Oskaloosa, Iowa – In the past few years there has been a lot of discussion about city codes. Clean and Green along with the City of Oskaloosa thought that it would be beneficial for some codes to be presented to the public in layman terms. Hopefully people will understand the need for them. 6.04.050 – […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Fireworks will light up the Oskaloosa sky again this 4th of July. The Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group Fireworks Committee has scheduled a spectacular community fireworks display for 10 p.m. on Wednesday July 4th at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa. The Budweiser Stockcar Shootout will take place at the Speedway […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa High School has just finished their first year as a 1:1 Laptop school. Here are some examples of how the computers have been utilized in the classrooms and by the teachers and students over the course of the year. Language Arts Department The high school English department uses technology in […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released the following statements upon learning Iowa was denied a No Child Left Behind waiver. Read the official letter from the United States Department of Education here. Gov. Branstad: “Responsibility for the denial of this request lies squarely at the feet of the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Jeffrey Fowler, DO, to its medical staff. “Dr. Fowler brings a wealth of knowledge in his field and over 16 years of experience,” MHP Birthing Center Director Chyann Vroegh shared. “Our community is fortunate to have him.” Dr. Fowler comes to […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – It is that time of year when the home repair scammers are starting to show up throughout Southeast Iowa wanting to do roof repair, gutters, asphalt, painting, windows, lightning rods, etc. Sheriff DeGeest wants to remind all local citizens to please check out any contractors before agreeing to have any work […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Communication Research Institute of William Penn University is producing more local news and has added to its newscast schedule. CRI of William Penn University has produced a half-hour weekly newscast for nearly five years that runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on MCG Channel 12 and on CRI’s website. Now you […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Public Library continued its summer programs by hosting “Murder Mystery”. The program was for teens who had completed grades 6 to 12, and was the 3rd week of programming by the library and librarian Linda Fox. The activity is put on just for the “pure fun” of it says Fox. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The call came in at about a quarter till twelve, reporting a garage fire at 607 8th Ave West. “We got a good knock down on the fire,” Oskaloosa Fire Chief Neff said of the garage that appears to be a total loss. “We’re actually kind of lucky today, we had some […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 100th anniversary celebration of the bandstand continues on Thursday night. The Mahaska County Cattlemen’s Association is teaming up with the Oskaloosa Music Boosters to raise money for Oskaloosa’s K-12 music programs. They will be serving steak sandwiches, jumbo hot dogs, chips and beverages from 6 to 8 p.m. In addition, the […]
