EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES NO ON STREET PARKING DURING A SNOW EMERGENCY UNTIL THE ENTIRE WIDTH IS PLOWED OR THE SNOW EMERGENCY IS LIFTED – SNOW ROUTE PRIORITY: (These streets are plowed first before secondary streets however during a snow emergency there is no on street parking.) NORTHWEST 1. North D St – A Avenue West […]
Pella Reads Three Cups of Tea “One Book, One Community” Central College Cultural Affairs Office, The Pella Public Library and the Pella Welcoming Community Team have joined together to promote “ Pella Reads Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and to support the Pennies for Peace charity. The kick off event is scheduled for […]
DAY & DATE: Monday, January 10, 2011 TIME: 5:00 p.m. EFFECTIVE: Until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2011 ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM CITY STREETS TO ALLOW CITY CREWS TO PLOW. VEHICLES LEFT ON THE STREET COULD BE TICKETED OR TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE. AS A REMINDER, ALL PROPERTY OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR […]
In the middle of December, I spent some time talking with Jay Christensen. This has sparked an interest in myself to learn more not only about their project and what they had to say, but also what those in our community have to say about it as well. I am going to continue this with […]
1987: A winter storm affected the southeastern half of Iowa from late on January 8th into the morning of the 10th. Snowfall accumulations were generally only in the 2 to 5 inch range, but it was the first significant snowfall of the winter in southeastern Iowa and caused widespread traffic problems and a high number […]
The Oskaloosa Optimist club awarded their Friend of the Youth award earlier this week. This years Friend of Youth was Vern Bunnell. The club cited his involvement at Oskaloosa High School as the football statistician, wrestling official, volunteer with the youth wrestling program, as well as other involvements in youth programs as reasons for him […]
2003: Unseasonably warm weather brought temperatures into the 60s across about the southern half of Iowa resulting in record temperatures in many areas. At Des Moines the temperature reached 67 F which is the warmest January reading on record at that location. Other reported high temperatures included 60 F at Sioux City and Waterloo, 64 […]
On Thursday, December 30th the Mahaska County Conservation Board held a program for kids ages 6-12 called Jr. Naturalist “Winter Fun Day”. MCCB’s naturalists Laura DeCook and Rachel Weis, immersed the kids in activities to teach them about nature in winter. The warmer weather made hiking outdoors enjoyable, but didn’t provide enough snow to build […]
Jason Ebelsheiser, who was found guilty of 1 count of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree, 2 counts of assault with intent to commit sex abuse and 1 count of tampering with records, was in court for his sentencing today. Ebelsheiser was sentenced by Judge Wilson, in a Mahaska County Courtroom, after his October 29th […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa (Grassroots Newswire) January 5, 2011 — Imagine what it would be like combining the world’s most advanced fitness program for women with the fun of Zumba dance classes. This is exactly what’s happening at Curves. What is the Curves Circuit with Zumba? Take the 30-minute total body workout provided by the Curves circuit […]
