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Celebrity Chef Mark Anthony to Cook Free Dinner

Chef Mark Anthony is a regular on 3ABN worldwide television and has done these special free cooking shows in every continental state in the country. He is an executive chef from Las Vegas, Nevada, and has also been a personal chef/caterer to stars like Jack Nicklaus, Montel, Joan Jett, STYX, Journey, Jerry Brown, Eddie Murry, […]

Vander Linden Releases New Law Information

(DES MOINES) – Today, Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) released information on a few notable bills that were passed during the 2016 legislative session which go into effect on July 1, 2016. “I believe this past session we were able to pass laws that protect Iowans and give them the opportunity to make family life […]

Four MHP Volunteers Receive Governor’s Volunteer Award

MAHASKA COUNTY –Oskaloosa residents, Judy Lewis, Stephanie Cornelder, Judy Allard, and Kenneth Ward received the 2016 Iowa Governor’s Award in June for their selfless contributions to Mahaska Health Partnership. According to MHP Volunteer Coordinator Kim Langfitt, criteria for selection included exceptional commitment to volunteerism, exemplary leadership, creativity, cooperation and work in their service to others. […]

Oskaloosa Main Street sponsors “Christmas in July”

Oskaloosa Main Street sponsors “Christmas in July” on July 16 to raise funds for downtown Christmas decorations Oskaloosa Main Street is hosting an exciting fundraiser, “Christmas in July” on Saturday, July 16 on the Square. The all-day event is designed to raise money for the purchase of new Christmas lights and decorations in the downtown […]

Oskaloosa Police Warn The Public About High Value Yard Ornaments

Oskaloosa Police Department (file photo)

Over this past weekend, the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls for service involving the theft of high value yard and garden ornaments. The Oskaloosa Police Department is asking for the public’s help in these theft cases. Currently the Oskaloosa Police Department has taken reports of two brass […]

Ottumwa PD Outlines Officer Involved Shooting

Ottumwa Police Department (file photo)

On June 25, 2016 at 8:55 am the Ottumwa Police Department received reports of a residence on fire located at 416 Waverly Avenue in Ottumwa. The Police Department was also notified that a male subject was outside the residence shooting a rifle at the same residence. Officers arrived at the scene at 8:59 am. Members […]

Wapello County Sheriff Responds To Shots Fired Call

At approximately 7:06 a.m., Tuesday June 28th, 2016 a citizen reported hearing gunshots in the 7000 block of Cliffland Road just east of Ottumwa. The caller also reported a description of the vehicle departing the area. While responding to the call a Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle matching the description just south of […]

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

Oskaloosa Police Department (file photo)

July 1 – 5, 2016 The Fourth of July is best known for celebrations with family and friends, enjoying the summer weather with food and drinks. Those celebrations often include drinking alcohol which can lead to impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 164 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes […]

Patriotic City Band Concert To Kick Off Independence Weekend

The Oskaloosa City Band 2015

The Oskaloosa City Band will perform a Patriotic Concert on Thursday, June 30 at 8 p.m. in Oskaloosa’s City Square Park. Special Guests, the 34th Army Band Patriots Wind and Percussion Ensemble from Fairfield, will perform for 40 minutes, beginning at 7 p.m. Concert goers are encouraged to enjoy Supper in the Shade and play […]

Local Country Talent Talks “Left Turn”

Cody Hicks is an up-and-coming country artist who loves a night in the dirt. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The smell of oil, dirt, sweat and Cam2 filled the air, while the rumble of stock cars competed against the latest single by country artist Cody Hicks from Montezuma, Iowa. Hicks gained considerable attention last summer when he […]

           

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