Mahaska County Sheriff's Welcomes New Deputy
Nov 03, 2017
The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office happily announces the hiring of David J. Wilke as their newest Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Wilke will be filling the position created by the retirement of Trevor Wells. Deputy Wilke has…
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MAHASKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S ARREST MAN FOR THREE COUNTS SEXUAL ABUSE
Nov 03, 2017
Near the end of September, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office receive a complain that a 7-year-old female may have been sexually assaulted at a rural Mahaska County residence. The complaint was that there may have…
Reports of "Grandparent" Phone Scam in Oskaloosa
Nov 03, 2017
Following a series of recent complaints and reports of criminals targeting older Iowans by telephone and stealing thousands of dollars, the Oskaloosa Police Department would like to warn residents about an apparent resurgence of the…
National Veterans Small Business Week Wrapping Up
Nov 02, 2017
With Veterans Day approaching, new efforts are being made to encourage those who served -- and their families -- to pursue their dreams for opening or expanding small businesses. Darcella Craven is director the Veterans…
Iowa Artists Gathering In Oskaloosa On November 18
Nov 01, 2017
The Iowa Arts Council's newest Iowa Artist Fellows will gather in Oskaloosa this month to display and discuss their work with local artists and arts supporters as part of the 2017-2018 Meet the Artist series. Musician River Breitbach of Dubuque, community-art specialist Jennifer Drinkwater of Ames, filmmaker Jack Meggers…
Food Bank of Southern Iowa Slated to Merge with Food Bank of Iowa
Nov 01, 2017
The Food Bank of Iowa based in Des Moines announced a merger Monday with the Food Bank of Southern Iowa that's based in Ottumwa. Spokesman Danny Akright says its southern Iowa counterpart has served as…
Local Hot Spot Recognized as 'Outstanding Attraction'
Oct 30, 2017
The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa presented 27 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry at a ceremony last night in Sioux City during the 2017 Iowa Tourism Conference. “The Iowa…
Wind Project XI Slated to Begin in Poweshiek County
Oct 30, 2017
MidAmerican Energy Company plans to build a new wind farm in Poweshiek County. This is the third site in Iowa selected for construction as part of the Wind XI project. MidAmerican Energy has begun construction…
Drug Take Back in Mahaska County Weighs In
Oct 30, 2017
The Oskaloosa Police Department in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Mahaska County Sheriff's Office hosted the county installment of the state, and nationwide, Drug Take Back Day. Held at the Mahaska Drug location…
Young Adult Arrested for Robbery
Oct 28, 2017
Shortly after midnight on Friday the Wapello County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from the BP Gas Station in Agency on reports of a robbery. Deputies respond to the area and located a subject…