Auditor of State Mary Mosiman today released a report on a special investigation of the Mahaska County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) for the period March 24, 2006 through August 31, 2013. The special investigation was requested by officials of the Iowa Department of Agriculture (IDALS) as a result of concerns regarding the appropriate […]
The Oskaloosa Police Department would like to remind citizens to lock their houses and vehicles at all times. The Oskaloosa Police Department has recently seen an increase in reported vehicle burglaries as well as attempted burglaries to residences and out buildings. In cases involving vehicles, the suspects are targeting vehicles which are left unlocked and […]
The City of Oskaloosa is celebrating City Week Iowa October 6 – 10, 2014. City government is the government closest to most citizens and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents. With that in mind, municipal officials feel a responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services and their benefits. […]
On Thursday, September 25th middle school students from Oskaloosa Christian School participated in interactive educational sessions with University of Iowa Health Care faculty, staff, and students, with the intent to pique interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These students had the opportunity to engage in health care and research experiences that provided them […]
National School Lunch Week Aims to Get Kids Excited About Healthy Foods and Physical Exercise Oskaloosa, Iowa -September 30, 2014 – To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, Oskaloosa schools will recognize National School Lunch Week from October 13-17, 2014. The theme, “Get in the Game […]
Oskaloosa–A strong defensive effort saved the Statesmen football team as it escaped with a 14-10 Homecoming victory over Taylor (Ind.) in a MSFA crossover game Saturday. #15 WPU (4-1), which won its third game in a row, was outgained by one yard, 268-267, in the defensive battle. The win is WPU’s tenth in its last […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Chariton Chargers have been on a roll this year, but questions swirled if their recent stumble would play a factor on Friday night. The Indians were fresh off a road victory, and carried that momentum all week. Homecoming is always an emotional game, with a week filled with events, pep rally […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County has a new Magistrate Judge. Amber Thompson was sworn in on Tuesday, by Judge Randy DeGeest, as the newest Magistrate for Mahaska County. She will be taking over for retiring Magistrate Judge Scott Campbell. Thompson, who is married and has two small children, attended Kirkwood Community College and Mount Mercy […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Oskaloosa Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board invites the public to their Annual Cemetery Walk at Forest Cemetery. The walk will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 5 and begin just inside the North 9th Street entrance. A yearly tradition, the Cemetery Walk offers a tour through Forest Cemetery and […]
The voter registration deadline to register early to vote for the upcoming General Election is Saturday, October 25, 2014. According to Mahaska County Auditor, Susan L. Brown, the Auditor’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on that day. If you are mailing a voter registration form, it must be postmarked on […]
