An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Early this morning (2/23/25), officers received a phone complaint of a reckless driver in the area of Santa Clara St. The caller stated that it sounded like a vehicle was racing back and forth, speeding. Officers went to the area and located a blue 2010 Mazda speeding in the […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release At 3:06 a.m. this morning (2/23/25), officers received a phone call about a fight possibly occurring in the 200 block of Hope St. When officers arrived, they located several individuals outside of the residence. One of the individuals, Jacob James Pelong (43), of Oskaloosa, had an outstanding warrant for […]
February 13, 2025 Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation. This grant is a three-year pledge totaling $45,000.00 and will be used for the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. These funds will allow Friends and Mahaska County Conservation Board to build this Nature […]
OSKALOOSA – The Oskaloosa City Council convened on February 18, 2025, to address a broad range of topics, including economic development, property zoning, infrastructure improvements, and policy adjustments. Mayor David Krutzfeldt presided over the meeting, with most council members present and participating in deliberations. Economic Development and Regional Partnerships A presentation by representatives from the […]
OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to discuss a range of topics including economic development, county employee policies, insurance adjustments, and infrastructure projects. Economic Development Partnership Discussion A major portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussions with representatives from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The organization, […]
An MCG Press Release On Friday, February 7, MCG sponsored the Oskaloosa vs. Newton basketball games in Oskaloosa. Several of our Team members were present to visit with the crowd, cheer on their favorite team, and hand out awesome MCG merch. MCG – Mahaska Communication Group & Thunder Country KIIC donated a $14,000 check to […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Tucked away just outside Oskaloosa, Outer Limits Truck Repair is more than just a repair shop—it’s a one-stop service hub for trucks, cars, heavy machinery, tractor-trailers, and even the occasional lawnmower. The shop’s owner, Brett DeBruin, has built his business on a foundation of passion for engines and a strong sense of […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Good afternoon Senate District 44! I’d like to start this week’s dispatch off with the sad news of David Heaton from Mount Pleasant passing away. Representative Heaton served Henry County for 23 years in the Iowa House, retiring in 2017. While Dave had been away from the Capitol for 8 years, […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Funding for K-12 schools In our first floor debate of the year, the Senate passed our version of the K-12 education funding proposal for this year. Senate File 167 is a $235 million increase for K-12 education in Iowa. Iowa’s total amount in state aid for K-12 schools will come to […]
Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been collecting plastic shopping/grocery bags for recycling. Since 2019 over 700,000 shopping/grocery bags have been collected and have been recycled and kept out of the Mahaska County Landfill. Over the years, we have expanded our collection capability. Currently, we have two buildings, one located at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds […]
