DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through October 11, 2023. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), and manure (dry and liquid) to […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 9, 2023 Former President Donald Trump was headed Saturday to Iowa, where a new poll shows no other candidates have neared his large lead among likely GOP caucusgoers. Trump was scheduled to make an appearance this afternoon at Iowa State University in Ames, where tens of thousands are […]
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 […]
By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division If you rent your dwelling, consider purchasing renters insurance to protect yourself and your belongings in case of a disaster. A landlord’s insurance protects the building. A renters policy will provide coverage for your personal belongings from covered perils, liability coverage against another person’s […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The National Book Foundation has named Oskaloosa High School Spanish teacher Dr. Tim Foster one of eight members of the inaugural cohort selected for the NBF Teacher Fellowship. The NBF Teacher Fellowship is a new initiative developed to support and celebrate teachers serving grades 6-12 using innovative methods to enhance reading experiences. […]
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 […]
Agricultural confined-space related cases of injuries and fatalities saw a dramatic rise in 2022, including grain entrapment cases, which rose nearly 45%. Nearly all of these cases involved grain flow issues due to grain spoilage, which means that improved grain management could help prevent cases in the future, according to Kristina TeBockhorst, an agricultural engineer […]
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 […]
