Mahaska County Election Candidates Have Been Announced
Sep 26, 2017
* Indicates an incumbent. Barnes City Councilmember (elect 3) – Four Year Term ending 2021 *Gene Davis *Jeffrey Innis Beacon Mayor – Two Year Term Ending 2019 No Candidate Councilmember (elect 5) –…
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Mahaska Health Partnership CEO Takes Leave
Sep 21, 2017
The Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees announced that CEO Jay Christensen has taken an extended leave of absence effective Tuesday, September 19th. Board President David Langkamp stated it's business as usual at the hospital.…
Arrest Made In C-Store Burglaries
Sep 20, 2017
Amber Kelsey was taken into custody on Monday, September 18th shortly after 1 PM. Kelsey, 35, was arrested and charged with Burglary - Third Degree (Class D Felony). Kelsey is currently incarcerated in the Wapello…
A Glimpse Into Oskaloosa History
Sep 20, 2017
Driving through Oskaloosa Downtown square, you are immediately take back by the beautiful brick buildings and intricate detailing on the facades. The first resident of Oskaloosa was William Canfield in 1844. From there, a trading…
Fall Is The Perfect Time For Building A Monarch Habitat
Sep 19, 2017
Monarch butterflies are the staple of a beautiful creature. Spending an hour at the Logan Abandoned Mine Land (AML) south of Oskaloosa in Bussey, you are able to witness the pure grace of a Monarch…
Wells Retiring from Mahaska County Sheriff's Office
Sep 18, 2017
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session in the morning of September 18. Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem approached the board to request a change of payroll for Deputy Trevor Wells,…
Accident North of Ottumwa, Driver Deceased at Scene
Sep 14, 2017
Around 1 AM on the morning of September 14, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a single motor vehicle accident on Hwy 63 northeast of Ottumwa. Upon arrival Deputies located a…
Officer Blanchard Named OPD Officer of Year
Sep 14, 2017
The Oskaloosa Police Department is pleased to announce that Officer Brandon Blanchard has been selected as the Oskaloosa Police Department’s 2017 Officer of the Year. Officer Blanchard began his career with the Oskaloosa Police Department…
Jasper County Sheriff's Needing Public's Help
Sep 13, 2017
WANTED: ALEX MICHEAL SPANGENBURG, 24 years old This subject has multiple warrants for his arrest, including: HOMICIDE BY VEHICLE- OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, BURGLARY 1ST DEGREE, ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR MENTAL ILLNESSIf you have…
Mahaska County Sheriff's Still Looking for Wanted Suspect
Sep 12, 2017
Early in the morning on August 11th, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office responded to a call near Hickory Avenue, close to the intersection of 278th Street. The call was for a single vehicle that had…