As of Tuesday afternoon, smoke can still be seen rising from the rubble of area businesses. Keota suffered one of it’s most historic fires early Saturday morning when a fire apparently started in the back of the old lumber yard. The facility owned by Bill Miller had no electrical service to that area of the […]
Mahaska County Supervisors had recessed their normal meeting to hold a special public hearing on the urban renewal being proposed to help clear the way for Mahaska Health Partnership to issue G.O. bonds. Jay Christensen spoke for about 30 minutes covering all the points as to why it is necessary for the hospital to stay […]
The Oskaloosa Police Department is reminding the Community of some basic Holiday safety tips that should make this a more enjoyable time of the year for all. Shopping during the holiday season can present unique situations. Taking a few prevention measures can help keep your holiday season joyous. Possibly the most basic rule of thumb […]
Today’s Supervisor meeting is different than normal with it being in 2 parts. There is the normal business taken care of at the 9 am meeting this morning. Passed was paying bills for the month. Next on the agenda was the Conservation Board. Kirk Yeager to be appointed was the recommendation by Dave Sedivec. Rachel […]
Des Moines – A Minnesota hunter was injured Saturday while hunting deer in Mahaska County. Gerald “Jerry” Bader, 71, of Federal Dam, MN, was hunting in a party of 11 hunters when a shot taken at a running deer from someone else in the party hit him in the hip with a shotgun slug at […]
This years tour of homes featured 3 local residents homes. They have all worked hard for months to prepare for the day when their homes were opened up to share with the community to help support those in need. I had the opportunity to tag along with Merle Mann, one of the founders of the […]
The 8th Annual Style Show and Luncheon held at the First Christian Church. Masters of Ceremonies for this years event were Karen Powell from Bank of the West and Vicky Collette from Edward Jones. There were approximately 100 guests served by Sodexho Food and Head Chef Jeff Halverson of William Penn University. Music was provided […]
Mahaska Health Partnership Stresses Good Hand Hygiene Oskaloosa – During National Hand Washing Awareness Week, Dec. 5 through 11, Mahaska Health Partnership stresses the importance of washing your hands. “Hand washing is the easiest, most inexpensive way to prevent the spread of infection and disease,” MHP Infection Prevention Registered Nurse Gloria Reed said. According to […]
Last week we asked if you were concerned with the rising tensions with North Korea. 26 residents voted Yes, that they are concerned about the rising tensions, while 7 voted No. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. The question this week is on Mahaska […]
Indian Way near the intersection of O Street is closed into Friday as the road is repaired at the rail crossing. Luke with Edel Lawn said they were fixing the railroad right of way, the rubber buffer and the culvert needed replaced. As of Sunday, December 5 in the evening, this road is still closed.
