Oskaloosa News sat down with Oskaloosa Fire Captain Adam Haroldson and underscored the importance of conducting controlled burns responsibly. Making sure you let emergency responders know that you are conducting a controlled burn is helpful, says Haroldson. “You can call the Oskaloosa fire department. That number is 641-673-3541, and you can call us anytime and […]
In a detailed discussion on budgetary constraints, Mark Groenendyk highlighted the challenges faced by the county’s budget, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining a 25% ending fund balance to ensure fiscal stability. The fiscal year, running from July 1st to June 30th, requires strategic planning to manage property tax collection periods and maintain essential cash flow. […]
by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 29, 2024 Iowa lawmakers are taking another stab at trying to control traffic cameras with the overhaul of a bill that would restrict the uses and locations of automated law enforcement devices and regulate the revenues generated by them. Legislators have been wrestling for years over issues posed […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 1, 2024 — The Penn Centre Theatre in Oskaloosa, Iowa, will be closing on Thursday, April 4, as construction continues on the downtown Musco Lighting campus expansion. Construction is progressing on schedule for the new Trio Entertainment Venue, with three movie screens, and it’s expected to open on November 1, 2024. “We […]
Oskaloosa Main Street’s Art on the Square, hosted in Downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa is just around the corner! One of Iowa’s longest-running art festivals, Art on the Square has been marked as an annual event for the past 55 years. Art on the Square is set for Saturday, June 8 from 9 am to 3 pm […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 27, 2024 The operators of a defunct hog confinement in southern Iowa have failed for more than five years to dispose of its leftover manure, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The department recently ordered Raul Flores-Castillo and Virginia Flores to remove all manure from the […]
Ottumwa, Iowa – The discovery was made in the Des Moines River near Rock Bluff Park, as reported by the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office. A submerged vehicle, initially spotted by an individual boating in the area, was retrieved in a joint operation involving the Sheriff’s Office, Ottumwa Fire, and Deran’s Towing and Recovery. Inside, authorities […]
by Helena Hayes Week 7 I really appreciate it when pastors from my district take time out of their busy schedules to come and pray with me and others while we are at the capitol. Thank you to Pastor Chad Lierman (above photo) of Trinity Church in Oskaloosa for visiting and petitioning the Lord on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A reckless driving incident involving a silver or gray Mustang led to the arrest of Frederick G. Wackenhut, 28, of Hampshire, Illinois, following a series of traffic violations and a collision with a semi-truck near Eddyville. The incident began around 1:00 p.m. when local authorities received multiple reports of a Mustang speeding, […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Well, the past few weeks in my newsletter, I had commented on the lack of floor debate in the Senate so far this session. Well, that certainly changed this week where we debated every day. One bill I was able to help stop would have made every county in Iowa follow […]
