Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session. The Supervisors tackled the question concerning elected officials’ compensation and a recommended 20% across-the-board raise for all elected officials, as presented by the Compensation Board. Supervisor Chuck Webb agreed with the Compensation Board’s goal of creating pay differences between […]
Mar 7 2024 | Posted in
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In Partnership with the YMCA in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Health is delighted to offer free monthly health education opportunities to the Mahaska County community. On the second Friday of each month, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, specialists from Mahaska Health will visit the YMCA to present information on the topic of their expertise and answer […]
Mar 5 2024 | Posted in
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Mahaska County is proud to announce a partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to host an Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vendor training on March 14 and May 30 at 9 am. This training is for fruit and vegetable growers, as well […]
Mar 5 2024 | Posted in
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An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Last night at about 6:38 p.m., a fire was set in the women’s intimate apparel section of Walmart Oskaloosa. The fire grew quickly before being ultimately put out by staff. Police and Fire Department personnel arrived and began investigating the cause of the fire after everyone had been safely […]
Mar 4 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – We stopped by the Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe, where Big Ed’s BBQ was located on the south side of the Oskaloosa Square. Once inside, we spoke with Sarah DeRonde, a teacher with the Oskaloosa School District. The initiative focuses on equipping these students with practical, employable skills through hands-on experience, particularly in a […]
Mar 3 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 3, 2024 — The Wood Iron Grille in Oskaloosa, Iowa, will be transitioning to new ownership in April. “It’s been a joy and honor to work with our team at Wood Iron Grille and to serve our customers over the past five and-a-half years,” said emotional owners Michael Glesener and Matthew Gunn. […]
Mar 3 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa News sat down with Oskaloosa Fire Captain Adam Haroldson and underscored the importance of conducting controlled burns responsibly. Making sure you let emergency responders know that you are conducting a controlled burn is helpful, says Haroldson. “You can call the Oskaloosa fire department. That number is 641-673-3541, and you can call us anytime and […]
Mar 3 2024 | Posted in
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In a detailed discussion on budgetary constraints, Mark Groenendyk highlighted the challenges faced by the county’s budget, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining a 25% ending fund balance to ensure fiscal stability. The fiscal year, running from July 1st to June 30th, requires strategic planning to manage property tax collection periods and maintain essential cash flow. […]
Mar 2 2024 | Posted in
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by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 29, 2024 Iowa lawmakers are taking another stab at trying to control traffic cameras with the overhaul of a bill that would restrict the uses and locations of automated law enforcement devices and regulate the revenues generated by them. Legislators have been wrestling for years over issues posed […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 29, 2024 A buildup of nitrate in farm fields that has likely resulted from Iowa’s longest-running drought in 70 years has set the stage for a potentially massive uptick in stream pollution, state water-quality observers say. Research has shown that nitrogen fertilizer that goes unused by crops can […]
Mar 1 2024 | Posted in
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