Oskaloosa, Iowa – You can easily walk by the South Central Iowa Center for Independent Living, just off the southwest corner of the Oskaloosa square. What does a center for independent living do? First off, they are not residential facilities, but instead work to eliminate the institutional and facility bias in long term supports for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s not something they train for, but Oskaloosa Police Officer Garrett Matson helped deliver a baby girl. Officer Garrett Matson responded to a medical call after 2 am Friday morning. Oskaloosa resident Amanda Birch had been having difficulty telling the difference between false labor and real labor. She had the urge to […]
Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum announces their schedule of events next week in conjunction with Iowa Museum Week. Included in a week of regular tours are three special evening events and the June Saturday Event. On Monday, April 14th Governor Terry Branstad proclaimed June 9-15, 2014 Iowa Museum Week. Iowa Museum Week is held annually […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Municipal Water Board of Trustees voted Thursday to grant Oskaloosa Water Department General Manager Chad Coon a 5 year contract. Coon, who has been Manager since 2007, is paid $81,000 per year. Chairperson Pete Settimi worked with the board’s council and Coon’s council to work out the details of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When a reserve deputy arrives and puts you in cuffs…most people get worried. On Friday, they smiled and played along as they were put into the Shriners paddy-wagon to raise money to help support the hospitals for children. Bank Iowa once again was the host of the festivities Friday. Lunch was grilled […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Smokey Row once again played host to not just one candidate, but a slate of candidates for the Republican party. Republicans were looking to make a mark on the first day past the primary, and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (R) and US Senate candidate Joni Ernst joined up with 2nd Congressional Candidate […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The race for Iowa Governor is now officially underway, and Iowa Senator Jack Hatch (D) is focused on toppling long-time Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (R). “Simply stated, I want Iowa to be a place where children don’t have to leave to come back. I want families to grow here, stay here and […]
The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce its 2014 round of grant awards. The total amount distributed was just over $95,000 and benefitted 23 different projects throughout Mahaska County. Once again, the MCCF had far more in grant requests than funds available, with all applications totaling just under $270,000 in requests. Board […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Looking for fun this summer? Look no further than the Summer Theatre Camp with the Daily Youth Theatre! This summer, create your own superhero, write scripts, explore castles and battle monsters, sing, dance, and most of all, act! Camps last a week, beginning on June 9th with “Superheroes for Hire” where campers […]
FACE of Mahaska County is gearing up for their favorite time of year! The 7th annual Skunk River Arts Festival is just around the corner. This year is particularly special because not only will the group be sponsoring the annual week long event but will also be opening its doors to the new Oskaloosa Art […]
