Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met in regular session with what appeared to be only one major talking point on the agenda, but the appointment of a member to the regional airport board changed that. Application deadline for the board was on May 1st. Supervisor Greg Gordy made a motion to appoint Margret […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa city councilors had a number of items on their agenda, but completed their work in just over one hour Monday. Among the actions was the swearing in ceremony of a new police officer. Calvin Kock joined the police force recently and Oskaloosa Mayor David Krutzfeldt conducted the swearing as councilors, city […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Black marks from tires, and scraps on the railings were the scares the park wore from an excited community, even before it officially opened. On Sunday afternoon, the new Urban Park, or Skate Park as it’s commonly referred to, officially opened. There are a few minor touches such as lighting and some […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Remembering the sacrifices of those who fell during the Civil War and telling the history of a flag, folded and forgotten over time, was just part of the days events. 1/Lt. David M. Lamb of Company “A” 49th Regiment Veteran Volunteer Infantry/SVR was shown a folded flag back in July of last […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A quick glance around the Bandstand at noon on Friday, showed that it was full of the bright smiles of those who had completed the challenge. Mahaska County had accomplished in growing it’s participation in the event 500% over the previous year, and ranked 6th overall in participation with 10.6% of all […]
Ames–A five-year drought is over as the William Penn softball team came out of the loser’s bracket to win the Midwest Collegiate Conference Final Four Tournament Sunday. The Lady Statesmen (46-16) began their improbable run with a 5-0 elimination-game win over #3 seed Mount Mercy to reach the finals against #4 Iowa Wesleyan. The squad […]
Beacon, Iowa – Small towns are searching for ways to help navigate their way through continued increases in regulation, and Beacon is no different. On Tuesday evening starting at 6 pm in the Beacon City Hall, residents will have an open floor to listen and ask questions about the possible future of how those services […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – The voter registration deadline to register early to vote for the upcoming Primary Election is Saturday, May 26, 2012. According to Mahaska County Auditor, Kay Swanson, the Auditor’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on that day. If you are mailing a voter registration form, it must […]
October 08, 1924 – May 05, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday morning, May 09, 2012 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 5 – 6:30 p.m. to greet visitors. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday morning, May 10, 2012 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael […]
November 07, 1914 – May 06, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Visitation: will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday morning, May 09, 1912 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 5 – 6:30 p.m. to greet visitors. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Thursday afternoon, May 10, 2012 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dwayne […]
