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Court rules against Mahaska County
Sep 16, 2020 by Rick Watts
The legal fight over a proposed airport between Oskaloosa and Pella turned against Mahaska County. On Monday (9/14), a judge turned down the Mahaska County Board’s request to reverse a 2018 court ruling. That ruling…
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One arrested in Mahaska County drug bust
Sep 15, 2020 by Rick Watts
A man from rural Mahaska County is facing drug charges. On Monday (9/14), the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence on 305th Street. …
Positive COVID-19 test at Oskaloosa Elementary
Sep 14, 2020 by Rick Watts
Someone in the Oskaloosa Elementary School has tested positive for coronavirus. The Oskaloosa School District posted on its website Sunday (9/13) that all persons who were in close contact with the individual will be contacted…
Fairfield Inn & Suites ribbon-cutting
Sep 11, 2020 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa’s newest hotel held a ribbon-cutting Thursday (9/10). The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott is located at Highway 92 near Highway 163. Oskaloosa Mayor David Krutzfeldt gives the hotel a five star review. "I'm…
Main Street Trick or Treat Parade canceled for this year
Sep 09, 2020 by Rick Watts
COVID-19 has played a trick on Oskaloosa trick or treaters. The Main Street Trick or Treat Parade scheduled for Thursday, October 29 has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. In a statement, Oskaloosa Main Street said because of the many people who normally…
Oskaloosa motorcyclist dies in collision with a deer
Sep 08, 2020 by Rick Watts
A motorcyclist who struck a deer Monday night (9/7) east of Oskaloosa has died from his injuries. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department says 62-year-old Wilber Junior Glasgow was riding westbound on Highway 92 shortly after…
FEMA encouraging derecho victims to sign up for assistance
Sep 03, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY DAR DANIELSON Linn County was the first to be approved for individual federal disaster assistance after the derecho. FEMA spokesman John Mills says they’ve already been able to process several claims. “FEMA has already approved…
Poweshiek & Jasper Counties eligible for derecho relief
Sep 02, 2020 by Rick Watts
Poweshiek and Jasper County residents who sustained damage from last month’s windstorm are now eligible for assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Governor Kim Reynolds said in a news release Tuesday that FEMA now…
Iowa Democrats sue over absentee ballot rulings
Sep 01, 2020 by Rick Watts
Iowa Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday (8/31) seeking to overturn court rulings last week that invalidated thousands of absentee ballot requests. The Democratic Party, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee filed the…
This year's Tri-State Rodeo cancelled
Aug 31, 2020 by Rick Watts
Add the Tri-State Rodeo in Fort Madison to the list of events cancelled because of coronavirus concerns. According to a statement from rodeo officials, this is believed to be the safest and most responsible course…
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