New Sharon, Iowa – There’s a dark stretch of road between Searsboro and New Sharon, and a herd of over 20 Black Angus cows traveling down the middle of the road were difficult to spot. When reports of the stray cattle came in, deputies from Poweshiek and Mahaska Counties worked their way to the county […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met Monday evening to work through an agenda of projects such as curb and gutter projects, pavement rehabilitation, and storm sewer repairs. The first of the projects approved was for curb and gutter replacement on North C Street. The project was awarded to TK Concrete in the amount […]
Ryan Giles and Kevin Hetrick Win Their Third Features in the 360’s and 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 13, 2017) – Brian Brown tied the “Rim Rider” Randy Smith for seventh on the all-time win list at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night by notching his 35th in the 410 class. Smith dominated much of […]
Two other Oskaloosa residents also sustained injuries in the accident. Grinnell, Iowa – The Iowa State Patrol reports that three individuals were killed in an accident south of Interstate 80 along Highway 146 on Friday afternoon. The call for help came in at 4:10 p.m., with the Iowa State Patrol, Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Once again, area businesses came together to recognize the work and efforts of individuals, not only in building business, but also in building our community. They took a look back to highlight the successes of 2016. Hosting its 136th annual banquet, the members of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group (OACDG), […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — In just a few weeks, it’s time to go to Summer Theatre Camp and beyond! The George Daily Youth Theatre has a packed summer full of almost anything you can imagine – musicals, games, film, podcasts, Halloween, Dr. Seuss, wizards, Shakespeare, and more! “We have a variety of teachers coming from all […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the roar of a Ford V8, the caravan of antique vehicles rolled into Oskaloosa on Sunday morning. The Ford V8 was powering a 1935 Ford Tudor Sedan State Patrol car. It along with other specimens of past state patrol vehicles were part of a tour to honor Ola Babcock Miller. Secretary […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, with all members present with the exception of Erik Edgren and Carl Drost. Tom Richardson, Board President, reported that 87% of students are being referred to the office 0 to 1 times for behavioral issues in the elementary. According to Richardson, […]
By Julia Davis, Leziga Barikor, Susan Haack and Stephen J. Berry May 7, 2017 If the law of supply and demand applied to the marketplace of ideas like it does to economics, political opinions wouldn’t be worth a plug nickel. They are everywhere, more so than ever since the election of Donald J. Trump to […]
Oskaloosa – Mahaska Health Partnership Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Alan Pearson has been named to the 13th annual listing of “100 Great Iowa Nurses.” The Oskaloosa resident will be honored with other recipients at a special ceremony recognizing National Nurses Week on May 7 in Des Moines. This year, the 100 honorees represent 39 Iowa […]
