Oskaloosa, Iowa – The saying goes that many hands make light work. With that in mind, at least two dozen volunteers arrived at the Zickefoose doorstep this week to help move furniture, remove carpeting and demolish spaces within the home to enable remodeling. The remodel is being done to widen doorways, install a roll-in shower, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Jail stated that inmate Martell Lamar Tillman-Hollinshed, 18, “attempted to assault Jailer J.R. Draughn with a fire extinguisher while trying to flee from custody.” The incident happened at approximately 2:40 pm. A short chase ensued but he was apprehended in a neighboring yard “where after a scuffle, Jailer Draughn, […]
Need to get somewhere in Oskaloosa but don’t have a car? Starting Monday, you’ll have a new option. Oskaloosa Rides begins service on a one-hour fixed bus route, taking passengers to places like Mahaska Health Partnership, Walmart and the downtown square. The bus will run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9AM to 5:30PM. The service […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation will host the 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 a.m., with […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Because of a tax sale, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held their meeting at 2pm in the 3rd floor conference room versus their normal 9am start. The Supervisors heard from Mahaska County Central Point Coordinator Julie Bak in regards to the Target Case Management Cost Report starting for fiscal year, being […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform Thursday night at 8 p.m. on the bandstand. The Oskaloosa Band Boosters, along with the Mahaska County Cattlemen will be grilling burgers, hot dogs, and steak sandwiches beginning at 5 p.m. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt will be speaking during the concert to help commemorate the band’s sesquicentennial. During last week’s […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council approved supporting the Blue Zones Project on a 4-3 vote on Monday night. Councilmen Jason Van Zetten, Aaron Ver Steeg and Tom Jimenez voted against the project. After heavily discussing the issue in its last few meetings, the council did not have any […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership relies heavily on volunteers. This summer, the health system is pleased to have 11 teens volunteering their time on campus. A variety of volunteer opportunities exist at MHP. Some are greeters at busy entrances where patients enter; escorting them to their destinations throughout campus. Other volunteers are Surgery Liaisons […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It has been stored for sixteen years and was but a memory for many. Occasionally a conversation would come up about something that used to be displayed in that case. On Saturday, the Oskaloosa Historical Montage was unveiled once again. Nearly 100 people packed the west entrance of Penn Central Mall to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council will take a look at a proposed new Hardees. It will be located on the east side of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Last week the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed site plan, which opened the gate for the full council to review. The approval did come with […]
