On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There are two contested races in Oskaloosa this year, and candidates had their first chance to speak directly with voters this past week. The first race that is being contested is the two at-large seats currently held by Scottie Moore and Tom Walling. They are being challenged by Wyatt Russell and Charlie […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians traveled to Washington on Friday night, to face a tough district foe in the Demons. Twelve unanswered points in the 4th quarter by the Demons sealed the deal, and the Indians now wait to see if they will draw a wildcard to the playoffs. Washington’s defense was tenacious and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahaska County are going full steam ahead. Paying for the cost of having a mentorship program like Big Brothers and Big Sisters has been ongoing since the plans for the program were put in place in May of 2017. A recent fundraiser event, “Beers and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The contest to become Iowa’s next governor is in full swing, and several candidates have made their way to Mahaska County and Oskaloosa over the past two weeks. Nate Boulton and Fred Hubbell are two of those who made stops at a local coffee shop and spoke with constituents about their ideas […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department was dispatched at 7:46 pm to a structure on fire at 114 South L Street in Oskaloosa. When firefighters arrived on the scene, flames were visible on the north side of the house. Oskaloosa Fire Captain Dan Hoy then called in the rest of the department and made […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Finding a way to connect the students of William Penn University and area employers was the purpose of an internship fair held at the PAC on the campus of William Penn University on Thursday. Debbie Stevens, with Career Services at William Penn University, coordinated the event. Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Grant […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Lions Club celebrated this past week with a proclomation signing by Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt. The White Cane Proclamation reads as follows: Whereas, The white cane is a significant tool for independence and a symbol of equal access and expanding opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons; and Whereas, It […]
On Saturday, October 7th, Oskaloosa Trees Forever along with a group of community minded volunteers representing the Oskaloosa Rotary Club and the Rotary Interact Club – a group of high school students – helped Oskaloosa Trees Forever plant a total of 56 trees. An assortment of hardwoods and decorative trees were planted on 3rd Avenue […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 10th at their new time of 6pm. Oskaloosa Schools Superintendent Russ Reiter spoke about security issues in the district, citing the recent rash of closures at other districts due to threats. Reiter said that the district’s student Infinite Campus portal […]
