Oskaloosa, Iowa – The voters around the State of Iowa and Mahaska County headed to the polls on Tuesday, June 3rd to help set the political landscape that will make up the general election in November. Henry “Willie” Van Weelden and Mark Doland each scored enough of the votes to break the 35% needed to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved the Heartland Insurance renewal on Monday. Currently, Mahaska County property values increased by 5 million dollars over the past year. Mahaska County currently employs 106 individuals. Currently, the county has seen a small increase in the cost for workers compensation, but is rated higher than […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, the Oskaloosa City Council unanimously approved raising the salary of City Manager Michael Schrock, and re-scheduled discussing the resolution stating the city’s support for the Blue Zones Project because of a tie vote. The council approved raising Schrock’s annual salary from $111,000 to […]
Social gathering opportunity to connect with young professionals in the area Oskaloosa, Iowa – June 2nd, 2014 – MYP invites all young professionals in Mahaska County to help us kick off the summer by participating in our first social gathering ever! The event will take place at On the Green on Thursday, June 5th, from […]
The Oskaloosa City Band members are excited to perform on the bandstand Thursday night at 8 p.m. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Oskaloosa City Band. To commemorate this momentous year, during each weekly performance, concertgoers will have the opportunity to sign up for a prize drawing. Gift certificates from Oskaloosa restaurants and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The road to area history goes northeast out of Oskaloosa and arrives at the quiet lane that Nelson Pioneer Farm calls home. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey works his way around all of Iowa’s 99 counties every year, visiting with people or exploring gems in the community that have gotten his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Joe Warrick is a candidate for Mahaska County Supervisor, a position he once held in the late 80’s. Warrick, who was born in Mahaska County, can trace his roots in the county to 1860 when his great-great-grandfather moved in near Rose Hill. “We’ve been here ever since,” says Warrick. Warrick and his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Jeff Foster is the lone Democrat candidate in the primary race for Mahaska County Supervisor. Foster says he’s a fifth generation Mahaska County resident, who is married to Kari Foster, Veterans Affairs Director for Mahaska County. He has 3 kids, one of who is now in college and the youngest will be […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Willie Van Weelden had been a member of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors from 2000 until 2012. Van Weelden was born in Mahaska County where he started his education at What Cheer, then went on to Oskaloosa Christian and lastly Pella Christian, where he graduated in 1964. Van Weelden then enlisted […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland is seeking re-election to his seat on the Board of Supervisors. Doland was elected to office to finish out the remainder of Ken Rozenboom’s term after he was elected to serve in the Iowa Senate. Doland says he is a lifelong Iowan who chose to move to […]
