Eddyville, Iowa – A 61 year-old Churdan, Iowa man was killed in an early morning motorcycle accident at 3260 Merino Avenue, just off Highway 63 and near Eddyville Raceway Park. The accident was reported at 1:22 am. According to the Iowa State Patrol crash report, Sammy L. Baugh, age 61, was going northeast on Merino […]
by Aaron Riggs Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors are taking a first step to try to prevent the possible use of eminent domain to acquire land for the regional airport. This week the supervisors approved a change to the 28-E sharing agreement among Mahaska County, Pella and Oskaloosa. The agreement formed the south central […]
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Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for the next new home as well as a house currently undergoing rehabilitation. The deadline to submit an application is August 19, 2013. This application process will be a new approach to affordable housing. In the past, the annual household income had to be 60% or […]
Execution of search warrant at 1329 South Lincoln St. Lot #12 in Knoxville, IA On July 18th, 2013 at approximately 06:20 p.m. members of the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force with the assistance of the Knoxville Police Department executed a drug search warrant at 1329 South Lincoln St. Lot #12 in Knoxville where illegal drugs […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With many results coming in for the Southern Iowa Fair, this article will help you find the related stories covering your favorites at the fair. Exhibit Hall and 4-H Building Results Vegetables and Flowers The 4-H and FFA Dog Show Clothing Event Carcass Beef Contest Bucket “O” Junk Non-Livestock Judging Pet Show […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Don’t forget to register for the Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation’s 3rd Annual “Run in the Sun,” on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Lacey Sports Complex. “Run in the Sun” is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 am, and […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform in the bandstand on the square at 8 p.m. on Thursday evening. Director, Bruce Peiffer returns tonight to conduct the band. Along with Mr. Peiffer’s return, the traditional “fiery overture based on a western theme” is back and this week’s feature is “The Magnificent Seven”. Other highlights include: “Free […]
Our 2013 Ragbrai event is almost upon us. The event will begin on Thursday, July 25th and conclude Friday, July 26. Ragbrai officials are expecting approximately 20,000 cyclists and support personnel to be coming into Oskaloosa during that time. Oskaloosa will be welcoming riders as early as 9:00 a.m. with the majority of riders arriving […]
Mark Widmar was presented with a check to help offset medical expenses as a result of an on track accident earlier this year at the Southern Iowa Speedway. The money was raised by donations collected at the track, and auction items. The fire safety crew presented Widmar with a racing helmet signed by all the […]
