ISU Extension and Outreach is taking action to help Iowans deal with the current drought. · Resources for Dealing with Drought are accessible from the ISU Extension and Outreach homepage (http://www.extension.iastate.edu/, click on the Dealing with Drought link; or go directly to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/topic/recovering-disasters). ISU Extension specialists have compiled this list of resources to help Iowans […]
Jul 22 2012 | Posted in
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University Park, Iowa – With what has turned into a seemingly common occurrence around Oskaloosa lately, the sound of sirens could once again be heard as the Oskaloosa Fire Department was called into action to battle yet another fire. This time a home located in University Park along Peniel St. became the focus as flames […]
Jul 20 2012 | Posted in
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From an Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa – On 7/13/12 at approximately 1:00am members of the Oskaloosa Police Department, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Mahaska County Drug Task Force and Iowa State Patrol executed a narcotics search warrant at 1510 South Market St, Oskaloosa, IA. Methamphetamine, marijuana, Schedule II,III, and IV controlled substances, prescription […]
Jul 20 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The space at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter is running out as the crop of new kittens arriving continues to tax the available space. So in order to help find the kittens a new home, and also help make room for more incoming kittens, the shelter is running a special on their playful […]
Jul 19 2012 | Posted in
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Dear Residents: This letter is to inform you that street construction activity will begin the morning of July 23, 2012, weather permitting, on North Green Street, from M Avenue West to 1300 feet north of 238th Street. The scope of the North Green Street paving project includes new concrete pavement, driveways, curb and gutter with […]
Jul 19 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – An early morning fire damaged apartment 35 at 109 18th Ave East, in the Highland Park Apartment complex. The call came in at approximately 3:40 am, and all of the residents of the apartment complex were evacuated from their apartments as a precaution. A large amount of smoke was visible, with an […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The first night of the fair was hot, with little breeze to cool off the large crowd gathered to witness the 2012 Southern Iowa Fair King/Queen Pageant. Marvin Knoot once again took on the role of Master of Ceremony, introducing the seven queen candidates and the one king candidate. The judges for […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Southern Iowa Fair officially started on Monday, but a few contests took place before the fair. One of those was the dog obedience and agility contest and show. Regina Hoy said that the show is put on by the Mahaska County 4-H. The annual event has been a staple of the […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The shade of the tall trees on the square awaits concert goers on Thursday night. The Oskaloosa City Band, under the direction of Bruce Peiffer, has a new set of tunes to serenade the audience at 8 p.m. This week’s concert includes several marches, including: “The Liberty Bell”, “The Minnesota March”, “Peacemaker […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
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By R.D. KEEP Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa City Council covered routine business in short order Monday before adjourning into a closed session. During the regular meeting councilors approved a fund shift to move $353,798 from the General Fund to the Pavement Management Fund in order to pay for the improvements to the Iowa Highway 432 […]
Jul 17 2012 | Posted in
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