Oskaloosa – Martha Comfort, Stephanie Cornelder, Judy Lewis and Ken Ward received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds during a special recognition ceremony held June 10, in Ottumwa. Martha Comfort was honored with an individual award having been nominated by Crisis Intervention Services for her volunteer activity. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The art tradition continued this weekend in the heart of Oskaloosa. The 48th annual Art on the Square sprang to life in a morning shower, and survived the heat. Artists from as far away as South Dakota to those residing right here in Oskaloosa displayed and shared their creative work, in hopes […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The calls to Mahaska County 911 for help started coming in after 10pm. Three individuals on inner tubes were having difficulty navigating the river. They eventually came to rest on a log jam in the middle of the Des Moines River, nearly 4 miles from the Eveland Access Campground. The adventurers launched […]
by Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (June 8th, 2016) – Wednesday Night the 56 cars checked in to tame the monster half mile on Pro-Line Building Night and the fans were treated with other entertaiment as drivers took part in wheel barrow races on the front stretch for extra prizes from Pro-Line Building Company of New […]
Both winners surpass 35% threshold OSKALOOSA- Mahaska County voters let their voices be known Tuesday as they overwhelmingly nominated Russ Van Renterghem for Sheriff and Mark Groenendyk for Supervisor. While initially thought to be close races, Van Renterghem and Groenendyk both won overwhelmingly, and avoided the need for a special county nominating convention. If no […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 6-1 Oskaloosa Indians Varsity Softball squad was looking to avenge a tough night at Pella Christian. The Indians came out strong on Saturday morning against North Mahaska, taking the win 11-1. Senior Kylee Silliman had the pitching wrapped up for the Indians, pitching 5 innings and allowing just the single run […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Shriners in Oskaloosa work throughout the year to help make funds available for providing transportation to the Shriners hospitals, so that kids can receive the medical treatment they need. On Saturday, the Oskaloosa Fire Department joined the Shriners to talk about fire safety, while enjoying some seat time in the department’s […]
