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Mahaska County gets soaked

Muchakinock Creek Flooding

From heat to flood, Mahaska County seems to have gotten it all. Overnight the area received 3-4 inches of rain in a matter of hours prompting officials to issue a flash flood warning. At 11:30 am, the South Skunk River north of Oskaloosa was at 19.39 feet and rising. Flood stage is 20 feet. The […]

City Council passes 1st reading of snow ordiance

[poll id=”4″]Oskaloosa is one step closer to having a modified snow ordinance. At Monday’s city council meeting, the Oskaloosa City Council voted 4-3 to modify the snow removal ordinance giving residents 48 hours to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks after the storm hits. However, This ordinance did not come without criticism. During the […]

Sweet Corn Serenade

Oskaloosa Iowa Sweet Corn Serenade

What looks to be a solid turnout, Oskaloosa’s Sweet Corn Serenade had many folks from all around enjoying that wonderful taste of summer. At only 25¢ an ear, one could eat some of the best of the season until they were full or tired of it. With many games and activities for the kids and […]

           

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