
Oskaloosa, IA – November 17, 2023 – A late-night police operation in Oskaloosa led to the apprehension of a local man, following a response to reports of potential car burglaries. Shane Followill, 35, of Oskaloosa, was taken into custody after a brief confrontation with law enforcement officers. At around 1:20 a.m. on November 17, officers […]
Nov 18 2023 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 15, 2023 Eight Iowa lawmakers have rejected an invitation from Grinnell College, citing their disagreement with the college’s response to pro-Palestine protests on campus. In a Nov. 13 letter signed by State Representatives Barb Kniff McCulla, Austin Harris, Dean Fisher, Jon Dunwell, Helena Hayes and Hans Wilz and […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Art Center recently hosted the World Food Celebration, a unique event that brought together culinary traditions from around the globe. This remarkable event was a joint effort by William Penn University Student Services, and FACE (Fine Arts & Cultural Events) of Mahaska County. The celebration showcased the students’ diverse cultural […]
Nov 16 2023 | Posted in
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Synchronized to Perfection: Oskaloosa’s Square transforms into the ultimate holiday destination OSKALOOSA, IA – The City of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Golden Goose Club are delighted to share a new mix of creativity, light, and sound to add to the holiday tradition and promise to bring joy to Oskaloosa this Holiday season with the addition […]
Nov 14 2023 | Posted in
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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 […]
Nov 11 2023 | Posted in
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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 […]
Nov 9 2023 | Posted in
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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 […]