Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa is gearing up for a historic visit from a sitting President. Iowa once again finds itself smack dab in the middle of the Presidential election as President Obama is headed towards Oskaloosa on day two of a campaign swing through the state. Republican presumptive candidate Mitt Romney announced on Saturday his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The morning started off cool, but quickly heated up. Individuals stood in the sun, many for two or more hours, as the line continued to grow. It snaked down High Ave and around the corner, going north on South Second Street. The Obama Campaign staff wouldn’t release how many tickets they were […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The new urban park, sometimes known as the skate park, has been open for public use all summer now. It has been a very busy place, except for when extremely hot, but will see some diminished use with school going back into session soon. Kevin Dillion and Miranda Grooters, owners of Midnight […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The weather has been cooler, but the practice sessions have been making the players’ muscles burn. The coaching staff has adjusted practices in order to help keep the players fresh. William Penn Head Football Coach Todd Hafner had his squad on the Penn practice field once again on Thursday, building the team […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The arrival of President Obama to Oskaloosa will be of historic proportions in its history. In fact, a Presidential visit is so rare, it may have happened only one other time in Oskaloosa’s history. In 1903, then President Theodore Roosevelt visited Oskaloosa on a nine week trip that took him not only […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Obama to speak at Nelson Pioneer Farm / Mahaska County Historical Society A Press Release from the Obama Campaign: Event Location: Nelson Pioneer Farm Museum Doors Open: 9:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, August 14 Ticket Distribution Information for Members of the Public: Tickets are available for the President’s grassroots event in Oskaloosa, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s hard to believe, but summer is almost over and Oskaloosa students will be returning to school on Monday August 20th. Hundreds of students will be gathering at bus stops, walking and riding their bikes to school and crossing busy streets. The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds all motorists to drive with care […]
CRI News Midweek Edition is on line NOW! Here are some of the stories we are covering: President Obama to Visit Oskaloosa Recent Rains Haven’t Ended Drought City Council Weighs Water Board Elimination
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Helping families and kids have a more stress free first day of school is just one of the many positives that comes from Operation Backpack. Buying school supplies can be stressful for a family with limited resources, but with the assistance of some local non-profits, that day might just be a bit […]
Beacon, Iowa – Voters in Beacon headed to the ballot box on Tuesday to decide if they believed that allowing Mahaska Rural Water to provide water and sewer service was a better option than the current city-run arrangement. In an open letter to voters, Beacon Mayor Shawn Maxwell stated, “Mahaska Rural Water System, Inc. has […]
