An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release GOLF CARTS With rising gas prices, many motorists may look at alternative modes of transportation. Iowa law does permit the use of golf carts on public streets, but as with motor vehicles there are laws that govern their use on city streets. YOUR GOLF CART MUST HAVE – Adequate […]
Buying Out Mental Health Services Paid for by Medicaid Two sessions of work on redesigning Iowa’s mental health system are nearing completion, as the House continues to perfect an amendment to Senate File 2315. While much of the policy issues have been settled on a new system going into effect in FY 2014, the question […]
Iowa’s local schools aim to provide a world-class education that opens doors to a better tomorrow. That requires on-going efforts to improve. To help, the Iowa Senate has approved comprehensive education reform. Debate highlights can be seen at www.youtube.com/iowasenate. In recent years, we’ve taken the advice of parents, teachers and students, as well as state […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A car stops abruptly in front of you; an animal runs across the road; a child darts out into traffic. All of these unfortunate situations and more can happen in the blink of an eye. For every mile per hour you travel you are increasing your stopping distance and reducing your ability […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – After months of practice, set building, more practice and maybe some nervous performers, the show Peter Pan and Wendy is set to hit the stage at George Daily Auditorium this Friday and Saturday evening starting at 7:30 pm. Cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Mrs. Katherine Akers took upon […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Planning and Zoning Commission gained R.D. Keep, as the newest member of the commission, after he was appointed to fill one of three open seats, but the commission still finds themselves facing a lack of members. Wednesday found the commission taking on two agenda items. The first was to consider a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Even though the season has started, the Iowa Barnstormers continue to call the PAC home when they aren’t playing in Wells Fargo Arena. On Wednesday morning, the squad loaded up on their charter bus to make the trip to Osky for morning practice. There, they prepared for their upcoming opponent, the Arizona […]
by R.D. Keep Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa school board met in regular session on Tuesday night and covered a variety of routine items including three new teaching contracts. The board approved the hiring of three individuals to teach at the high school next year. Matthew Kargol was hired for high school art; Clint Gingerich to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Doing something that you love leads most people to find a way of making it their work as well. One Oskaloosa native and his family are working to make that dream a reality. I recently posed the question to Dustin Bunnell, Owner and Head Instructor, what was the inspiration for opening up […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In a work session marked by more questions than answers, the board of the Oskaloosa Water Department informed the City Council they intend to look at billing certain city properties such as Edmundson Golf and the swimming pool. The board is looking for ways to help make up a deficit in their […]
