Oskaloosa, Iowa – In the first regular scheduled meeting since the election, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors were one member short, as newly re-elected Mark Doland was absent while he took part in a trip overseas. For the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Oskaloosa Police Officer Brent DeRonde was hired to fill the position currently […]
Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force Press Release Reference: Execution of search warrant at 1105 Columbus in Pella, IA On November 20, 2014 at approximately 01:45 a.m. members of the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force along with the assistance of the Pella Police Department executed a drug search warrant at 1105 Columbus in Pella where multiple […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News The jury found Alicia Ritenour guilty of first degree murder, and child endangerment resulting in death, in the death of her 18-month old daughter Ava Ritenour. The jury reached a verdict on Wednesday afternoon after deliberating since Monday at 4:05 p.m. Alicia Ritenour’s sentencing will be decided on January […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 18, 2014 – Blue Zones Project® Oskaloosa announced today another local employer has become a designated Blue Zones Worksite®. The City of Oskaloosa was designated after completing the necessary items in the Blue Zones Project worksite pledge, such as actively promoting walking or biking to work, placing live plants in the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has staff available to answer questions and assist individuals in registering for insurance on the national Health Insurance Marketplace, sometimes called the health insurance “exchange.” Getting health insurance before Feb. 15, 2015 is necessary to avoid tax penalties. Whether you are completely new to the process or get halfway […]
On Sunday November 16, 2014 at approximately 7:41p.m., Officers were dispatched to 501 South B Street in Oskaloosa in reference to a report of a home invasion. Officers were informed that the call came into the Communication Center from an unknown male who said he lived at the residence but refused to give his name. […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Alicia Ritenour finished her testimony on Monday, concluding the presentation of evidence in her trial. Alicia Ritenour has been charged with murder in the first degree, and child endangerment, in the death of her 18-month old daughter Ava Ritenour. Alicia Ritenour has pled not guilty to both charges. On […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A quick walk into one of your local shopping establishments from now until Christmas will more than likely be filled with that familiar holiday sound of ringing bells. The Salvation Army of Mahaska County started its annual bell-ringing this Saturday with a kick-off ceremony held at the VFW. There, volunteers signed up […]
Taintor, Iowa – The blast of winter has made its way across Iowa and Mahaska County this past week. With that comes space heaters, wood burners and other potential fire hazards that are helping to heat up the night. On Thursday evening, November 13th, fire crews were called to the home of Emory Black and […]
The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for a new Taco Bell fast-food restaurant, this past week, to be located at 702 A Avenue West in Oskaloosa. The site is 1 acre in size and is currently zoned Urban Corridor district with A Avenue overlay. The applicant has submitted the required site […]
