Oskaloosa, Iowa—Mahaska Health recently expanded its services to Mahaska County and southeast Iowa by adding a cardiology team headed by Dr. John Pargulski. Oskaloosa News recently sat down with Pargulski and talked to him about setting up shop in Oskaloosa. We asked him why Oskaloosa. “So I’ve been doing this a long time, 30 years, […]
Oskaloosa, IowaTo enhance traffic safety within the community, the Oskaloosa City Council, in its meeting on March 4, 2024, approved a grant application in collaboration with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB). The partnership aims to bolster the capabilities of the Oskaloosa Police Department in conducting targeted traffic safety enforcement patrols. Under this new agreement, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session. The Supervisors tackled the question concerning elected officials’ compensation and a recommended 20% across-the-board raise for all elected officials, as presented by the Compensation Board. Supervisor Chuck Webb agreed with the Compensation Board’s goal of creating pay differences between […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Last night at about 6:38 p.m., a fire was set in the women’s intimate apparel section of Walmart Oskaloosa. The fire grew quickly before being ultimately put out by staff. Police and Fire Department personnel arrived and began investigating the cause of the fire after everyone had been safely […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – We stopped by the Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe, where Big Ed’s BBQ was located on the south side of the Oskaloosa Square. Once inside, we spoke with Sarah DeRonde, a teacher with the Oskaloosa School District. The initiative focuses on equipping these students with practical, employable skills through hands-on experience, particularly in a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 3, 2024 — The Wood Iron Grille in Oskaloosa, Iowa, will be transitioning to new ownership in April. “It’s been a joy and honor to work with our team at Wood Iron Grille and to serve our customers over the past five and-a-half years,” said emotional owners Michael Glesener and Matthew Gunn. […]
Oskaloosa News sat down with Oskaloosa Fire Captain Adam Haroldson and underscored the importance of conducting controlled burns responsibly. Making sure you let emergency responders know that you are conducting a controlled burn is helpful, says Haroldson. “You can call the Oskaloosa fire department. That number is 641-673-3541, and you can call us anytime and […]
In a detailed discussion on budgetary constraints, Mark Groenendyk highlighted the challenges faced by the county’s budget, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining a 25% ending fund balance to ensure fiscal stability. The fiscal year, running from July 1st to June 30th, requires strategic planning to manage property tax collection periods and maintain essential cash flow. […]
by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 29, 2024 Iowa lawmakers are taking another stab at trying to control traffic cameras with the overhaul of a bill that would restrict the uses and locations of automated law enforcement devices and regulate the revenues generated by them. Legislators have been wrestling for years over issues posed […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 1, 2024 — The Penn Centre Theatre in Oskaloosa, Iowa, will be closing on Thursday, April 4, as construction continues on the downtown Musco Lighting campus expansion. Construction is progressing on schedule for the new Trio Entertainment Venue, with three movie screens, and it’s expected to open on November 1, 2024. “We […]
