The nonprofit is once again finding its legs after a year of regrouping. Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fresh new board is now in place with Tiffany Anderson leading the effort as the director. Some of that new energy is being shown with two new projects recently announced from the organization. Michelle Purdum, board member for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met in regular session on Wednesday afternoon. The day of the meeting has been changed due to Supervisor Mark Doland needing a different day due to his new job. The supervisors approved the bids for roof replacement and the masonry project of the Mahaska County Law Enforcement Center. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday evening, with Mayor Pro tempore Doug Yates presiding. The council heard from Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff in regards to code enforcement for the first quarter of 2018. Neff said that there was a total of 61 violations in the first quarter. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is often a party going on at Debbie’s Celebration Barn, but this past Saturday night, the community came out to party and had fun while raising money for Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. Jennifer Main was one of those person’s who helped to make the evening possible. Vicky Collette and Main helped […]
Thursday, April 12th United Way of Mahaska County recognized over 50 community member-volunteers at the inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Night. According to Community Impact Coordinator Tim Gibson, the volunteers honored play an “instrumental role in supporting United Way and our non-profit partners”. Guests were invited to the Musco Technology Center on William Penn’s campus for an […]
The Lighted Christmas Parade Committee met following a successful 2017 parade and set the theme for the 31st annual Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade to be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Following an extensive survey the parade will be on Thursday only and the theme will be “Sights & Sounds of Christmas”. The committee […]
Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored Oskaloosa received the following state awards and special recognitions: Outstanding Infill/New Construction. Jim Hansen and Linda Crookham-Hansen represented the Oskaloosa Downtown Development Group. Main Street Iowa hosted the 32nd annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On Sunday April 15th 2018 at approximately 12:43 p.m. the Mahaska County E911 Dispatch center received a call from employees at Wal-Mart reference a male stealing items from the store. Officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched and upon arrival, they arrested one male subject for the theft. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The dust is beginning to settle from Central Empire Wrestling’s event this past weekend at Nelson Pioneer Farm. The main event between Tony Storm and Rory Fox was certainly the highlight for many fans in attendance. Both professionals arrived in the ring from different paths. Fox gained notoriety on MTV’s True Life […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- There has been a motion by Site A. Landowners to intervene in the lawsuit, between the cities of Pella and Oskaloosa and Mahaska County, into the validity of the 28E agreement for a regional airport. Mahaska County’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied by Judge Lucy Gamon on December 8, 2017. On […]
