Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was just another cold day in Oskaloosa for those who call it home, but an experience of a lifetime for a group of visitors from China. “Help us make an American experience,” was one of those objectives given to Amanda Hoffman, Oskaloosa Middle School Guidance Counselor. Hoffman, using the things her […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, the Oskaloosa School Board approved a $9,000 comprehensive school improvement assessment that will be conducted by the Iowa Association of School Boards. The assessment passed on a four-to-one vote. It will evaluate how the school district can improve. Vice President Tom Richardson voted “no.” […]
An Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Press Release Death Investigation in Oskaloosa, Iowa Oskaloosa, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are working a death investigation regarding an 18 month old girl in Oskaloosa, Iowa. On Friday, January 24, 2014, at approximately 2:11p.m., the Oskaloosa Police Department received a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students from the Professionalism Class, taught by Mr. Kargol, used the art world to help gain experience in a professional environment. “It’s for professional experience to put on our applications and to put on our college portfolios,” said OHS student Troy Else, who will use the experience gained from […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The bi-weekly Eggs & Issues hosted at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa has now welcomed the areas representatives to the State Capitol. The coffee shop is home to many a political stop, and has played host to the event for several years now. Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt hosted the hour long question and […]
by Ken Rozenboom State budget work began this Wednesday in the Iowa Senate. As this process gets underway, Senate Republicans are united in protecting Iowa taxpayers. Last year I joined my fellow Senate Republicans in voting against every budget proposal offered by our counterparts in the Senate majority. I did that for a fundamental reason: […]
Oskaloosa has been a Main Street District for almost 30 years. Iowa’s Main Street organization is committed to revitalizing historic commercial districts. They offer many services to communities in making good decisions within their districts. Karen Hafner was recently named the Main Street Director. Karen said, “I plan on using the Main Street services to […]
by Rep. Larry Sheets We are completing the second week of this Session and getting down to the business of Bill preparation. The first week was filled with pomp and circumstance. The representatives all settled in on the first day, renewed friendships, and got their desks back in order. Tuesday the House hosted the Senators […]
CRI Weekly News for January 24, 2014 Van Weelden Files Lawsuit Against Gordy and Rouw County Engineer Position Discussed by Supervisors Democrats and Republicans Hold Caucuses School District to Construct More Parking at Webster On The Green Open for Lunch/Dinner Chinese Students to Visit Osky Middle School
New Sharon, Iowa – Proposed expansion to New Sharon’s north side could bring about sewage system changes to that neighborhood. Mahaska County Sanitarian Eric Dursky said Monday, at the board of supervisors meeting, that he would soon be looking into how the sewage of homeowners at some residences in the northern part of New Sharon […]
