Oskaloosa, Iowa – It may seem a bit early for politics, and in years gone by it would have been. Recently, politics have evolved into a near constant cycle of campaigns and candidates. This past year, Senator Tom Harkin (D) announced his retirement. His Democrat heir apparent, U.S. Congressman Bruce Braley (1st District), was quickly […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors discussed changing the Department of Human Services’ phone service, and set a date for the hearing regarding the re-classification of 340th Street from Irvine Avenue to James Trail. DHS Office Supervisor Marilyn DaJong and Administrative Clerical Violet […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The crowd was cheering and the players shared friendly banter with one another at Lacey Recreation Complex on Sunday afternoon. Imagine the Possibilities has sponsored the local youth challenger league for many years, with Little League® affiliation. Young adults are not eligible to play after high school graduation. “Last summer, several parents […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sandra Voss, Director of Kids Corner Child Care, shared her final day on the job this past Friday with many of those she has had an impact on during her 19 years. But those 19 years at Kids Corner wasn’t all. Sandra spent 10 years at the YMCA, had been a volunteer […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Susan L. Brown, is asking that eligible voters in Mahaska County who have not yet registered or changed their Mahaska County address with her office consider doing so before the early voter registration deadline of Friday, August 30th by 5 PM. In January 2008, Iowa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the fourth year in a row, the City of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming 2013/2014 Urban Deer Hunting season, to be held within the Oskaloosa city limits. The 2013/2014 hunting season will run from September 14th, 2013 thru January 19th, 2014. During this season, qualified hunters will be allowed to […]
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By Catherine Strohbehn, Angela Laury Shaw, Laura Sternweis AMES, Iowa — Iowans should feel free to eat fresh produce and enjoy summer’s bounty, but also take care to handle these foods safely, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Fruits and vegetables are good — good tasting and good for your health,” said Catherine […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, Oskaloosa resident Diane Crookham-Johnson took the opportunity to utilize the public comment section of the board meeting to address those in attendance. “Tonight I ask the Oskaloosa School Board of Education to consider revising the August 2013 Good Conduct Code to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday afternoon to discuss a couple of topics, the first being a rezone of a lot along A Ave and the other dealing with real estate signs. The lot, located at 214 Highway 432 south of H&S Feed and east of Modern Floor Covering is owned […]
