Oskaloosa, December 20, 2012 – The Mahaska County Y Dolphins Swim Team took its last competitive splash of 2012 at home on December 15, but after a few stellar meets, swimmers are excited and anxious for the remaining schedule in 2013. After hosting its first home meet of the season on December 1, which saw […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As Oskaloosa residents wake up, many will take a look outside right away to see what the morning has brought in the wake of the season’s first official winter storm. In Oskaloosa, the temperatures didn’t drop to projected levels, as the winter storm took a more northerly route across the state soaking […]
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Lottery luck struck twice at an Oskaloosa store last week, and the winner of both big prizes has come forward. Carrie Bainbridge, 53, of New Sharon said it was a complete fluke that she ended up with two tickets in Iowa’s $100,000 Cash Game with the same numbers for the drawing […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on December 17th to take up some appointments to local board and commissions, finishing up in a record 9 minutes. The only public comment came from Pastor Mike Dotson of the First Assembly of God Church in Oskaloosa. Dotson wanted to commend the council […]
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 18, 2012 – With the anticipation of a busy holiday travel weekend approaching, the Iowa Department of Transportation is cautioning drivers that the first major winter storm of the season may hamper some travel plans. Storm severity will vary depending on location. The National Weather Service is predicting 5 to 8 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has named Pediatrician John O’Brien, MD, the 2012 MHP MVP (Most Valuable Provider). “This award goes to an outstanding provider who goes above and beyond, lives the values of MHP and helps us in accomplishing our healthcare mission,” MHP CEO Jay Christensen said. “Choosing just one provider to honor […]
Armed Assault – Self-Inflicted Fatal Wound William Michael Shaw, 49, Fremont, Iowa Pella PD Incident # 12-1140 Pella, IA – On December 17, 2012, at 8:29 am the Pella Police Department responded to reports of an armed man chasing a person in Pella’s Brook Circle neighborhood. Subsequent reports from eye witnesses indicated that the assailant […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – If you were headed to the Auditor’s Office on Friday afternoon, you might have been greeted by a sign that said they were closed for the afternoon. It’s not often you get to close the Auditor’s Office, and when you do, it’s for a good reason. Mahaska County Auditor Kay Swanson was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Christmas fills the air this time of year, but for some in Oskaloosa, this time of year is for celebrating something completely different. Quietly, shining in the windows of some homes is the area, one can find the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. Hanukkah this year came to conclusion on the evening […]
