Oskaloosa, Iowa – Plans are underway to bring a ‘Freedom Rock’ to Mahaska County. Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II got the idea of painting the first ‘Freedom Rock’ after watching the movie ‘Saving Private Ryan’, and a desire to give something back to veterans on Memorial Day. Since that time, back in the late 90’s, an […]
Dallas, Texas – A Dallas based company, Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., recently announced that its board of directors has approved building an approximate 1,100 mile crude oil pipeline, “Bakken Pipeline”, that would transport crude oil from the Bakken/Three Forks production area in North Dakota to Patoka, Illinois. The proposed pipeline would then interconnect with an […]
(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Benton, Butler, Mahaska and Tama counties. This is in response to the ongoing flooding and severe weather beginning June 26, 2014. The governor’s proclamation allows State resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council started off their session by hearing from Dylan Mulfinger, Management Analyst for the City of Oskaloosa, in regards to anticipated impact of the Emerald Ash Borer on the City of Oskaloosa. Mulfinger said that city staff is recommending to begin the process of removing Ash trees in the city […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors started off the month of July by hearing from Jim Diamond. Diamond represents RPM Access, a development company that looks for opportunities to deploy wind turbines. Diamond, a site developer with RPM Access, spoke with the Supervisors about the potential project. “We’ve been developing projects in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Kraig Van Hulzen was appointed to fill the remaining year of outgoing board member Charlie Comfort’s term. Van Hulzen had recently ran for the Oskaloosa School Board, but was defeated by current board president Carl Drost. Comfort announced last month that he would be stepping down from the board, for Director District […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (July 9th, 2014) – A start to a busy week of racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway as the Dave Lowry Memorial sponsored by Monte Motor Parts, your NAPA Auto Parts Store in Montezuma. It was also Trick or Treat in July Night where the youngster was asked to wear […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Vietnam Vets upon arriving home from the battlefield found great controversy and often a hostile environment towards them. It’s a new day and time when the population appreciates the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform. With the thunder of motorcycle pipes and the flashing lights of law enforcement squads, the […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — It’s been 30 years since the musical Georgiana was last produced in Oskaloosa, and nine years since Randall Wright last directed a play. Both of those change next week when the musical performs July 17, 18, and 19 at 7 p.m. at the George Daily Auditorium. Georgiana follows the life of Oskaloosa […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Don’t forget to register for the Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation’s 4th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, Aug. 2 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 […]
