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Golf Tournament Raises Funds And Awareness For Victims

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The serene surroundings at Edmundson Golf Course played host to the Crisis Intervention Services 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Crisis Intervention Services provides support and shelter for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. They provide support to victims in 12 Iowa counties;Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, […]

Shooting Sports Continue To Gain Popularity

Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the Oskaloosa area, and in many other locations around Iowa. Shooting sports have become a popular way for the youth to compete with one another. Archery programs have become wildly popular in North Mahaska and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Schools. Just outside of Oskaloosa, at the Izaak […]

Bush Hits The Ground Running In Iowa

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush address a crowd of nearly 500 people in Pella this past week.

Pella, Iowa – The picturesque canal running through Molengrat Plaza in Pella, Iowa was a stark contrast to the backyard rally held earlier in the day for presidential hopeful Jeb Bush. Attendees waited in the summer sun, between the brick the buildings that overlook the canal, to hear from the former Florida Governor. “It’s a […]

Trump Kicks Off Presidential Campaign With Iowa Swing

Donald Trump stopped in Des Moines this past week in support of his presidential campaign.

Des Moines, Iowa- On Tuesday, another Republican declared their candidacy for President of the United States. Donald Trump announced his candidacy in New York City late Tuesday morning. “You need somebody, because politicians are all talk, no action. Nothing’s gonna get done. They will not bring us, believe me, to the promised land. They will […]

Storms Cause Damage Through Southeast Iowa

Oskaloosa, Iowa – A severe storm system made its way across Mahaska, Marion, Monroe and Wapello counties on Saturday evening. Oskaloosa received rain and a little wind resulting in a few broken limbs. Reports of nearly 2 inches of rain in the New Sharon area are coupled with heavy wind damage south of the Eddyville […]

Erik Jones Defends His 2014 Victory at Iowa Speedway

Jones dominates in his first victory of 2015 NEWTON, Iowa (June 19, 2015) – Based on practice and qualifying, Erik Jones entered the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 200 presented by Enogen with the race’s dominant truck. The 19-year-old Jones, driver of the Kyle Busch Motorsports No. 4 truck, won the pole by […]

MHP Foundation Sponsors 5th Annual Run in the Sun

MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation will host the 5th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Lacey Sports Complex Community Stadium. Run in the Sun is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with […]

OSKALOOSA TEENS WIN STATE LIBRARY VIDEO CHALLENGE

Oskaloosa, IA – Members of the Oskaloosa Public Library Teen Advisory Board were honored Wednesday, June 17 at their monthly meeting for winning the Collaborative Summer Library Program Teen Video Challenge for the State of Iowa. Merri Monks, Iowa State Library Youth Services Consultant, presented filmmakers Ethan Doak, Washington Pearce and Soren Pearce with certificates […]

Banks, Carter, VanDerWal, Griffiths and Whalen Take Wins on Yaw’s Auto Salvage Night

By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (June 17th, 2015) – Wednesday Night the Southern Iowa Speedway returned to action on Yaw’s Auto Salvage and Midwest One Bank Night at the races. Right at 70 cars was signed into tame the monster half mile on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. Cayden Carter (IMCA Stock Cars), Curtis VanDerWal (IMCA […]

City Council Hears Comments Over Proposed Church Expansion

Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa, Iowa – A potential sale and road closure drew a large crowd to the Oskaloosa City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was engaged with members of the public for nearly an hour-and-a-half over the proposed expansion project by the Central Reformed Church. Some area residents like Karl Wisbrock, who lives at 909 […]

           

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