Oskaloosa, Iowa – Emergency crews were dispatched, just after 7pm, to the 175 mile marker, approximately 3 miles west of Oskaloosa, on Highway 92 Saturday evening. According to a report by the Iowa State Patrol, a 2006 Toyota Highlander, driven by Solomon Habtesion, 39, was east bound on Highway 92 when it became disabled, stopping […]
Many constituents have reached out to me in recent days to share concerns regarding the Iowa Legislature coupling with Section 179 federal tax depreciation changes. In December 2015, the United States Congress approved tax changes that extended many beneficial tax provisions that impact Iowans. Before Iowans can take advantage of these provisions, the Iowa Legislature […]
FY 2017 Budget Overview As the budget debate begins for FY 2017, it is important to understand the facts upon which the budget is built and the context in which the discussion occurs. The difference between the FY 2016 and FY 2017 revenue estimates is $282 million (4% growth). The difference between FY 2016 actual […]
The Lighted Christmas Parade Committee met January 20 and set the theme for the 29th annual Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade to be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016. The parade will again be on Thursday only and the theme will be “A Storybook Christmas”. The committee envisions floats and entries depicting any story from […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is happy to announce that scholarships will again be available through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 19th year. High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply. Pick up an application from your school counselor, from the Oskaloosa Area […]
The 5th Annual Osky Winter Open will be held February 12-13 at Penn Central Mall. This year’s planning committee is inviting the community to escape the cold and come play a little mini-putt golf while benefitting the Mahaska County YMCA. This creative two-day event is geared for the whole community. The Y and its business […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The topic has been a divisive one for the county and community. Should an early childhood development and recreation center be built near the current elementary, and will it be paid for the with the one cent sales tax? The Oskaloosa City Council and the Oskaloosa School District have all spoken up […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The high voltage Tony Award winning Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet hits the George Daily Auditorium stage on Thursday, January 28th at 7:30 p.m.! This rock ‘n’ roll musical brings you inside Sun Records on the night Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins all came together for a […]
Addison, Ill.–The Statesmen men’s bowling team took another strong step forward as it competed at the Kegel/ISBPA Midwest Collegiate Classic Saturday and Sunday. William Penn placed fifth out of 60 teams with 9,070 pins in five regular games and 20 Bakers. Calumet-St. Joseph (Ind.) won the tournament with 9,284 pins. Zach Doty of Morehead State […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Sheriffs Office arrested three individuals on January 11th, 2016 after a search warrant was executed at a residence located at 2101 220th Street. According to affidavits submitted to the courts, “Law Enforcement located large amounts of marijuana, packaging materials, numberous items of drug paraphernalia, and $2602 cash. These items […]
