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Arterburn Thought He Was Killing His Molester

  by Amy Langdon The Bradley Arterburn trial continues in Oskaloosa. Arterburn is accused of murdering his mother’s boyfriend with an ax on June 19th of 2011. The following story has graphic information about a murder case. Defendant Brad Arterburn took the stand Monday in his own defense. Arterburn recounted the history of his mental […]

Oskaloosa PD and Mahaska Drug Help Take Prescription Drugs Off The Street

Oskaloosa Police Department

OSKALOOSA, IOWA – On September 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) gave the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse, and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. During this event, which was held at the […]

Indians Suffer Loss To Keokuk

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Indians made their return to Lacey Complex Stadium on Friday night, as they  appeared to be brimming with confidence. Keokuk struck first on a Matt Nye carry for the TD with 2:18 remaining in the first quarter. The PAT kick by Michael Ingratta was blocked by Mason Wisse. The Chiefs drove […]

Statesmen Control Second Half to Extend Homecoming Win Streak to Nine

Oskaloosa–One of the least successful first halves in recent history was quickly forgotten as the William Penn football team pulled away from Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) 27-3 in Midwest League action Saturday. The 7th-ranked Statesmen (5-0, 2-0 MWL) won their ninth straight Homecoming game, but it was far from easy. Despite nearly doubling up the Tigers […]

Expert Witness Defines Defense’s First Day

Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Thursday the defense for Bradley Arterburn opened with a series of professionals who have been a part of Arterburn’s treatment, or have evaluated his mental capacity before and after the death of Robert Horovitz. Betsy Allen, a therapist for sexually abused children, had worked with Arterburn after he had been sexually […]

Miss Iowa Candidate Jessica VerSteeg

Written by Jon Hoffmann Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa is going to be represented at this year’s Miss Iowa pageant. 25 year old Oskaloosan Jessica VerSteeg will be competing in the contest for the first time. Click here to find out more. Although she is trying to become Miss Iowa — she spends most of her […]

A Tale Of Two Theaters

  Written by AJ Hodgeman The push for digital conversion is happening fast. For some it’s the best of times–for others, its the worst of times. Presenting feature films in a digital format is becoming the standard. Here in Oskaloosa, the Penn Centre Theater has already made the move. Two new digital projectors, one that […]

CRI Weekly News for September 28th, 2012

Here are some of the stories we are covering: Bradley Arterburn Trial Coverage Former Pennsylvania Senator and Presidential Hopeful Rick Santorum Talks Judicial Retention Vote Breakdown on Where Property Taxes Go

Oskaloosa Homecoming Court 2012

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School Homecoming for 2012 announced its Court last week and they are pictured here. Front row left to right; Cayla Dickerson, Shawni Wills, Katelyn Hasselman, Aubrey Netten, Kylie Hill. Back row left to right; Austin Redlich, Dane Jones, Brandon Strasser, Drew Richmond, Patrick Flaherty. There are many activities scheduled to […]

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION MALL STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Oskaloosa City Hall

Dear Business Owners and Residents: This letter is to inform you that construction activity will begin the morning of October 1, 2012, weather permitting, on High Avenue, between North A Street and the north-south alley adjacent to 114 High Avenue West, and North A Street, between High Avenue and A Avenue. The scope of construction […]

           

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