Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday evening for a quick meeting. At the onset of the meeting, Mayor Krutzfeldt administered the oath of office to Jordan Ammons, the newest police officer for the Oskaloosa Police Department. The Mayor also presented longevity plaques to several longtime city employees, including Mark […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors held a brief meeting Monday morning and quickly dispensed with several items of consideration. One of the items of discussion concerned a new phone system for the Courthouse. Daren Hite, IT Specialist for Mahaska County, said that the county began looking at a new phone system back in […]
New solution keeps responsible lighting affordable. OSKALOOSA, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)– For more than 40 years, Musco has approached sports lighting from a foundation of responsibility—to facility owners, to those using the facility, and to the environment around it. Total Light Control—TLC for LED™ technology continues Musco’s commitment to excellence with an affordable system that delivers pinpoint […]
Tenco is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1965, that currently serves over 300 people with disabilities. Tenco’s mission is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities that will develop and maintain independence in all areas of their lives. Mahaska County joins 5 other counties where Tenco presently has office locations. “I am excited to continue […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Christmas spirit is spreading and Nashville recording artists Kassie and Ben Wilson recorded and produced the fun, light-hearted song “about a crazy family around the holidays,” says Kassie. The video for the song titled “Season Greetings” was directed by Ben, an Osky native and husband to Kassie. Kassie says, “This was […]
Pella, Iowa – Calls for help went out just before 10am on Thursday, December 1st, as reports came in of a vehicle that had crashed into the local Wal-Mart store. Authorities say the truck crashed into the front doors of the grocery side of the store, located at 1650 Washington St. Sgt. Nathan Ludwig, with […]
Main Street Oskaloosa 29th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade “A Storybook Christmas” honors many winners from a field of nearly 60 entries! First Place Winners “Judges Choice” – Mahaska “Children’s Choice – 1st Christian Reformed Church Most Outstanding Large Business – Musco Sports Lighting Most Outstanding Medium Business – Bank Iowa Most Outstanding Small Business – […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The sirens went off and the warnings went out just before 4 PM Monday afternoon, for reports of a tornado in the northern portion of Mahaska County. Mahaska County Emergency Management Director Jamey Robinson said that a Mahaska County Deputy spotted a tornado on the ground in the northern portion of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Young Ambassador Contest has been a staple of the downtown Christmas festivities for nearly 30 years. This year, the 2016 Young Ambassador Princess is Aubree Bunnell, daughter of Stephanie Gott and Cody Bunnell. The Prince is Caleb Linder, son of Mike and Alisha Linder. The proceeds this year will go to […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Enjoy a live adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved film that brings new life to the poignant story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls, with “It’s A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre!” This Christmas classic is at the George Daily Auditorium on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. This clever stage […]
