In 2012 the Optimist Club of Oskaloosa began a project of placing flags in city resident’s yard as part of a club project to promote patriotism and help fund the club’s projects. There were 65 flags the first year and participation has grown each year since. This past week the Optimist Club has kicked off […]
Sigourney, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst held a town hall meeting at the Sigourney Community Center on Tuesday. Ernst started off the question and answer session thanking the approximately 50 individuals for attending, considering the cold and rainy conditions. Jerry Henderson from West Liberty Iowa asked about the Farm Bill negotiations. Ernst said that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday night where the next step in rehabilitating the downtown facades was discussed. The first step by the council to was to set the boundaries of the blighted area. Those areas designated as lots 2,5,6,7, and 8 of the original plat block 20 as a blighted […]
April 2, 2018 – Assistant Wapello County Attorney Andrew Ritland has announced he is running for the Republican nomination for Mahaska County Attorney. Current County Attorney James Blomgren has decided not to run for another term, creating a vacancy in the office. After graduating from the University of Iowa College of Law with high distinction, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For all of those lucky dog stories you hear, there is some poor canine that has equally bad luck. Tito, an American Bulldog, is that dog. Tito is back at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter after a circle of bad luck. His trip started after being brought to animal control in Ottumwa, where […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Earlier this year, Oskaloosa News spoke with a homeless couple that was sheltering under a bridge, surviving the harsh Iowa winter. We documented their struggle in finding a place to live, and what obsticles homeless face. At a recent Mahaska County Homelessness Coalition meeting, Ryan McDonald sat and listened as experts worked […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The art of filmmaking is more than just entertainment; it’s also a platform for artists to shine a light on issues within society. Eric Bridges is an Oskaloosa native who graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 2008, then attended Central College. Bridges then studied filmmaking in Los Angeles. Then last summer, he […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa House 79 Candidate Nick Ryan has had an interest in politics and policy making for several years now. He’s been active with Republican campaigns and worked at fundraising for several conservative candidates. Ryan decided to step out of that shadow to tell his vision for Iowan’s. Voters in District 79 will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Samantha Keith is running for the Iowa House District 79 in the wake of Guy Vander Linden’s retirement announcement. Keith is a Democrat in a highly Republican district and will be facing Republican Dustin Hite and Libertarian Nick Ryan. Keith said her desire to run comes from her long-time interest in politics, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Connie Van Polen has been with the Mahaska County Treasurers Office for 23 years, and she’s running for Mahaska County Treasurer after Sone Scott announced her retirement. Van Polen was hired by Arlene Tucker in 1995 and was appointed to accounting deputy in 1996. Sone Scott promoted Van Polen to First Deputy […]
