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 […]
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, […]
