By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) — Residents will soon see a 20 percent rate increase in sanitary sewer charges as the Oskaloosa City Council continues with an investment in the wastewater treatment system. This will be the third year of a multi-year increase plan that was recommended for the sanitary sewer fund. “While this is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – One Oskaloosa sports team has been quietly having a successful season, 10 pins at a time. The Oskaloosa High School boys team is 12-2 this year and head coach Tony Witt describes the season as “awesome.” One of only two losses was to Knoxville, by a total of 5 pins and Oskaloosa […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa – An Oskaloosa woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to an embezzlement case at the former Carriker Ford of Oskaloosa. Jennifer Gatton was sentenced on January 26 in Mahaska County District Court after pleading guilty to first-degree theft. Online court records indicate that Gatton was […]
BY HAILEY BROWN (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – County conversation about the 28E agreement to build a regional airport with the cities of Oskaloosa and Pella isn’t stopping any time soon. During the February 6 meeting of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors, distaste for the 28E agreement was reiterated by both Supervisors Mark Doland and Mark […]
Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is excited for our next Eggs & Issues event! Special thanks to the George Daily Auditorium staff for volunteering to assist with the sound system – this week you should be able to hear!!! This Saturday, (February 11th) we will feature Representative Guy VanderLinden, Representative Larry Sheets, and Senator […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Imagine getting the opportunity to take your sweetheart to Paris this Valentines Day! The chances aren’t that far fetched, as a Paris-themed ‘Chocolate & All That Jazz’ – first of its kind – event is coming to the center court of Penn Central Mall on Friday evening, February 17th. Organizers will build […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – What would a youth mentorship program in Mahaska County be like, if it happened at all? Those were the basic questions being asked at an information meeting held Thursday evening at George Daily Auditorium. Amy Meyer, Director at Mahaska County United Way, said she was happy with the way the meeting went […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Traveling halfway around the world ending up in Oskaloosa, Iowa may seem strange for some, but a group of middle school students from China did just that. “Welcome. Welcome to all of you,” said Carl Drost, with Van Wall Equipment to the students as they gathered around inside the implement dealership. Drost […]
Senate File 130, the deappropriations bill, was signed by the Governor on Wednesday. This was a bill to fix the $118 million budget shortfall for the current 2016 – 2017 fiscal year. It passed out of the Senate last week and the House of Representatives passed it on Monday. Now that this is out of […]
On January 31st 6 members and the advisor of the Oskaloosa FFA Chapter went to Des Moines to take part in 2017 Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium. During the event, FFA members listened to speeches by Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey, Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Gov. Terry […]
