Oskaloosa, Iowa – One of the most common garden items, the tomato, got some attention during ‘Tomato Fest.’ The Mahaska County Master Gardeners hosted the event on Thursday evening, September 1st at 6pm. Suzette Striegel is the horticulturist at the Mahaska County Extension Office, and she spoke with Oskaloosa News about the celebration of heirloom […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians are banged up after a big opening week against the Pella Dutch. The defending state champions are still a force to be reckoned with, even after the loss of several key players from last year’s team. For week two, the Indians hosted the Grinnell Tigers, and the players were […]
Independence, Louisiana – The storm that crashed into Louisiana in August didn’t have a name. That may be fitting as many of its victims remain faceless to the rest of the nation. The worst natural disaster since Superstorm Sandy has gained little attention from the nation. Nameless victims stare off in a gaze that is […]
by Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (August 31st, 2016) – Mother Nature has not been friendly this season at the Southern Iowa Speedway but Wednesday Night, she was and let the regular season end with a bang as two points championships were settled at the checkered flag on KBOE Radio, Mahaska Bottling and Yaw’s Auto Salvage […]
Independence, Louisiana- The crew from New Sharon Fire entered Saturday rested and sore after a long first day of recovery efforts. The three members of the New Sharon crew include Josh Crouse, Dustin Briggs, and Fire Chief Steve Gerard. Those three left Mahaska County on Thursday evening after having worked all day. Driving in shifts, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking good at formal dances can be a costly affair for young ladies and their parents. according to Brei Holmes, one dress drive is looking to help make those special evenings more affordable. Holmes and her group are hosting a homecoming dress resale. The group had also done a prom dress resale […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s not every day you get to celebrate a completely different kind of business. This week, Oskaloosa got to enjoy the launching of NoCoast Beer Co. The brewery was christened earlier in the week, with the smashing of a bottle of beer, much like the christening of a ship. Friday evening had […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – You only have to say one word for most Mahaska County residents to know who you’re talking about. The name “Grizz” comes up, and everyone knows exactly who he is. The days are clicking by until “Grizz” or Richard Adams officially hangs up his gun-belt for the final time. Grizz got his […]
Independence, Louisiana – This small town of nearly 2000 people was flooded up to their windows when catastrophic rains hammered their area during the month of August. The floors of the structure being demoed are still slick with the mud washed into the home by the nearby creek. The waters had risen to over the […]
