It’s hard to believe, but summer is almost over and Oskaloosa students will be returning to school on Tuesday August 25th. Hundreds of students will be gathering at bus stops, walking and riding their bikes to school and crossing busy streets. The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds all motorists to drive with care and watch for […]
On August 5, 2015 the Oskaloosa Police Department responded to a reported burglary at the Edmundson Golf Course Pro Shop located at 1608 Edmundson Drive in Oskaloosa. It was reported that a person, or persons unknown forced entry into the business sometime between 9:00 p.m. August 4th and 6:00 a.m. August 5th 2015 and stole […]
Knoxville, Iowa – The sad story of three New Sharon brothers killed in an accident last week has many of its residents searching for a way to heal. Some, like Ralphi Munson, used the Knoxville Nationals and some old totes of racing shirts as an opportunity to help raise a few more dollars for the […]
William Penn University hosted move-in days for several athletes over the last two weeks, and campus will officially be open for new and returning students to move in Friday, August 22 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Throughout the following week, many activities will be held all over campus to help both new and returning […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The procession turned east down Main Street, passing in the shadow of the silvery water tower with New Sharon boldly painted on it. Balloons rattled on posts and door handles downtown as the procession continued east out of town. That caravan of three hearses, two school buses and several school vans, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors have been discussing the future of mental health services for Mahaska County residents. On Monday, the Supervisors met with Iowa Department of Human Services director Chuck Palmer. Julie Jetter, Community Systems Consultant with Iowa Department of Human Services joined the board and the director for a discussion of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A yearly tradition of painting the street at the Oskaloosa High School / Middle School Complex was moved last year after the tradition became a safety concern. This year, Oskaloosa High School Seniors took their painting skills to ‘Indian Trail’. The trail is a portion of the road on the north side […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The history of coal mining in Mahaska County is one that has slowly faded into history. Few local residents remain who remember those days, but the effects of the mining industry are being felt to this day throughout the county. Today, the Mines and Minerals Bureau division of the Iowa Department of […]
Sanders edges Clinton. Carson and Fiorina with strong support The KIIC Bacon Bits Ballot at the 2015 BaconTown event Saturday in Ottumwa showed hope for a few lesser known candidates. BaconTown is a bacon and brewfest featuring more than 30 vendors and 53 bacon items – all using Cargill Pork supplied bacon. In the Bacon […]
A big crowd was on hand to celebrate all the creative ways bacon can be enjoyed Saturday at the Bridgeview Center in Ottumwa. Attendees had more than 50 items to sample from white cedar and bacon mac and cheese to bacon ice cream. The walls of the Bridgeview Center were transformed into storefronts that the […]
