by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa,Iowa- As a part of the Morrill Act of 1862, Iowa State University was established as the first land grant-university in the United States. By 1906, the Iowa Legislature had enacted legislature to create an extension system. According to Nathan Crane, of Iowa State University, the purpose of the extension program was […]
With members of the Oskaloosa Trees Forever present, Mayor David Krutzfeldt proclaimed Monday, April 17, 2017 as Arbor Day. Each year during Arbor Day the people of Oskaloosa pay special attention to the benefits of our trees and dedicate themselves to tree planting and management. During the Proclamation, it was also noted that the Arbor […]
In all, Iowa’s Healthcare Sector Provides Nearly 325,000 Jobs Across State MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health Partnership generates 431 jobs that add $41,755,147 to the Mahaska County economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). In addition, because the jobs that are created by MHP, retail sales in the area for consumables […]
The Oskaloosa High School prom is approaching quickly! The theme for prom this year is Late Night Diner, Dance & Shake and will take place on April 22nd. Promenade will begin at 5:30 on the 22nd and will take place on the south side of the high school in front of George Daily Auditorium. The […]
Knoxville, Iowa – A sunny afternoon almost turned tragic when a gyrocopter with 2 individuals on board crashed just outside the Knoxville, Iowa airport on Monday afternoon. Jeff Jorgenson was a passenger on the aircraft, and he gave his friend Monte Goodyk a short interview before taking off. Excitement could be heard in his voice […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s an Oskaloosa tradition that goes back more than 15 years. Bank Iowa and area businesses get together to provide an egg hunt, featuring more than 4,000 eggs, and some pretty cool prizes. Besides the businesses, it’s an opportunity for 4-H kids to help out, and eventually become leaders themselves. Emmit Boender […]
By Fenna Semken Attempts to educate students about sexual assault in a high school setting sometimes lack effectiveness, IowaWatch interviews with teachers, administrators and high school students from 18 Iowa school districts revealed. The result is students who said they didn’t know what sexual assault consisted of, how to prevent it and how to get […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An Oskaloosa family is homeless after fire destroyed a large portion of their home at 1201 3rd Avenue West. The call for help went out just after 12:15pm on Easter Sunday afternoon. Ron Roland and his wife currently occupied the home, and when neighbors heard what sounded like an explosion, they became […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Following a series of recent complaints and reports of criminals targeting older Iowans by telephone and stealing thousands of dollars, the Oskaloosa Police Department would like to warn residents about an apparent resurgence of the so-called “grandparent scam.” The Police Department has received several reports of callers targeting older […]
Lake Red Rock – Training to save lives has first responders learning and renewing skills. One of those skills is how to work together during an active shooter situation. Four members of the Oskaloosa Police Department took part in the three-day course held at Elk Rock State Park near Lake Red Rock. Thirty-one officers in […]
