
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The investigation into what caused the deadly fire at 401 North A Street early Thursday morning has concluded. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff says the cause of the fire most likely comes down to “an electrical issue”. The fire possibly burned behind the walls causing damage and debris to begin to fall, […]
Feb 1 2013 | Posted in
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The third week of the 85th General Assembly is in the books. We continue the early sparring on the issues that will dominate and define this session, primarily property tax reform and education reform. There are a lot of moving parts here under the dome. We have the agenda that Governor Branstad has defined. We […]

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by Jason Madison/CRI One person died in a house fire in Oskaloosa early Thursday morning. The call came in around 3:45 of a fire at 401 North A Street. After the fire was contained CRI’s Jason Madison spoke with Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff about the incident. Fire Chief Mark Neff says the house […]
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IA — The Daily Youth Theatre is thrilled to announce its new after school theatre program, the Daily Arts Academy! The first session begins Monday, February 4th and runs through March 29th. The Daily Youth Theatre aims to bring arts education to youth through programming and community involvement. Students will strengthen creativity, communication skills, […]
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – One occupant escaped and another is unaccounted for after fire swept through a home located at 401 North A Street. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff said the home was fully engulfed when they arrived on the scene, after the call came in at 3:49 am. Oskaloosa Fire was on scene by 3:52 […]
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
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by Jason Madison Slow and steady is the pace many Oskaloosans have taken to the streets today after last night’s snowfall. However for U.S. Postal Worker, Lisa Keeton, that’s not her kind of tempo. Since becoming a letter carrier seven years ago, Ketton knows there no stops in her line of work. “Long day […]
Jan 30 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County has dealt with its share of storms in the recent weeks. A brief ice storm, and the impending winter storm. The one that was making the most noise was the special election to fill the vacant county supervisor seat. The race featured two of the areas higher profile political contenders. […]
Jan 30 2013 | Posted in
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A Snow Emergency has been declared for the City of Oskaloosa effective Tuesday, January 29, 2013 beginning at 10:00 pm until further notice. All vehicles must be removed from city streets to allow crews to remove snow throughout and after the snow event. Vehicles parked on city streets during this time will be ticketed and/or […]
Jan 29 2013 | Posted in
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Annie was a woman who grew up in a small farm community with a goal to marry a farmer and she did. Annie spent her lifetime learning how to be an involved business partner with her farm husband. Together they did great things, but it wasn’t easy. This is Annie’s project – to take her […]
Jan 29 2013 | Posted in
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