Mahaska County residents have spoken clearly that they would like to be able to request a reduction in their sanitary sewer bill if a catastrophic event occurs. 19 residents (73%) voted yes. 7 residents (27%) voted no. This past week, the Oskaloosa City Council voted unanimously to disallow sanitary sewer bill reductions. This week’s question […]
The National unemployment rate has held steady again in July at 9.5%. The National unemployment rate hit 10.6% not seasonally adjusted in January of this year. The state of Iowa’s rate currently find’s it’s unemployment rate at 6.6%, down from a high of 7.5% in January of this year. Mahaska Counties unemployment rate for May […]
2002: Thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall and flash flooding across much of Delaware and Dubuque counties on the night of August 21-22 with the Dubuque airport recording 8.95 inches of rain overnight and Cascade reporting 7.55 inches. 1989: Severe thunderstorms crossed northern Iowa producing golf ball sized hail at May City in Osceola County and a […]
2004: Unseasonably cool weather spread across much of Iowa with temperatures dipping into the upper 30s in northern sections of the state during the early morning hours. The lowest temperature of 36 F was recorded at Cresco, Estherville, Independence, Mason City, and Spencer. This was the earliest in the season that a temperature so low […]
The official plans for the new community stadium have been released. Friends of the Stadium, a committee made up of William Penn University, MCRF, Musco, and the Oskaloosa Booster club announced on August 16th that they have reached a final decision on the community stadium plans. The stadium will be composed of first-class artificial turf, […]
A compilation of pictures and video from the flooding to hit Mahaska County and Oskaloosa Iowa during August 2010. Many thanks to the volunteers, and emergency personnel that helped people, families and our community during this time. Photo’s and video – Don Hubbard / Ken Allsup
Family Fun Circus made a one night stop over in Oskaloosa last evening with 2 performances at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. Camels and horses, along with other various animals including llamas and donkeys all performed. Clowns, and acrobats entertained the crowd along with a fire breather and a juggling act. The shows at 5:30 and […]
The day in which parents can celebrate is almost here. School is set to begin tomorrow. For some parents it may be tearful day due to their first born going to school for the first time ever. For others it may be a day to rejoice after a long summer. For high school students it […]
*EDITOR’S NOTE: THE OSKALOOSA WATER SUPPLY IS SAFE AND OPERATIONAL. THIS ARTICLE ONLY EXAMINES HOW MAHASKA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IS PREPARING SHOULD THERE BE A CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT.* The Mahaska County Emergency Management is doing everything they can to prepare should there be an incident in which immediate help is needed. At approximately 3 pm today, crews […]
75 year old Mary Furnald of rural Mahaska County was rescued yesterday by Jamie Robinson of Mahaska County Emergency Management and Sheriff Paul DeGeest. She had been stuck in her home since Saturday when her house started to fill with water. By Sunday, the road was covered and all rooms in her home had been […]
