By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Board of Supervisors received a road improvement petition for 285th Street, and an update from Mahaska County Conservation Board Executive Director Dave Sedivec. Ed Hoyt, who lives on 1649 285th Street across from the river in Eveland Access, presented a petition to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Being trapped, even while surrounded by friendly firefighters can still give you a claustrophobic feeling, and each step can cause extra pain. On Saturday, Oskaloosa firefighters learned a new way of helping to extract a trapped person from a grain bin. The new equipment, which was supplied by the Mahaska County Farm […]
Oskaloosa–It what was billed as a heavyweight matchup, and for much of the afternoon it was, but in the end the visiting Cougars of #5 St. Francis (Ind.) pulled away from #16 William Penn 31-13 in a Mid-States Football Association crossover game Saturday. The Statesmen (1-1), who remain winless in the all-time series (0-6), stuck […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – “Well that was a much needed win,” Oskaloosa Head Football Coach Mike Sterner said on his way to the locker room, as his team chalked up its first of the season. “Our kids have been doing great for quite awhile,” Sterner added. “And I’m really proud of them for that. When we […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying anyone seen leaving the McKee Coins location on High Ave, just off the Oskaloosa square, during lunch time. The alleged burglary happened between 11:15 am and 12:30 pm while the owner was at lunch. An undisclosed amount of collectable coins was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – How do you turn a rivalry into an opportunity to help others? A few local businesses have been able to accomplish just that this past week with tailgate fun hosted at their businesses. On Monday, Hawkeye Real Estate hosted a tailgater in front of their downtown location. Chris Roach and Lori Oaks […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With paintbrushes, brooms and rakes in hand, many area residents and students joined the United Way of Mahaska County in their 6th annual ‘Day of Caring’. With fourteen projects underway on Thursday, community members could be found at a wide range of locations, including the bandstand, Nelson Pioneer Farm, Kids Korner, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students and school administration gathered Thursday morning to see a texting and driving simulator and to witness Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt sign a proclamation that would encourage others to make a commitment to not text and drive on September 19th. Krutzfeldt commented on a few startling facts that have been brought to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors took the step of hiring an arbitrator. This step is a necessary step for the county to remove itself from the 28E agreement it has with 9 other counties in southeast Iowa. Their website says they have 10 current members, but Wapello County has officially withdrawn as well. […]
