committee member Ann Brouwer, the project is made possible by the volunteer efforts of many people and businesses throughout the community. Eight downtown buildings will be recognized […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A sign in the window reads, “All you need is art.” The need to share, grow, generate and appreciate art has continued at the Oskaloosa Art Center. For the past year, the Oskaloosa Art Center has been in the heart of Oskaloosa after moving from their previous location on the east side […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of laughter and music could be heard coming from the gym at the Mahaska County YMCA this past weekend. Nick Coffey, with the YMCA, said that the event is typically held later in the spring in order to help get kids moving again as the summer season begins to approach. […]
