The first day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election is Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the first day to mail absentee ballots is Wednesday, May 15. To obtain an absentee ballot, please go to the Mahaska County’s website https://elections.mahaskacountyia.gov/vote/absentee/ or the Secretary of State’s website www.sos.state.ia.us/elections and download the Absentee Ballot Request […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community Schools has hired Luke Trainer as its next high school band teacher. Trainer, an Osky alumnus, brings a wealth of experience and passion for music education, making him an ideal fit to lead the Oskaloosa High School Band program. Trainer’s journey in music education began after graduating from OHS […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Schools is set to launch its new Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe, an initiative aimed at providing vocational opportunities and promoting inclusivity within the community. Slated to open its doors in the summer, the cafe represents a significant milestone in the school district’s commitment to empowering students with special needs and fostering […]
The first day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election is Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the first day to mail absentee ballots is Wednesday, May 15. To obtain an absentee ballot, please go to the Mahaska County’s website https://elections.mahaskacountyia.gov/vote/absentee/ or the Secretary of State’s website www.sos.state.ia.us/elections and download the Absentee Ballot Request […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On March 24th, officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of North E for a report of a suspicious male wearing a black sweatshirt carrying a black bag walking in the timber along the railroad tracks. An officer located a male matching the description […]
On Saturday, March 23°, 2024, at approximately 6:50 am, the Mahaska County Dispatch Center began receiving 911 calls concerning a Walmart semi-tractor/trailer driving in an erratic manner. These calls indicated that the semi had been northbound on highway 63/163 south of Oskaloosa. The callers indicated that this semi had exited the highway at exit 60 […]
March 20, 2024 USA TODAY Announces Musco Lighting Honored with a 2024 Top Workplaces Award USA TODAY announced Musco Lighting is a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces USA award. Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 20, 2024 – USA TODAY announced Musco Lighting is a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces USA award. This achievement […]
Last night a concerned resident called us about a suspicious suitcase sitting unattended along the side of the roadway in the 900 block of B Ave W. Mutual aid was called in to investigate, and an explosive-detection K9 from Monroe County indicated on the suitcase. The Fire Marshal was contacted and after several hours of […]
Ottumwa, IA – For the 19th time in program history, the Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team punched its ticket to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Basketball National Tournament after winning the 2024 NJCAA North Central District Championship Saturday night. The Warriors defeated No. 20 North Dakota State College of Science 90-74 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—As of today, the City of Oskaloosa owes 584,979.45 for 911 services rendered. As of July 1st of this year, an additional $500,000.00 or more will be added to that bill, making it more than one million dollars that the City will be in default. This deficit came to light at recent 911 Board […]
