Oskaloosa, Iowa – People gathered together on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. We asked readers to share their thoughts about Thanksgiving. Kathie Ferree said, “I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful life, especially a wonderful family!” Larry L. Doub added, “I’m blessed to just be here still; and thankful […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday to discuss staffing at the Mahaska County Attorney’s Office. A part-time employee for the office quit unexpectedly, leaving a need to fill the position. Mahaska County Attorney Jim Blomgren spoke with the supervisors and made the case as to why that part-time position […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem approached the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors on Monday to get the OK to pay reserve deputies $10 an hour. Reserve Deputies are currently compensated for doing transports for the county, but the reserves aren’t compensated for any special events or other events that they help […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a quiet march to the square in Oskaloosa, from St. Paul Congregational United Church, over a dozen people took time to remember those individuals impacted by transgender violence. The Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual event held on November 20th each year. “The best way to remember lives lost is […]
CLIVE, Iowa, Nov. 21, 2017 – A recent family road trip ended up paying off for an Oskaloosa man as he won a big prize playing the lottery. Jason Waite claimed the sixth of eight top prizes of $10,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s “Winner’s Circle” scratch game. Waite, 43, said he was on a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mike’s Market and Deli got a green light on Monday night to proceed with the redevelopment of what was the ‘Wiggs’ location at 1308 A Avenue East. The plan is to renovate the interior of the building and to provide new exterior siding and windows and to make site improvements. One of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was a celebration of the arts and the artists who create works of art that inspire people to look at the world differently. Five artists have been crisscrossing the state this year to display and discuss their work, not only with other artists but art supporters. River Breitbach, a musician from […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Diabetes is one of the most significant health concerns for people, not only in the United States but for many developing countries around the world. On Saturday, professionals and vendors joined together to help educate and inform and raise awareness about the disease, and the steps they can take to combat the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Friends and supporters of the Mahaska County Salvation Army gathered at Penn Central Mall on Friday to kick-off the 2017 bell ringing season. That sound is a hallmark of the holiday season, as shoppers enter various stores around the community. The red kettles holding those donations this year will serve the people […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Thursday night, many community members, leaders and more came out to share their thoughts with the Des Moines Register about how Iowa is changing. Lynn Hicks is an opinion editor for the Des Moines Register and was the emcee for the evening’s discussion. “Changing Iowa is a series of stories that […]
