Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa State Patrol is investigating an accident west of Oskaloosa, on Highway 92, that injured 6 teens from Indianola on Friday night just after 7 pm. The Iowa State Patrol Crash Report says that two 14-year-old males, three 16-year-old and a 17-year-old male were all injured in the crash. The 2005 […]
Pella, Iowa – The South Central Regional Airport (SCRAA) held its mandated quarterly meeting at the public safety building in Pella, Iowa on Tuesday evening. The board alternates between Oskaloosa and Pella locations. SCRAA Chairman Jim Hansen called the meeting to order, with the call to public next. Several area residents took the opportunity to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An accident reported Wednesday evening at 6:56 pm sent three people to area hospitals. The crash happened towards the eastern edge of Oskaloosa, at the intersection of Highways 92 and 23. A 2009 Chrysler Sebring driven by 87 year-old Robert E Allender, of Oskaloosa, was traveling westbound in the left lane on […]
William Penn University would like to remind motorists to use caution when driving near campus, especially when approaching the pedestrian walkway across North Market Street/Hwy 63 on the north side of campus. With near record enrollment and dorm buildings at full capacity, hundreds of students use the crosswalk on a daily basis walking to and […]
Oskaloosa Police Department Beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2013 the Oskaloosa Police Department will resume enforcement of the two-hour parking restrictions within the downtown central business district. Violations could result in a $10.00 fine to anyone not obeying this ordinance. We ask that citizens use the public parking areas around the central business district if you […]
Searsboro, Iowa – Supporters of the Second Amendment once again descended upon the spacious gun range owned by local gun supply business Brownells. The annual event that is hosted by the Iowa Firearms Coalition, The National Rifle Association and Brownells brings together manufacturers and vendors of guns and accessories, training, and legislators. “The event started […]
by Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – Eight School Board candidates squared-off in a debate on Monday night at the Iowa State University Extension Office. More than 25 people attended the event that lasted an hour and 40 minutes and was moderated by William Penn University’s John Ottosson. Shelly Herr (District Two, unopposed candidate), […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The aircraft weren’t the only things flying at the Oskaloosa Municipal Airport on Sunday, as members from the Iowa Region SCCA hit the tarmac chasing the clock. The Iowa Region SCCA club was founded back in 1952 and currently has about 118 members. There is a total of 3 regions in Iowa, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Planning for future disasters never ends, and with the recent acquisition of an emergency shelter trailer by Mahaska County Emergency Management, those options are now even greater. The trailer, able to be pulled by the recently authorized vehicle upgrade, will stand ready until the need to open a shelter arises. The shelter […]
The United Way of Mahaska County announces their 6th annual Day of Caring, September 12, 2013. Day of Caring brings together groups, whether social or through workplaces, to spend part of a day volunteering in the community. We do projects like painting an elderly person’s home, cleaning a city park, or volunteering at a local […]
