The Oskaloosa School board met in regular session last night. The school board voted 6-0 to approve the new Grade Level Benchmark Report Cards. Curriculum Director Mary Cooksley and several school board memebers all expressed their support for the new grading system. This move came after months of discussion by various teacher and administration committees. […]
A VIP Ride has been scheduled as part of Bike to Work Week slated for May 16-20. Employees from local businesses will be participating by riding their bicycles to work, and the week will culminate with the VIP Ride on Friday, May 20. Mayor David Krutzfeldt and Police Chief “Jake” McGee are participating along with […]
On Saturday, May 7th, the Eddyville / Blakesburg Concert Band earned a division I rating at State Large Group Contest at Mid Prairie High School in Wellman. The EBHS Mixed Chorus also had an excellent performance. Bands and choirs at the contest were evaluated in several categories by a panel of three judges. The music […]
The former home of Vennard College played host to the Iowa State Patrol and the FBI as they trained in joint operations on Tuesday. With nearly 75 members of the State Patrol on hand, including the 4 negotiation teams that consist of 4 to 6 members each and 4 tactical teams consisting of 46 officers, […]
Blue skies and a full section of stadium seats greeted Ellen Kentfield, wife of long time Babe Ruth supporter Charlie Kentfield, for the grand opening of the Kentfield Babe Ruth fields at the Lacey Complex. The keynote speech of the dedication was given by Joe Crookham. In a conversation just before the dedication ceremony Crookham […]
The former Wilcox-Garland location will once again be buzzing with the sound of commerce. Tammy McMains, from Stafford Agency/Prairie Farmers Insurance Agency and Oskaloosa Outfits and Antiques, had an informational meeting in her new building Monday night with those interested in the possibility of moving their small businesses into the “Mall”. The building will offer […]
Welcome to this version of ‘Where in Mahaska County’? I have been attempting to make these a little more difficult to guess, as I hope to share more of the places in Mahaska County that may not be noticed or at times forgotten. Spring has allowed us to spend some quality time out taking pictures […]
Trick-Tools.com Jr. Dragster Winner: Kenzie Wheeldon, University Park, 8.19 dial-in, 8.241 elapsed time, 78.60 mph, .063 reaction time. Runner-up: Kaila Wheeldon, University Park, 7.94 dial-in, 8.003 elapsed time, 82.55 mph, .158 reaction time. Semi-finalist: Halie Main, Des Moines, 7.90 dial-in, 7.949 elapsed time, 82.28 mph, -.004 reaction time. Jr. Dragster Consi Winner: Dakota Allison, Des […]
The old saying of knee high by July very well may not apply to this corn variety if the claims of its incredible height prove to be true. A recent article in “Our Iowa Magazine” challenges the residents of Iowa to grow the tallest cornstalk. Readers of the magazine received a packet with their April/May […]
May 8th, a sunny bright mother’s day in Oskaloosa, brought 158 alumni, friends and fans, to the Lacey Recreation Complex for the grand opening of the new Babe Ruth Fields in honor of Charlie Kentfield and the 65 years he devoted to Oskaloosa Babe Ruth. The keynote address, given by Joe Crookham, assured listeners that […]
