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After reading many parade questionnaires with many great ideas, a decision has been made for the December 4, 2014 Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade will again be held one night only and the theme will be “All That Glitters & Glows”. The committee envisions floats and entries with lights galore, tinsel, sparklers, shiny […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is happy to announce that scholarships will again be available through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 17th year. High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply. Pick up an application from your school counselor, from the Oskaloosa Area […]
(OSKALOOSA) – Today Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) announced he is running for re-election to the Iowa House in district 79 which includes portions of Mahaska and Marion Counties. Vander Linden was born in Oskaloosa and graduated from the University of Iowa and holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California. He is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff DeGeest today announced that Mahaska county citizens will be receiving their renewal membership as an Honorary Member of the Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association, Institute. Memberships will […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Tuesday night, the Oskaloosa School Board approved having the Iowa Association of School Boards give a presentation on how it conducts comprehensive school assessments. The assessment would evaluate the district’s curriculum. The motion passed on a four-to-two vote, with Vice President Tom Richardson and Charlie Comfort […]
Des Moines, Iowa – With the House chambers filled to capacity, Governor Branstad delivered his 2014 edition of the Condition of the State address to a combined session of the Iowa House and Senate. Also in attendance was the Iowa Supreme Court, Iowa Court of Appeals, and major office holders like Secretary of State Matt […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Missoula Children’s Theatre has been coming to town for over 15 years now. Year after year, the young people of Oskaloosa flock to George Daily Auditorium to be a part of the annual tradition. There, a duo of highly trained acting professionals cast and produce a show in just 5 days. They […]
Jackie Reif (left) a sophomore at Oskaloosa High School spent Tuesday job shadowing Iowa State Senator Ken Rozenboom (right). She was able to sit next to the Senator during Governor Branstad’s Condition of the State Address.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The caucuses are scheduled for January 21st, and it’s an opportunity for registered Democrats and Republicans to meet with like-minded individuals to share, express and eventually develop the platforms each party will adopt for the coming years. Iowa House Representative Guy Vander Linden (R) explained, “It’s the grassroots of the party that […]
