Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County YMCA honored and recognized eight staff members for five and more years of service to the Mahaska community. “Without such a dedicated team, our services would not be possible. We are not providing programs, we are changing lives,” said Dawn Collins, Executive Director. “I am thankful to work with […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Central Reformed Church will be hosting the 15th annual Oskaloosa Community Thanksgiving Meal at noon on Thanksgiving Day. The meal is free of charge and open to the entire community. Andy Baker, Director of Outreach at Central Reformed, says the meal has become a big part of the church in the 15 […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Winter weather will happen – ready or not – and it’s never too early to remind everyone “Ice and Snow…..Take it Slow.” The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds citizens when winter weather conditions become severe with freezing rain, sleet, ice or snow fall which cause difficult travel conditions, the City Manager has the […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Testimonies continued on the second day of Alicia Ritenour’s trial. Alicia Ritenour, as well as the doctor who performed the autopsy on Ava Ritenour, took the stand on Friday. Alicia Ritenour has been charged with murder in the first degree, and child endangerment, in the death of her 18-month […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News The testimonies for the trial of Oskaloosa resident Alicia Ritenour, 21, began this Thursday. 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. On Friday, Jan. 24 at […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A Mahaska County jury has been selected to hear the case of an Oskaloosa mother, Alicia Ritenour, accused of First Degree Murder, a Class “A” Felony, in the death of her 18 month-old daughter on January 24th of 2014. Alicia Ritenour has also been charged with Child Endangerment Resulting in Death, a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Veterans Day around the United States brings a groundswell of appreciation for those who have served our country in the armed forces. Young and old alike come together to share meals, share stories and remember those who have gone before. One Oskaloosa area girl has had a desire to share her talent […]
Oskaloosa (November 10, 2014) – The Mahaska County YMCA, in partnership with the Oskaloosa Community School District received a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant through the Iowa Department of Education. The purpose of the grant is to provide an afterschool program focused on increasing literacy and math skills, health and technology. The program is […]
Oskaloosa said farewell to Jonathan Gregg over 2 years ago. Since that time, Gregg has been working at WITI in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was recently recognized by his peers for his work. Gregg walked away with the Video Journalist by the Midwest Emmy’s. Gregg talked about his time in Oskaloosa and at CRI. “Working […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – How do you help feed the hungry? You do that by sharing a bit of food, and lots of love and caring. Mike Frandsen, with Meals from the Heartland, was in town to help coordinate the effort of the Oskaloosa Christian School Students. In any year, Frandsen says that he will help […]
