Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students and staff filed into the Oskaloosa Elementary gymnasium on Wednesday morning, understanding that the first assembly of the year would help set the tone for future assemblies. There were news cameras and reporters from many different media outlets. The OHS Cheerleaders performed, and a short video was presented. All of the […]
September 11, 2023 Oskaloosa Police Department Media Release On September 11, 2023, at approximately 9:58 a.m., the Oskaloosa Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a shot fired into a house in the 500 block of Spring Creek Village Court. Officers arrived to investigate and discovered that the shots originated from a home […]
A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On 9/09/23 at approximately 3:00 a.m., Iowa State Patrol was pursuing a vehicle in excess of 100 MPH. The Chase entered Albia where the vehicle sustained damage from striking a curb. The vehicle turned into a private drive in the 700 block of South Main St. The driver […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 9th, 2023 In a declaration of its commitment to the local community, Musco Corporation, a global leader in innovative lighting solutions, unveiled ambitious plans for a significant expansion of its Oskaloosa campus. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place with key stakeholders, signifies a pivotal moment for the company and the city […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On today’s date, at approximately 12:30 pm, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office went to Century Mobile Home Park, lot #33, located between Beacon and Oskaloosa. While at this address, 31-year-old Erika Jo King, of Oskaloosa, was arrested on an outstanding Wapello County arrest warrant. This warrant […]
Saturday, September 30, 2023 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at Russell Wildlife Area Early registration deadline for ½ price deal is Sept. 15! Bring the kids and family to the 20th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 30th any time between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. The Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Labor Day Weekend is now synonymous with what is probably the community’s biggest event. Concert on the Square is a partnership between area churches and businesses to help bring top Christian music performers to the downtown square in Oskaloosa. This year, Colton Dixon and Mac Powell performed to an estimated 10,000 […]
One way the community can help is by being prepared themselves. As we know from incidents that have happened across the nation and in our community, CPR is one of the most important skills you can have to be prepared. Mahaska County Emergency Management wants everyone to be prepared for when an emergency strikes. Are […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In a first for this reporter, a candidate for President utilized the ISU Extension Office in Oskaloosa for a campaign rally. Scott, a Republican, ate lunch at Taso’s Steak House in Oskaloosa before his arrival and was full of energy, humor, and thoughts about what would help the United States into the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors joined City of Oskaloosa officials and Council members to discuss future cooperation between the entities this past week. Council member Joe Caligiuri spoke about the need for cooperation to incorporate some land within the city limits. Housing and being able to lure developers to build is […]
