Nearly a dozen residents and groups from the Oskaloosa area received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held on October 27 in Ottumwa.…
Children at the Oskaloosa Elementary School got an opportunity to meet with a special guest on Thursday morning. Tyler Menninga is an Oskaloosa native who went through the Oskaloosa school system just a few years…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mahaska County is pleased to announce that Robbyn Duchow has been hired as Program Manager. She will start Monday, October 30th, at her office in the Mahaska YMCA. Duchow lives in Oskaloosa…
ALERT is when you first become aware of a threat. The sooner you understand that you’re in danger, the sooner you can save yourself. A speedy response is critical. Seconds count. LOCKDOWN might require you…
Craig Lang, a Poweshiek County dairy farmer who has served as president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Financial during one of its most-challenging eras, said today he will run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture in…
Late last week, three Muscatine residents were sentenced to over 8 years in prison. Danielle Graves, 35, Nathan Wagner, 36, and Charles Rhoades, 39, were sent to prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Graves and…
The Mahaska Health Partnership Executive Board and Leadership Team met Monday evening to discuss business as usual. As the reports rounded the table, Jacky Bresnahan, Director of Human Resources, informed the board of various hires…
An Albia High School Student was arrested and charged with Threat of Terrorism after a weekend incident. On Saturday, October 21st, the Albia Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff received reports of a threatening post…
BURR! It’s getting chillier out there. Help share the warmth with those in our community that need it! The 10th Annual Winter Coat Drive is taking place now until January 31st, 2018. Collection boxes for…
Although Oskaloosa, and much of the surrounding area received rain this weekend, over 80% of Mahaska County is still considered to be in a moderate drought, according to the online National Integrated Drought Information System.…