As Oskaloosa Rides enters its second year, organizers of the fixed route bus service are looking for ways to make improvements. “We’re listening to a lot of feedback from community members and riders, as well as the bus driver, to find ways to make Oskaloosa Rides the best service possible,” said Amy Meyer, director of […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Through the efforts of past and current citizens, Oskaloosa can boast…yes, boast…about a number of things that a community our size rarely has. Here’s a short list: we are blessed with three outstanding golf courses, […]
Purchasing contracts to be signed on Thursday in Iowa (SEATTLE, Wash.) – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad yesterday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese governors from the provinces of Sichuan, Chongqing, Zhejiang, Shandong, and Shaanxi in Seattle, Wash. Their conversations were during the Third Annual U.S.–China Governors Forum and Dialogue, which was arranged […]
October 1—3 will mark the 50th year of Oskaloosa’s AAUW Used Book Sale, this year in partnership with Friends of the Oskaloosa Public Library. Also new this year is a 50/50 raffle. Tickets will be the same price as most of the books: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The winning name will be drawn […]
Science Inquiry Workshop Held at UNI for PreK-12 Teachers The earth science and inquiry based IMPACT workshop was held recently at UNI in Cedar Falls as a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers from across the state. The workshop is part of a Title IIA Teacher Quality grant program offered by the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — Three individuals are facing charges from Mahaska County Deputies and the Oskaloosa Police Department after authorities claim two males stole merchandise from the Oskaloosa Wal-Mart and then lead them on a 20 mile chase. According to court documents, Jeremy Barton is being charged with: Theft in the 3rd Degree, Possession of Drug […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (September 23rd, 2015) – After taking three weeks off the Southern Iowa Speedway returned to action for KBOE Radio and Mahaska Bottling Night. 59 drivers signed in to do battle in all five weekly classes, there was also five Late Models getting tuned up for the Late Model Nationals at […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health is continuing its annual “Drive-Thru Flu Clinic” on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 7 am to Noon on the MHP campus, entrance #1. “All people have to do is drive under the teal awning off C Avenue East, and we will be waiting to provide their flu vaccine,” […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The election of city council members and mayor will take place on November 3rd. Oskaloosa News is conducting a non-scientific poll to gauge voter interest in the election, and for the candidate you believe will best represent you. [poll id=”5″] [poll id=”6″] [poll id=”7″]
On August 24th and 25th, 2015 members of the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force along with the assistance of the Pella Police Department executed multiple drug search warrants in and around the Pella area as a result of a lengthy investigation into the delivery and distribution of methamphetamine. As a result of the investigation and […]
