by Amy Langdon Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council is taking a closer look at the Oskaloosa Water Department through a new study by Public Financial Management. The approximately $19,000 study would determine if combining duties between the water department and city staff could help increase productivity and cut costs. “The study would […]
by Amy Langdon Oskaloosa, Iowa – An unpaid bill got the Mahaska County Supervisors talking about its future with the Regional Utility Service Systems Commission. RUSS is a 10-county entity, which cooperates to help smaller cities or unincorporated developments secure essential services – like sewage systems. Mahaska County has been involved with RUSS for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Thanksgiving may be arriving this week, but many Oskaloosa area residents have already planned for and sent off Christmas presents to others around the world. According to the Samaritans Purse, the organization behind Operation Christmas Child, “Operation Christmas Child is a worldwide children’s project of Samaritan’s Purse that uses simple gift-filled shoe […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Schools and parents often work hand in hand to help make sure kids have what they need to make the most of their education. The best part might be students helping students as well. One set of parents, Kevin and Vicki Hladik, came up with a new way for the community to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Even though the winter has been mild, the need for winter coats is just as great as ever. With many more months of cold weather to come, the coat drive at the Klothes Kloset still desperately needs your donations to help those in need. Kids coats are in demand most of all, […]
Chicago, Ill.–The William Penn football team had not been to the playoffs in nearly four decades, but unfortunately its long-awaited return ended abruptly as the Statesmen were shut out 31-0 to #4 Saint Xavier in the NAIA Football Championship Series First Round Saturday. #13 William Penn, who ends its 2012 campaign at 9-3, was outgained […]
by Clarissa Molyneux Oskaloosa, Iowa – A long time tradition at Oskaloosa High School gave classical music fans a chance to see some high-brow entertainment. The 22nd annual Dessert Concert was held last Saturday, and CRI was there to catch the high notes. It was an exciting night for student musicians in Oskaloosa. Director Bruce […]
by Amy Langdon Oskaloosa, Iowa – In local political news, the Mahaska County Supervisors completed the canvassing process Tuesday, giving final approval of Mahaska County’s election results. Canvassing is required by state law. It’s a process where the supervisors inspect all the results returned by the poll workers after the November 6th general election. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Friday Night November 30, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in Oskaloosa Downtown Square. Come and join in the fun at Oskaloosa’s first Spectacular Tree Lighting and Awards ceremony. Come and get a closer look at some of the beautiful floats who participated in this years Lighted Christmas Parade. The floats […]
This Thanksgiving Holiday Although 92% of Iowa motorists are using safety belts during the daytime hours, there are plenty of those who aren’t especially in the rural communities. The Oskaloosa Police Department, along with most of the state’s police officers, deputy sheriffs, state troopers and DOT officers, will participate in the Thanksgiving Holiday effort urging […]
