Oskaloosa, Iowa – The board of the Oskaloosa Water Department voted on Monday evening to increase its general manager’s salary to $81,000 per year. The increase in salary came on the heel of months of discussion and discovery. Coon’s previous salary was $64,800. After coming out of closed session, Oskaloosa Water Board Chairman Pete Settimi […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The phone was ringing and the neighbor lady was pounding on the bedroom window. That was how Cecil and Sue Comstock woke up as the call to the fire department rang out at 3:45 am, on November 26th. It appears the fire, located at 922 South 1st Street, started on the front […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board held its second meeting last Monday, where it heard about the SINA (School In Need of Assistance) and DINA (District In Need of Assistance). Oskaloosa Elementary Counselor Greg McCulley took the opportunity to speak to the board during the public comment portion of the evening. “We are a […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Beginning Monday, December 9, the Oskaloosa Public Library invites patrons to pay overdue fees with food or personal care items. Items for the “Food for Fines” drive will be accepted through Saturday, December 21. All items will be donated to support the Ecumenical Cupboard. “The ‘Food for Fines’ drive is a twofold […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 27, 2013) – In a strategic move designed to expand its commitment to enhancing event experiences and fan engagement, as well as solidify the future of one of the premier racing and entertainment facilities in the Midwest, NASCAR announced today that it has purchased Iowa Speedway. The agreement, finalized today under […]
This Thanksgiving Central Reformed Church will be hosting the 14th annual Oskaloosa Community Thanksgiving Meal at noon on Thanksgiving Day. The meal is free of charge and open to anyone in the community. Andy Baker, Director of Outreach at Central Reformed, says the meal has become a big part of the church in the 14 […]
A Wapello County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On November 25, 2013 at about 12:59 a.m. the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop at Walnut & 7th Street, Eddyville IA. Arrested during the traffic stop was Kevin Lynn Galbraith, age 36 of 801 N. 3rd St., Eddyville, Ia. Galbraith was arrested and charged with […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Penn Central’s model railroad club had many guests on Saturday as the Train Show made its stop for everyone to enjoy. There were people of all ages browsing the vast assortment of model railroad parts for sale. Vendors from across the state came to buy and sell. This year, 60 vendors made […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Winter it seems arrived with a vengeance in Iowa recently, but the discoveries at the Mahaska Mammoth site continue to keep the interest of volunteers and scientists alike. This past Saturday, despite the frigid temperatures and blustery wind, more bones continued to be unearthed at one of Iowa’s most active archeological sites. […]
4th Annual Christmas Walk – November 30th downtown Oskaloosa from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. Young Ambassador Crowning – December 2nd at Penn Central Mall at 6:00 pm. Home Decorating Contest – Judging takes place December 2nd starting at 6:00 pm Window Display Contest – Judging takes place December 5th 5:30 To 6:30. 19 participating businesses. […]
