Oskaloosa, Iowa – You might say that Oskaloosa has gotten the Christmas spirit, and is sharing it with everyone in sight. That spirit flows into the homes of its residents, and several of them opened their homes to help raise money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahaska County. The annual event has traditionally […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the 30th time in its history, the Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade lined up, ready to roll through the city square, painted with lights. The unusually warm weather helped to draw out what some have said is a record crowd at the annual event. Along the parade route were children […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – At approximately 11:15 pm, a call from Keokuk County to Mahaska County was made alerting to a high-speed chase that was west of Sigourney, along Highway 92. Speeds were reported to be around 100 miles per hour, according to police radio traffic. Mahaska County Deputies headed towards the chase, while Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police Department, along with the Oskaloosa School District, with help from Mahaska, Wapello and ADLM Emergency Management, reviewed active shooter plans during the Thanksgiving break. Oskaloosa Police Chief Jake McGee said, “it was an exercise just to test our plans that we have, should we have an active intruder at […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Last year, the voters in Oskaloosa said they wanted seventy-five percent of the local option sales tax money to go to an early childhood development and recreation center. The remaining 25% is used to maintain the roads in Oskaloosa. Last month, the city of Oskaloosa held a work session that would help […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has named Emergency Services Physician Kym Life, DO, the 2017 MHP MVP (Most Valuable Provider) at the 11th Annual Provider Appreciation Dinner. Each year the MVP Provider Award recipient is selected based on several factors, including patient care, employee relations, leadership and hospital engagement. This year, the Medical Staff […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Things are gearing up for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahaska County at their office inside of the Mahaska County YMCA. Robbyn Duchow was hired to lead the effort, and she opened the door to her office on October 31st, to begin the training needed to help make the program […]
Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in a gala event at the Penn Central Mall evening. All participants’ ages three through kindergarten of the Young Ambassadors Contest were introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Miranda Keeler. Music was provided by Bob Ballard of Spinners DJ. Local merchants sponsored the children’s canisters. Money placed in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Flashing lights in your review mirror are not something most of us want to see, but the Oskaloosa Police Department has been working to help make motorists aware of traffic laws. With a grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau, some Oskaloosa officers have been working some overtime to raise awareness of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The day after Thanksgiving, many people have a plan for those Black Friday specials. They load up the car with several friends and battle for the best holiday shopping specials. There is a new approach to that holiday shopping mayhem that is catching on, and a group of Oskaloosa merchants worked for […]
