A group of dog-loving Harley enthusiasts have formed a club in Central Iowa for one purpose- to combine their passion for riding motorcycles with the desire to help out animals in need. The “Sunday Strays,” based out of the Marshalltown area, plan to make monthly rides this summer in an effort to raise money for […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News The Oskaloosa School Board celebrated the retirement of seven staff members on Tuesday night. The board held a reception for the retirees before the meeting, and honored them with a merit award plaque commemorating their years of service. “We are extremely happy for you. We thank you for all […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The long term fix for storm damage will wait until after the company of Wood Roofing and Sheet Metal has worked to remove the loose clay tile from the Mahaska County Courthouse roof. “With the front entrance being closed, it would be nice to at least get the tile off of the […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, the Oskaloosa Water Utility Board of Trustees re-opened discussions on sharing services with the Oskaloosa City Council. Last year, a firm from Des Moines conducted a study recommending how the two agencies can increase efficiency by sharing services. But the two entities did not […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Summer is just around the corner, and that means Summer Reading at the Oskaloosa Public Library! Children of all ages and their parents are invited to join the Library in the Reading Garden for a kick-off party at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 2. This year’s children’s Summer Reading theme is “Fizz, Boom, […]
Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Affiliate’s next home on Sunday, May 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the home site at 1004 Mabel Street in Oskaloosa. The public is invited to attend. The home is being built in partnership with Joshua and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police Department has charged Oskaloosa native, and Super Bowl Champion Tyler Sash with one count of Public Intoxication and one count of Interference With Official Acts. Both are simple misdemeanors. In an affidavit filed with the Mahaska County District Court stemming from an alleged incident on May 10th, 2014 at […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A community defines itself by its character, and on Friday night there was no doubt about the character of Oskaloosa. Approximately 1000 people swarmed to the Charlie Kentfield Babe Ruth field at the Lacey Complex to help raise money for one of its own. The #tylerstrong slogan has been a rallying cry […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Helping families have a home of their own. Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity works with its partner families to make that dream a reality. On Sunday, volunteers converged on one of those such homes, this time to help refresh and rehab one such home for a new family to enjoy. Out came […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The primary is fast approaching, and candidates for all offices are making themselves available for the voting public. Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) is out campaigning for her chance to represent the Republican party against Congressman Dave Loebsack for the 2nd Congressional District in November. This is Miller-Meeks’ second campaign stop in Oskaloosa […]
