Everyone loves the smell and look of a fresh tree at Christmas time. The warmth and charm are unmistakable. That real tree takes some extra time during the holidays to keep it looking its freshest and not turning into a problem with dry fallen needles. Another good reason to keep your tree maintained and watered […]
Posted: December 20, 2010 RICHLAND – The City of Richland in Keokuk County has lifted the boil advisory for its drinking water system. Testing of the repaired system after it had been flushed indicates no bacteria in the water, meaning residents can once again use tap water for drinking and cooking. A boil advisory was […]
After months of paperwork, meetings and public hearings on the matter, the Mahaska County Supervisors voted down a proposal by Mahaska Health Partnership that would allow MHP to issue cheaper General Obligation Bonds (GO), through the County, versus the Revenue Bonds that the Hospital itself could issue. Supervisors Greg Gordy and Lawrence Rouw voted against […]
The Oskaloosa Symphony performed its annual ‘Music of Christmas’ concert to a large crowd this evening. The symphony was joined by Oskaloosa High School Orchestra as well as the Oskaloosa Community Choir. Maestro Tony Chang said that of the 75 members of the Orchestra, about 55 of them were from the High School. The symphony […]
1983: December was an intensely cold month with particularly bitter temperatures prevailing from the 18th-26th. During the first several days of this stretch the coldest temperatures were reached on the morning of the 19th when most areas fell into the 20s below zero, excepting south central and southeastern sections where lows were in the teens […]
Making a quick stop to Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter will be one of the highlights of your Christmas season. There are many animals looking for homes, and thankfully many you see here are in adoption or pre-adoption stages. The animal you see may soon find a different home if you wait. One of the first […]
1976: An abnormally cold December was interrupted by unseasonably warm weather on the 18th, particularly across about the southwestern third of Iowa where most locations climbed into the 60s. Many stations established daily records including Des Moines with a high of 64 F and Logan where the high of 72 F was only two degrees […]
The proposed Oskaloosa BMX Bike and skate park is only one step away from receiving a $50,000 grant. The project was accepted by the Pepsi Grant Program and is now up for voting on their website. In order for the project to win the grant, it must receive the most number of votes in their […]
The Oskaloosa Symphony, under the direction of Maestro Tony Chang, will present its annual ‘Music of Christmas’ concert this Sunday at 4 PM in the George Daily Auditorium. The concert will feature members of the Oskaloosa Symphony, Oskaloosa High School Orchestra, and members of the Oskaloosa Community Chorus. The concert will also feature the popular […]
Sierra Stout is safe and her family is on their way to retrieve the juvenile from Salina, Kansas. Sierra is currently in police custody awaiting her families arrival. “A big relief” stated Travis Stout, Sierra’s father, on knowing that she is safe. “She called a friend back here, told her where she was, gave her […]
