Oskaloosa, Iowa- At 12:59 PM Saturday afternoon, Oskaloosa Fire Fighters were called to a field fire at a property near the intersection of 260th Street and Hickory Ave. The property was owned by Lyle and Eileen Blom. Fire Fighters were on the scene at 1:12 PM. A large smoke cloud be seen as far away […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Until recently, Matt Freeman could be found quietly running the camera, and helping to report some of the biggest news in our area. Many times he was found quietly sitting at a board meeting greeting those who were also in attendance. But today is the final day Matt Freeman will be on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University would like to extend an invitation to all community members to attend the World Food Prize Lecture at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11 at the George Daily Auditorium. The World Food Prize was envisioned by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Early Thursday evening, Oskaloosa Firefighters were called to 316 8th Ave West at 6:02 pm. 14 firefighters responded to the property owned by Janet Stevens. Three trucks made the trip to the fire scene, but with quick work only one of those trucks needed to be utilized in keeping the flames contained. […]
by Joe Milledge/KIIC Radio Eddyville, Iowa – THE EDDYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO A FIRE IN A FIELD AT VAN GENDEREN FARMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON JUST EAST OF THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR CARGILL. EDDYVILLE FIRE CHIEF RICK SMITH SAYS HIS DEPARTMENT RECEIVED THE 911 CALL AT 3:21. THE FIRE STARTED AFTER A HYDROLIC LINE BLEW […]
Oskaloosa, IA-This may be a crazy fall, but winter is right around the corner! The United Way is busy preparing for our annual Winter Coat Drive, and we are almost ready to begin distributing outerwear to those in need of a helping hand this season. Distribution will start the morning of October 17th and continue […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As a reminder, tomorrow at noon is the Start Somewhere Walk, and we have multiple places across Oskaloosa that will be participating: The square downtown The YMCA William Penn Clow Valve Edmundson Park Bank Iowa Interpower ITW Paslode Mahaska Health Partnership Mahaska Vet. Clinic Maple Ridge Assisted Living Lacey Recreation Complex Middle […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s that time of year again when fire prevention comes to mind. The preschool classes of Kathy Harvey and Deb Rohloff visited the Oskaloosa Fire Station on Wednesday. Their combined group of kids got to see a wide variety of equipment, including what a firefighter looks like with all his gear on, […]
Beacon City Council Minutes – Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Call to order: Mayor Shawn Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. All council members were present. I. General Business A. Minutes of the September 6, 2011 meeting were reviewed. Aron Whitlatch made a motion to approve minutes as presented and Tom VanDerVeer seconded. […]
We continue our attention on our governing bodies and how you believe they are doing at their elected jobs. Recent actions by city councils and school boards have drawn attention, both positive and negative, about job performance, and with debate being sparked about who has their interest being served best. Now it’s your turn to […]
