Oskaloosa, Iowa – After a month of work, including a lengthy work session, the Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission sent its recommendation for an updated code covering the parking of recreational vehicles within Oskaloosa. The board’s recommendations included adding parking surfaces of gravel, crushed stone and brick to the already mandated hard surfaces of concrete […]
Deadline for the September 10, 2013 School Election is Thursday, August 1 at 5:00 P.M. with the School Board Secretary. Nomination papers are available at their office, other school districts or through the Secretary of State’s website (www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/auditors). Director District #4 and Director District #5 for North Mahaska School District will be on the ballot. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Thursday night the Oskaloosa City Band will be performing at 8 pm, under the direction of guest conductor, Kim Benson. Mrs. Benson, assistant director of bands at Pella Community School and long time city band member, has selected some of her favorite pieces for this week’s concert. Highlights of this week’s concert […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Earth shakes and rumbles, and people turn to see what the commotion is all about. At the corner of 1st Avenue West and South Market was one reason why all earth quakes are not such a bad thing, after all. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits is one of those personalities that is […]
Watch CRI’s Weekly Newscast Layout of Proposed Regional Airport Moves Forward Crop Yields Expected to be Higher than Last Year Mammoth Dig Project Continues in Oskaloosa WPU Men’s Basketball Signs Standout Recruit
This week, customers of Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart, and Fareway in Mahaska County will hear the kettle bells that normally remind shoppers that Christmas is coming. The Mahaska County Salvation Army is holding a new initiative called the Christmas in July to raise $10,000. From Wednesday through Saturday, July 10-20, ten days volunteers will ring bells next […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn Men’s Basketball team has been in the process of rebuilding after a very successful year. The coaching staff has been out shaking hands and talking with other coaches in a effort to continue the development of the Statesmen Men’s Basketball team. One more piece of the puzzle was added […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – What exactly is a Duck Plucker? Well, in this instance a Duck Plucker is anyone who would like to participate in a fun-filled event hosted by the William Penn Athletic Booster Club. Funds raised at the event will support the continued progress at the Stadium at Lacey Recreation Complex to benefit WPU […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Beacon resident Mary Richards, along with Oskaloosa residents Lona McGrew and Victoria Laird, as well as Victoria’s dog, Lincoln, received the 2013 Iowa Governor’s Award on June 28 for their selfless contributions to Mahaska Health Partnership. According to MHP Volunteer Coordinator Kim Langfitt, criteria for selection included exceptional commitment to volunteerism, demonstrated […]
Iowa Individual Assistance Program activated for Audubon County DES MOINES –– Gov. Terry E. Branstad today received word that President Obama approved his request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 47 Iowa counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began May 19, 2013. The counties included in the declaration are: Appanoose, Benton, Buchanan, […]
