Oskaloosa, Iowa – The summer sun is setting, and fall is moving in. That didn’t stop the Friends of Lake Keomah from sharing one more blast of summer with users of the newly restored beach area. Carole Kelderman, a member the group responsible for helping to bring back the once popular summer location, said that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council once again tackled a request from an Oskaloosa resident in regard to the cutting and removal of weeds by the City. Last meeting, two individuals came before the council with a similar problem of acquiring a property after the assessment by the City had taken place, but before […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors completed their meeting on Monday morning in under 20 minutes. On their agenda was a conservation report from Conservation Director Dave Sedevic. Sedevic said that he and three of the County Conservation board members spent three days recently at the Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Country Canines came to town to help raise some money for the new Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. The groups from Corgis for a Cause, Stephen memorial Animal Shelter, Oskaloosa Main Street and NoCoast Beer planned out the evening event. Lindsey Sime, Director at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, said that the fundraising for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There are not many fall days as nearly perfect as the one enjoyed on Saturday. The 51st Annual Fall Festival drew a substantial crowd, and the weather played a factor in that. Kelly Halbert, curator at the Nelson Pioneer Farm highlighted the many activities that were taking place during the day. Those […]
Fayette, Mo.–After three disappointing weeks to begin the campaign, the Statesmen football team finally broke into the win column with a 34-21 victory over Central Methodist in Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South crossover action Saturday. William Penn (1-3) and Central Methodist (1-3) exchanged blows throughout the first three quarters, but the visiting Statesmen and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians won for the third time in as many weeks, as they bested Mount Pleasant on Friday Night. The Indians find themselves at 3-1 on the season, and 2-0 in District play. They travel to Solon on Friday night, who is coming off a win against a tough Washington team. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The craft beer industry is filled with many flavors and characters. Each brewery is a reflection of the people that helped to create it. NoCoast Beer Co. is a new craft beer maker located in Oskaloosa, Iowa that is working to share its take on the industry to the masses. Craft beer […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – September is halfway over, and Mahaska Health Partnership is looking toward October and raising awareness regarding breast cancer. The month will kick off with MHP’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, Oct. 7 from Noon to 1:00 pm on the Square in Oskaloosa. “Our annual walk is a great way to […]
Susan L. Brown, Mahaska County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, today announced that a satellite absentee voting station will be provided for Mahaska County voters who wish to vote by absentee ballot for the November 8, 2016 General Election. The satellite voting station will be located in the Dana M. Atkins Memorial Union, Chief Mahaska […]
