On the 27th day of October, 2016 officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to Southern Hills Apartments located at 202 18th Avenue East in Oskaloosa in regards to a domestic abuse assault. The caller advised that the male half was in possession of a loaded firearm. Prior to officers arrival, the male half […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s no secret that journalism is going through a rough time. Advertising dollars are down for the traditional print, which means that there are fewer journalists covering the communities they serve. Executive Director and Editor of the Iowa Center for Public Affairs, Lyle Muller, gave a presentation this past week at the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – They may have been in the 5th grade, but their creative abilities were fully visible at the Oskaloosa Elementary this week. The event was sponsored by the Oskaloosa Elementary Parent – Teacher Organization, and prizes were awarded for; funniest pumpkin, best use of fall theme, most original pumpkin, funniest poem, poem with […]
OSKALOOSA- After a dominating victory Tuesday evening, the Oskaloosa Indians have their eyes set on the regional final against #3 Marion. The Indians defeated the Mt. Pleasant Panthers in three sets; 25-14, 25-15, and 25-12. The win moved the Indians to 16-22 on the season. “During the match, our focus shifted from beating Mount Pleasant, […]
The Oskaloosa School board met Monday evening where they discussed replacing three buses that no longer pass inspection, and were pulled out of service. The need for major body work was the biggest reason those buses were pulled from service, all dating back to 1994 and before. “We’ve been monitoring them for some time. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Halloween in Oskaloosa is Monday, October 31, 2016 from 6 to 8pm. Playing it safe on Halloween: Halloween may be a fun time for kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat can be a little troublesome. Concerns about children’s safety can cast a spell on the evening’s festivities. But not to worry! Following a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The old folk story of ‘Stone Soup’ found a way of helping a new group get the food they need, when Mahaska Health Partnership and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition worked to find a way to help fill the shelves of the local food pantry. Nicole Morgan, Director of the Oskaloosa Public Library, […]
Oskaloosa–Van Parker (Sr., Muskegon, Mich., Physical Education) took full advantage of his first start as William Penn’s quarterback as he ran all over Culver-Stockton in a 44-21 Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division victory Saturday. Parker, who called his own number 19 times, broke free on numerous occasions en route to 221 yards (the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The voters in Mahaska County and others from around the country are heading to the polls on November 8th. With all the equipment that is needed, election officials started the task of certifying and sealing the equipment responsible for handling, counting, and securing the ballots. The test also involves running a test […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians ended the regular season 7-2, with a 47-6 win over the visitors. For Oskaloosa Head Coach, the win helps set the stage for the team as they move into the post season, drawing 2 time state champions, Pella, in the opening round, set for Friday night. Jenkins said that […]
