By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, the Oskaloosa City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to change the intersection at South 7th Street and 5th Avenue East from a four-way stop to a two-way stop. The ordinance passed on a 4-3 vote. Council members Tom Walling, Doug Yates […]
Appanoose County, Iowa – Three persons were injured in a two vehicle accident on Highway J-18 and Resort Drive (Honey Creek Resort entrance) at 11:16 am Sunday. Brandon L. Rash, age 19, of New Sharon was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital. In the Iowa State Patrol preliminary report, it states Rash was not wearing […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The runoff elections in Mahaska County were Tuesday, December 3rd, and most every open city council seat was finally filled…with the exception of one. In University Park, they resolved their tie from election night by drawing a name from the hat. Incumbent Harry David Graham was defeated when Mayor Pro Tem Arlen […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors discussed mental health region options, including possibly creating a two-county region with Marion County. The state mandated counties to regionalize mental health services by July 1, 2014. The region has to be made up of at least […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in a gala event at the Penn Central Mall Monday evening. All participants’ ages three through kindergarten of the Young Ambassadors Contest were introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Charlie Comfort of KBOE radio. Music was provided by Bob Ballard of Spinners DJ. The Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Old Man Winter has arrived to Mahaska County, and the cold temps he’s brought have made life miserable for those unable to afford a coat capable of keeping someone warm against those harsh Iowa winter winds. Around town are some unassuming cardboard boxes. Those boxes enable residents to donate those unused winter […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With Christmas quickly approaching and many families still suffering from economic setback, volunteers ask for your assistance in helping a child obtain a Christmas present this year. The Oskaloosa Police Association in conjunction with the Oskaloosa Firefighters and Mahaska County Sheriff’s Posse, along with Wal-Mart (who started the program) and Wigg’s Country […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra has announced the list of candidates for the 2013 Guest Celebrity Conductor Contest that will take place Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the George Daily Community Auditorium. This year, the popular annual event will feature five prominent Oskaloosa citizens who will campaign to be the 2013 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This year’s parade is December 5th at 7:00 pm at Oskaloosa Downtown Square. The Oskaloosa Area Chamber, the Oskaloosa Police Department and City Officials want everyone to be safe and enjoy this year’s 26th annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Just some friendly reminders: First, due to safety concerns the Chamber and the City […]
What do I do if I have moved since the last time I voted? If you still live in the county where you were last registered to vote, go to the polling site for your new address. Take a current picture identification with you. You will be asked to complete a voter registration form with […]
