Oskaloosa, Iowa – For Senator Joni Ernst, completing the ‘Full Grassley’ every year in office is something she works to accomplish. Ernst says those visits to industry, or hosting town halls, gets her a lot of windshield time but also allows her to hear the concerns from Iowans she represents. This past week was Ernst’s […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release In an attempt to help combat the Opioid overdose epidemic sweeping across the nation, Deputies with the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office will now be carrying Narcan, a drug designed to block the effects of Opioid use. Persons experiencing an Opioid overdose suffer from a depressed respiratory system, which […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police Officer Nick Landgrebe puts on his bulletproof vest and prepares to enforce traffic laws as part of a GTSB, or Governors Traffic Safety Bureau, grant. The grant money allows officers to work overtime shifts to enforce Iowa’s traffic laws, and address impaired drivers on the roadway. This past week, the […]
Legal battle brewing between elected officials on both sides. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk held a special session of Mahaska County Board of Supervisors to deliver evidence he believes proves that the 28E agreement between 911 and Emergency Management is invalid. The special session was on Wednesday, April 18, 2017. Groenendyk is […]
MAHASKA COUNTY– The Mahaska Health Partnership Birthing Center recently received a CuddleCot™ donated by the Be Still and Know Foundation in honor of all babies gone too soon. According to MHP Birthing Center Director Heather Cook, the CuddleCot™ is an important addition to the department. “The CuddleCot™ is a cooling system that will increase the […]
New Sharon, Iowa – Paramedics and first responders are learning how to best use a new tool that can help save lives. Mahaska County Emergency applied for and were awarded a Helmsley grant that provided five new Lucas 3 devices. Each device cost approximately $16,000 if purchased. The devices are automatic CPR chest compression machines. […]
Fire officials in Mahaska County have issued a burn ban to begin immediately. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff says that small recreational fires, like those in a burning ring, are allowed. The ban will remain in place until further notice
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Law enforcement was notified on Friday morning by staff at MHP over some safety concerns. MHP CEO Kevin DeRonde released a statement. “At MHP, the safety of our employees and community is of utmost importance. Following an incident today, a member of the MHP staff has been terminated as a result. Our […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Oskaloosa School District Board of Education announces two finalists for district superintendent. The finalists are Paula Wright, Superintendent of Schools in Chariton, Iowa; and Todd Meyer, Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County, Minnesota. The public is invited to the Candidate Meet and Greet Community Forums, scheduled to take place on Monday, […]
by Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (April 25th, 2018) – This past off-season was crazy many wondered if there would be any racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway and after the Southern Iowa Fairboard Race Committee along with longtime competitor Nathan Wood working together to make racing happen when numerous sponsors step for to make […]
