OHS Student Council Celebrates Meritorious Distinction, National Gold Status, Osky Students Earn Statewide Leadership Roles OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Several students from Oskaloosa High School attended the Annual Iowa Student Leadership Conference, “Let Leadership Grow,” held at Iowa State University on October 27 and 28. Approximately 1,550 students and advisors from across Iowa gathered for the […]
Oskaloosa, IA – An Oskaloosa project has been selected as one of only 10 across the state to receive funding through the prestigious Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant. Lisa and Carl Larson, local business and property owners, will use the grant to help fund a major upgrade to the upper story of Jaarsma Bakery’s new […]
Becky Flesner Claims Big Prize in ‘Extreme Green Progressive’ Game CLIVE, Iowa — An Oskaloosa woman will soon be in the fourth row of a classic rock concert, thanks to a big lottery prize. “I bought tickets to go see REO Speedwagon Friday night,” said Becky Flesner. Flesner said that was her first big purchase […]
Oskaloosa, IA — The Oskaloosa City Council gathered on November 4 for its regular session, addressing community concerns, reviewing local development initiatives, and approving significant public works payments. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt led the meeting, attended by council members Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian, with Comfort absent. Community Concerns During the community comments period, […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on November 4 to address a range of issues impacting county infrastructure, city collaborations, and public health initiatives. Chaired by Mark Groenendyk, the meeting covered approvals for infrastructure projects, property transactions, and discussed updates to funding and operational agreements with the city. The meeting began […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Unofficial results from Mahaska County’s 2024 General Election had Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk secured another term with a total of 7,619 votes across precincts. Groenendyk’s closest competition came from write-in candidate Mike Forschler, who collectively received considerable attention in a days-long campaign, with there being a total of 933 votes. For […]
Mahaska Health Welcomes Dr. Blaise Waller to the Family Medicine Team Mahaska Health is excited to announce the addition of Blaise Waller, DO, a board-certified Family Medicine physician, to its Family Medicine team. Dr. Waller is passionate about delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in a friendly community environment. Dr. Waller earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine […]
Event Will Feature Guest Speaker Jerry Power and Offer Refreshments for Veterans and Families OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School will host a special Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 12, at 1:00 PM in the school’s large gym. The event, organized by the Oskaloosa High School Student Council, is open to all community members […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 4, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) recently awarded a $25,000 Community Betterment Grant to the Friends of Mahaska County Conservation. This grant will support the creation of the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. This nature playscape is designed to provide local residents and neighboring communities with an outdoor, imaginative play space […]
