Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board got to business early Tuesday morning considering a contract for the departments general manager Chad Coon. Coon has not had a contract, so the Oskaloosa Water Board took up the discussion and consideration “of possible employment contract for general manager,” the sole item on a special meeting, which […]
If you’re familiar with Mahaska County, you probably know about the reminiscence of Abandoned Mine Land (AML). This land carries the history of Iowa’s coal mines. Most coal mining occurred in the southeastern part of Iowa, mostly in Mahaska and Marion County. The coal was used to heat homes and fuel the railroad industry. 1917 […]
Plan will attract veterans to Iowa and match them with quality, high-paying jobs (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad, joined by Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, today signed the Home Base Iowa Act into law at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. In addition, Branstad signed Senate File […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sergeant Elmer Lindgren may be gone, but his service to the United States of America is not forgotten. Elmer was a member of the Army and served in France during World War II. On Friday afternoon, Congressman Dave Loebsack presented the Bronze Star to the son of the late Sergeant Lindgren, Gary […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Junior American Legion Auxiliary has geared up for poppy season, and they teamed up with Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt to declare May 22nd as Poppy Day in Oskaloosa. The red poppy has come to symbolize the sacrifice of lives in all wars. Listed here is from Left to Right: Emma Witt, MacKenzie […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Candidates for Mahaska County Supervisor gathered at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa on Thursday evening to answer questions generated by community members. Republican candidates, Joe Warrick, Henry “Willie” Van Weelden and Mark Doland were on hand, while Democrat candidate Jeff Foster was not in attendance after bowing out the day before the event, […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (May 21st, 2014) – Mother Nature continues to leave Track Promoter Mike Van Genderen on his toes but once again the track was in great shape all night. One driver picked up his first career feature win on Supreme Lawn and Landscape Night at the Races. First feature of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The debate about the City of Oskaloosa and its relationship with the Blue Zone Project was a point of conversation brought to the floor by Council member Jason Van Zetten. Van Zetten is chair of the planning committee that will help guide the city’s involvement with the Blue Zones Project. They are […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors are looking to hire a consultant to help them understand and make a decision on upcoming roof repairs to the Mahaska County Courthouse. The debate between the three person board has centered around if the existing roof system should be repaired, or if the roof should […]
by Marty Racheter There were three resolutions related to the Bos Landen Golf Course acted upon at the Pella City Council meeting May 20. The City has always owned the golf course ground, and recently offered to purchase the pro shop, conference center, restaurant, and two maintenance buildings from R&R Management, the firm that closed […]
