by Tim Henderson ǀ Stateline, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 11, 2023 Traffic deaths are lingering near historic highs in most states despite less driving overall, prompting policymakers to consider deploying more police or installing automated monitoring such as speed cameras to curb speeding and reckless driving. People are driving fewer miles than they were in […]
On Saturday, December 1st from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., bundle up and make your way downtown for holiday fun and festivities. Get photos taken with Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, and other Christmas characters from Mahaska Drug and enjoy fun Christmas treats while you wait. Take a free horse-drawn wagon ride through downtown and see all […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 9, 2023 Corn yields in Iowa are projected to average about 200 bushels per acre, and overall corn production in the United States this year might set a record, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA’s average yield prediction for Iowa on Thursday is an increase […]
November 9th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IOWA – In honor of National Radiological Technology Week, Mahaska Health is delighted to announce we are expanding our Medical Imaging and Radiological services with our latest advancement in bone health monitoring – the DEXA scan. The DEXA scan is a bone density test that uses X-rays to measure how many […]
Oskaloosa Main Street’s 36th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 2nd in downtown Oskaloosa at 7:00 p.m. The Painting with Lights display will go on at 4:45 p.m. and remain on until 11:00 p.m. that night. Enjoy the Dancing Lights show, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy […]
by Alex Brown, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 7, 2023 For residents in some Pennsylvania communities, flushing the toilet has suddenly gotten much more expensive. In many townships and counties, rates have spiked as private water companies have bought up wastewater systems from local governments. The new push to privatize sewer services follows the passage of […]
Election Day in Oskaloosa has concluded, and the counted ballots reveal a strong endorsement of the current administration. Mayor David Krutzfeldt has been re-elected with a substantial majority, obtaining 727 votes to Jeremy Lewis’s 384, reflecting the community’s approval of his leadership. In his statement to Oskaloosa News, Mayor Krutzfeldt expressed his gratitude for the […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 6, 2023 A cold and very dry week allowed crop harvest in Iowa to continue at a rate that is more than a week ahead of schedule, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 89% of the state’s corn and 97% of soybeans were harvested as of […]
Voting Locations: Mahaska County Conservation Environmental Learning Center: Adams, Lincoln, Monroe, Spring Creek, Keomah Village, University Park. Leighton Christian Reformed Church: Black Oak, Richland, Scott, Leighton, Pella. Fremont Community Building: Cedar, Harrison, White Oak, Eddyville, Fremont, Rose Hill. Beacon United Methodist Church: East Des Moines, Garfield, Jefferson, Wes Des Moines, Beacon. New Sharon City Park […]
Veterans Day is approaching and the Oskaloosa Student Council wants to show our appreciation to our local veterans. Our veterans have done so much for us through their selfless dedication and service to protect our country and they deserve appreciation on this special day. The Oskaloosa High School Student Council is hosting a Veterans Day […]
