Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Schools ended the year handing out awards to various students, ranging from perfect attendance to physical education awards and grants. The Oskaloosa Elementary School was awarded a $1,000 grand prize for the ‘Go The Distance Day’ that was held on May 4. They were selected the winner out of 271 […]
Mahaska Health Partnership Director of Patient Accounts Joyce Vonk gets dunked to help raise money for Relay for Life of Mahaska County. According to MHP Relay for Life Fundraising Chair Lesa Gangestad, more than 15 MHP employees sat in the dunk tank throughout the day, helping to raise more than $700 for MHP’s Relay for […]
Resume includes: 55 NASCAR Sprint Cup wins, 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship NEWTON, IA – May 24, 2012 – Rusty Wallace, designer and co-owner of the 7/8 mile Iowa Speedway tri-oval, has been elected to the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame. Announced on SPEED TV’s show ‘Race Hub’ Wednesday night, Wallace joins one of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa High School Physical Education Department will continue to make a difference in the health and wellness of their students at Oskaloosa High School by adding a new Cardio/Wellness Room! The re-modeling of a former art classroom will begin when school dismisses for summer vacation and be ready to use in […]
Thanking our veterans and service members everyday As we take time this Memorial Day to honor America’s servicemembers and veterans, we can be proud of the steps we’re taking here in Iowa to express our thanks year-round. This support is more important than ever as record numbers of Iowa soldiers return home after lengthy overseas […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Summer vacation is almost here, and the Oskaloosa Elementary students got to spend part of their next to last day hanging out with their classmates, laughing, chatting and having a good time. The Oskaloosa PTO once again sponsored the ‘Fun Day’ with funds raised during the year, providing inflatable games in the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It would be a disaster of tragic proportions if it were to ever take place, but with planning in place the loss of life could be held to a minimum. Students from Indian Hills Community College Geo-spatial Technology class worked with the Army Corps of Engineers at Red Rock. The group made […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s a common sight at most cemeteries, especially during the week leading up to Memorial Day. But replacing veteran war markers has become expensive the past few years as the bronze they are made out of has become a target of thieves who raid graveyards in search of metal. They’re not even […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – During a near marathon session, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved Joe Warrick to a 4 year term to the newly created airport board that will oversee the development of the regional airport venture between Oskaloosa, Pella and Mahaska County. Supervisor Greg Gordy once again made the motion to appoint Margret […]
by R.D. Keep Oskaloosa, Iowa – During Oskaloosa’s council meeting Monday night city leaders agreed to an award to the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office of $29,167.10. The award stemmed from an April 29 trial in which the Compensation Commission made the decision in favor of Dennis and Linda Selby. The payment is in regards to […]
