Every fall, United Way of Mahaska County hosts a fundraising campaign to raise money to support its programs, as well as its partner agencies. But this year, they’re asking for something more as well. “More than anything, we want every citizen of Mahaska County to be engaged in our community through volunteering,” said Amy Meyer, […]
Atchison, Kan.–One of the measures of a championship team is the ability to snatch victory from the hands of defeat and the Statesmen football team can now check that off its list as it rallied to knock off #22 Benedictine 19-14 in Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division action Saturday. Despite being outgained 403-253, […]
Pella, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians football team had their season come to an end on Friday night 34-14. The senior-heavy team brought a winning season and carried on a winning attitude that started with a softball state championship. For first-year head coach Jake Jenkins, the night was one tough one. Jenkins was obviously proud […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Individuals from the City of Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Community School District, Mahaska County YMCA and Mahaska Community Development Group, gathered together on October 26th to continue the discussion about the proposed center. The purpose is to continue moving forward with the project plans and the meeting was designed to refine the facility design […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation has developed a program where they help counties identify and lessen hazards on county roadways. Molly O’Brien with Kimley Horn, led the discussion on Thursday for the Iowa DOT Local Road Safety Plan Project. Also present was Chris Poole with the Iowa DOT Office of Traffic and […]
FORT DODGE- The Oskaloosa High School Indian Harriers continued the streak that was started in 2006, by having individual qualifiers at the state meet on Saturday for the 10th consecutive year, the longest in school history. Senior Sienna DeJong and Sophomores Lauren Coon and Carter Huyser all participated in Saturday’s meet. Head Coach, Mike Comfort, […]
OSKALOOSA- One of Oskaloosa’s most notorious criminal cases in recent times is beginning to draw to a close. On Friday, Bradley Arterburn pled guilty to one count of second-degree murder. Sentencing is set for November 18 at 2:15 p.m. in the Mahaska County Courthouse. Arterburn faces a prison sentence of up to 50 years in […]
OSKALOOSA- With discussion at a recent Oskaloosa Water Board meeting about General Manager Chad Coon’s salary, some have started to wonder how much area superintendents, administrators, and department heads are paid. According to meeting minutes, and information from the Oskaloosa city website, and the Iowa Department of Education, several area officials are paid over $100,000. […]
The best and brightest students from 31 U.S. states and territories and seven countries attended speeches by world renowned leaders, presented their own research, and joined in hunger relief efforts. Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 26, 2016 — Annie Poush of Oskaloosa High School in Oskaloosa, IA was among the select students nominated to attend the […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Swing along to music from Looney Tunes, Star Wars, Disney classics, Merry Melodies, The Simpsons and more with a musical group dedicated to playing all your cartoon favorites! The Queen’s Cartoonists bring their unique mix of cartoon music and comedy to the George Daily Auditorium stage on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 […]
