Statewide Tornado Drill This Morning
Mar 27, 2024
DES MOINES -- The state of Iowa will be conducting a statewide tornado drill this morning at 10am. The National Weather Service encourages Iowans to take this time to ensure they are prepared for the…
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Oskaloosa Schools Unveils an Entrepreneurship Initiative Called Spirit Cafe
Mar 26, 2024
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Schools is set to launch its new Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe, an initiative aimed at providing vocational opportunities and promoting inclusivity within the community. Slated to open its doors in the…
Incident Involving Wal-Mart Semi Results in over $85,000 in Damages
Mar 25, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- A Saturday morning traffic incident in Oskaloosa involving a Wal-Mart semi truck resulted in over $85,000 of estimated damages. The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office reports that on Saturday, March 23rd, at approximately 6:50am,…
Mahaska County Farm Bureau Hosts "Breakfast Battle"
Mar 22, 2024
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Farm Bureau hosted their Breakfast Battle at the Oskaloosa Fareway yesterday in honor of Ag Week. The event featured a grocery store race between 4 teams that were represented…
Mahaska County Extension to Host "Color in Your Garden for Every Season" Presentation
Mar 21, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Do you enjoy seeing color in your garden throughout the gardening season? A presentation from Mahaska County Master Gardener Lois Harris on Tuesday April 16 at 6:30 pm will help you how. Lois…
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care receives accessible van
Mar 20, 2024
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (March 19, 2024) — As part of Care Initiatives’ commitment to improving the health and quality of life for Iowans, the state’s largest non-profit operator of skilled nursing facilities has invested…
Mahaska County, Musco, MCG Enter Contract for County-Wide Rural Broadband Services
Mar 19, 2024
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met yesterday morning and discussed a contract with Musco Lighting and MCG for county-wide rural broadband services using ARPA funds. The Board said that this contract…
William Penn University Hosting Inaugural Worldview Forum on Wednesday
Mar 18, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University is creating a forum for our community to exchange information about important social concerns of today. The inaugural Worldview Forum will be a discussion between industry and educational professionals on…
Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Course Offered March 27
Mar 15, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Iowa State University and Outreach Mahaska County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The program provided by the…
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline for Oskaloosa Special Election is Monday
Mar 14, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Contact the Auditor’s Office for availability of absentee ballots or to request an absentee ballot be mailed for the Oskaloosa Ward 4 Special Election. To obtain an absentee ballot request form, please go…