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Oskaloosa Man Accused Of Exposing Himself

Oskaloosa Police Department (file photo)

An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release September 15, 2023 Oskaloosa Police Department On 9-14-23, officers were notified of a male exposing himself at Edmundson Park. Officers were given a description of the vehicle and location. When officers arrived, they observed a car matching the description leaving a parking space at Edmundson Park. Officers conducted a […]

Lt. Governor Adam Gregg Stops In Oskaloosa To Learn More About Key Industry

Iowa's Lt. Governor Adam Gregg (seated at table) speaks with Mark Willett (foreground) at Clow Valve Foundry location on Thursday.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The flurry of ground-breaking and construction around Oskaloosa has generated some significant buzz for the community. On Thursday, Iowa’s Lt. Governor Adam Gregg stopped by Clow Valve Company in Oskaloosa to learn more about what they do and the processes used in making their products. Clow recently broke ground on a 75-million-dollar […]

Bridge Church Expanding To Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa's Campus Pastor Darik Knooistra at the new Oskaloosa campus.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – When Oskaloosa News stopped by the location for ‘The Bridge Church’ recently, the finishing touches were being worked on. The Bridge Church will hold its grand opening on September 17th, hosting a 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service inside what many remember as Slumberland Furniture in the Heartland Square Mall. According to […]

‘Severe’ drought or worse overtakes Iowa

About three-quarters of the state is now suffering from severe or extreme drought. (Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor)

by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 14, 2023 Almost all of the state is suffering from some measure of drought, and dry conditions intensified over large areas of western Iowa in the past week, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report on Thursday. The only remaining pocket of the state with normal soil moisture […]

Oskaloosa Elementary Teacher Wins WHO-TV 13’s Golden Apple Award

OES 1st Grade teacher Megan VandeVoort talks after receiving the 'Golden Apple Award'.

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 […]

Stand-Off Situation Ends Peacefully

Police used an armored vehicle during an incident at Spring Creek Village.

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 […]

Monroe County Sheriff’s K9 Apprehends Suspect Following A High Speed Chase

Image courtesy Monroe County Sheriff's Office

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 […]

Musco Corporation Announces Expansion Plan in Oskaloosa, Iowa: Signaling Commitment to Community

Myron Gordon (speaking) with Joe Crookham, are Musco founders, and spoke about the commitment of the company to the Oskaloosa community.

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 […]

Oskaloosa Woman Taken Into Custody On Wapello County Warrant

Mahaska County Sheriff's Office

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 […]

Mahaska Conservation Youth Outdoor Field Day

Ivan VanKooten provides safety instruction to one of the many youth who participated in Youth Outdoor Field Day at Russell Wildlife Area.

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 […]

           

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