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Paying Tribute To Area Veterans, National Guard, Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Oskaloosa, Iowa – At tonight’s home game against Centerville, there will be a special tribute to the veterans, National Guard, fire, police and emergency management personnel during the pregame of the Oskaloosa vs. Centerville football game tonight at 7:15 p.m. For those listed that would like to participate, please assemble on the track in the […]

LAST MINUTE CONCERNS OF PEOPLE WHO GO TO THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY

Voting Booth

What do I do if I have moved since the last time I voted? If you still live in the county where you were last registered to vote, go to the polling site for your new address. Take a current picture identification with you. You will be asked to complete a voter registration form with […]

Mahaska County United Way Promotes ‘Day of Caring’

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of tractors, power tools and laughter were heard all around Oskaloosa today as the ‘Day of Caring’ made it’s impact on Oskaloosa. “I’ve had some classic cases of the empowered volunteer that gets a lot of stuff done and finishes projects a lot quicker than anticipated, which is what this […]

Spill Creates Hazard And Closes Down Portions Of A Ave

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Reports started coming in, as firefighters were out helping with the ‘Day of Caring” project by painting house numbers on curbs. A mysterious liquid was being spread over the streets of Oskaloosa. The spill appeared to have started at the intersection of Highway 92 (A Ave) and Hillcrest, but was plainly visible […]

Beacon City Council Minutes Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Beacon, Iowa – Call to order: Mayor ProTem Richard Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. All council members were present. Mayor Shawn Maxwell was absent. I. General Business A. Minutes of the August 4, 2011 meeting were reviewed. Tom VanDerVeer made a motion to approve minutes as presented and Ron Ferree seconded. […]

LAST MINUITE CONCERNS FOR ABSENTEE VOTERS

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My absentee ballot has finally arrived in the mail. But I’m afraid my ballot won’t be received in the election office in time to be counted! Mail your ballot. it will be counted as long as it arrives in the election office by 8P.M. Tuesday, September 12th. or Personally deliver your absentee ballot to the […]

Maroon Night at the Stadium, Friday September 9

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Friday, September 9, will mark the Oskaloosa Indian Booster Club first-ever Maroon Night at the new stadium. The Boosters encourage residents to buy a maroon stadium shirt and wear it to Friday’s game to support the Indians and the inaugural football season of the stadium project. Maroon stadium shirts are on sale […]

Sign Up Now To Participate In The 2011 Homecoming Parade

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Football season is in high gear, and with it the preparations for Homecoming. The Homecoming Parade is organized every year by the Oskaloosa High School Student Council. The parade works its’ way through downtown Oskaloosa. Last year, the parade saw 43 entries, and they hope to have many more this year. The […]

Oskaloosa Franchise Fee’s On Utilities Bring Questions From Business Owners

How much will your utility bill go up under a planned franchise fee hike by the city?

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council held a work session before the scheduled City Council meeting Tuesday night to further discuss franchise fees that would be applied to utilities bills, in an attempt to generate funds for road repairs within Oskaloosa. The first reading of the new fees passed the Oskaloosa City Council at […]

City Council approves $40,000 to assist in CAT grant

Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening with Mayor David Krutzfeldt presiding. The meeting had been pushed back one day because of the holiday. The first item on the agenda was that of the consent agenda including the monthly claims and minutes of the previous meeting. The consent agenda was […]

           

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