Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fire destroyed a home at 1012 3rd Avenue West on Friday, December 22nd. At approximately 4 pm, the Oskaloosa Fire Department arrived at the home, which was showing heavy smoke with fire starting to erupt from the north wall of the home, between the first and second floor. The fire was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The kids who have Kelli Saville as their daycare provider took some time on Wednesday, December 20th to ‘Pay It Forward’ to members of the law enforcement community in Mahaska County. Saville said they put together the 30 appreciation bags that were distributed to both the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is something nostalgic about trains and Christmas time, and inside Penn Central Mall this Christmas, kids and parents got to share in that nostalgia. Mike Gipple is the Penn Central Mall Manager, and the engineer of the Penn Central Mall Express. The train has been once again making its way through […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On December 19th, 2017 at approximately 10:25 p.m., Officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to a call for service involving shots being fired. It was reported that 26-year-old male Deon Freeman was at the intersection of Pella Avenue and Green Street in Oskaloosa, IA where an 18-year-old […]
by Cathy Stahl, MHP Marketing director with additional reporting by Staff. MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP) Board of Trustees announces Kevin DeRonde as Chief Executive Officer. DeRonde brings more than 15 years of healthcare business management and executive leadership experience to MHP. He is expected to join the organization on Feb. 19, […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- At Monday’s Mahaska County Supervisor meeting, the supervisors heard a report from Conservation Director Dave Sedivec, who reported that construction on the new environmental learning center at Caldwell Park is making progress, and is considered to be on schedule. “I’m a little skeptical depends on weather,” Sedivec said of the […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- At Monday’s meeting, the Oskaloosa City Council recognized retiring first ward council member Aaron Ver Steeg, who did not seek re-election in this year’s city council elections. Ver Steeg served on the council for 12 years, first winning election in 2005. “I’ve only lost one city election in my […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police made an arrest after a package was reported stolen from a porch. As a result of the investigation, police say that drugs and stolen items, including Victoria’s Secret underwear and bed sheets, were recovered. Tammy Tolles is facing charges of 5th Degree Theft, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The moment is designed to remember, honor, and teach, as over 1200 locations across the United States and beyond placed wreaths to remember the sacrifices of those in our armed forces. Marla Van Dee is with the Daughters of the American Revolution and worked with the American Legion and VFW of Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The weather was playing nice, and hundreds of people flocked to Nelson Pioneer Farm for an ‘Old Time Country Christmas.” The event is now in its fifth year and has, at times, struggled to gain the popularity that Friday night indicated it could have. Museum curator Kelly Halbert came up with the […]
