Oskaloosa, Iowa – The City of Oskaloosa is proactively utilizing “pavement preservation strategies” to preserve its pavement infrastructure. The City will start pavement preservation activity in the downtown area. Due to unexpected weather conditions the activity is rescheduled for May 1st, May 21st, and May 22nd of this year. GEE Asphalt Systems, Inc. is the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University President Dr. Ann Fields announced today that His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, will present the commencement address on Saturday, May 12, 2012 to a graduating class of 370 students and receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, for his contributions to the humanities or […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Think colossal. Then think beyond that. The Lowe Family, formerly based in Branson, is hitting the George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa on Thursday, April 26th at 7:30 p.m. The Oskaloosa High School Chamber Choir will open for this professional show, singing selections like “William Tell Overture,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Water Night,” and […]
Tentative Deal on Total State Spending Reached Late last week a tentative agreement was reached with the House Republicans and the Governor on total spending for Fiscal Year 2013. The budget framework allows for joint budget targets to be agreed upon and the final budget to be approved by the Legislature before session adjourns for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The normally fairly packed restaurant nestled at the intersection of Highway 92 and 23 became the scene of a criminal investigation on Thursday morning. Agents from ICE and the IRS, along with assistance from the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Mahaska County Sheriffs Department, were on scene. During the investigation, officers were […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of machines filled the area of the new skate park as crews hurry to get sod in place for the upcoming grand opening of one of Oskaloosa’s newest amenities. Just one more piece of concrete is left to be poured, and of course the sod along with fencing and the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Residents have been spoiled by the mild winter and early spring, and until recently, it almost felt more summer than spring. Rosalie, along with her friends and their children, took some time to enjoy Central Park in downtown Oskaloosa on Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a good place to meet everyone and get together. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The June 5 primary continues to loom in the minds of the 5 candidates seeking the one seat on the county board of supervisors currently held by Willie VanWeelden. Mike Vander Molen (R) has been part of local politics since his return to the area back in 2008. He and his wife […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The weather might not have been the best on Saturday morning, but the turnout was strong, and until noon, the stream of people was nearly non-stop. 2012 Relay for Life Team Tracy put together a garage sale/bake sale for the cause. At the end of the day they were able to raise […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Burglars are always on the prowl for the home that is the easiest prey. Most burglars simply want to get in, take their loot and get out. Most have absolutely no interest in running into the homeowner and would do everything possible to make sure they never did. Keeping your home well […]
