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Mahaska County Sheriff Identifies Victim

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On December 18, 2013 at approximately 1:30 pm the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call stating there was an individual lying on the ground with what appeared to be a gunshot wound at the Hull Shooting Range four miles west of Oskaloosa. Deputies arrived […]

Individual Injured In Apparent Accidental Shooting

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Rescue workers responded to a call of an injured individual at the Hull Shooting Range  located 4 miles west of Oskaloosa Wednesday afternoon. Paramedics and Mahaska County Deputies responded after being informed about the injury by another user of the range. The yet unidentified victim was transported by Mahaska Health Partnership Emergency […]

City Council Keeps Webster School Stop Signs

Oskaloosa City Hall

By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, the Oskaloosa City Council voted to keep the stop signs in place at South 7th Street and 5th Avenue East near Webster School. The final reading of the ordinance to change the intersection from a four-way stop to a two-way stop fell short on […]

Mahaska Health Partnership Names 2013 MVP

MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has named Anne Whitis, MD, medical director of the hospitalist program, the 2013 MHP MVP (Most Valuable Provider). “This award goes to an outstanding provider who goes above and beyond to live the values of MHP and helps us in accomplishing our healthcare mission,” MHP CEO Jay Christensen said. […]

Supervisors Approve 28E Mental Health Agreement

By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved a 28E agreement to join Marion County in a mental health region. However, that agreement can only be valid if the county receives an exemption from the state. The state requires counties to join a mental health […]

Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Tours Mahaska County

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Economic growth is a vital part government plays. How that is achieved can vary. Things like rules and regulations, taxation and infrastructure help play a part in attracting businesses to an area. Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority Director was recently taken on an afternoon tour of Mahaska County by county supervisor […]

Mahaska County Development Group Welcomes New Executive Director

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking to find leadership and direction for its next decade, the Mahaska Community Development Group announced the hire of Andrew Jensen to serve as Executive Director. The Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group is continuing its search for a new director. All four major economic development groups share one roof at the corner […]

Rotary Helps Distribute Christmas Food Baskets

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Serving those in need during the holidays is the purpose behind the Rotary program that helps distribute food to those less fortunate. This year, nearly 600 food baskets were prepared and distributed to area families that are less fortunate. In all, these baskets will help feed nearly 1800 individuals this Christmas. The […]

CRI Weekly News for December 13, 2013

Watch CRI’s Weekly Newscast Elementary Test Scores Explained Council to Consider 4-Way Stop Alternatives High Schoolers are Santa’s Helpers Total Choice Shipping Signage High School Basketball Highlights

Accident Claims Life In Mahaska County

New Sharon, Iowa – Two individuals were injured and one person killed in a two car collision 1 mile East of New Sharon on Thursday afternoon shortly after 4pm. The driver of the first vehicle is a 14 year-old resident of Searsboro. They were driving a 1996 Chevrolet K1500 pickup truck east on Highway 63. […]

           

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