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Monday was declared "Kevin Mitrisin Day" at the Oskaloosa Hy-Vee.  For 28 years, Kevin worked at the Osky Hy-Vee without missing a single day of work.  He will be remembered fondly, having sent each customer…

The second installment of  the Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group's "Friday After Five" brought a crowd to the city square in Oskaloosa this past Friday night.  Iowa favorites, the Nadas, played to young and old…

D.J. Fontana, the drummer who helped create Elvis Presley's early, rockabilly sound and who played with him throughout the 1950s on hits like "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Hound Dog," has died.  Fontana died on Wednesday  at…

In an Order entered by the Mahaska County District Court on June 13, the Court granted Summary Judgement against Mahaska County and ruled that the Plaintiffs, The City of Pella and the City of Oskaloosa,…

Danny Kirwan, the guitarist who joined Fleetwood Mac at age 18 and played on five of the band's albums, died Friday in London at age 68. Kirwan was born on May 13, 1950 and joined…

The votes were canvased on Monday afternoon for the primary election in the Mahaska County Supervisor's race. Here are the results: Republican Primary Steve Wanders 1170 Steve Parker 1113 Paul De Geest 1112 Henry Van…

By Deadline Hollywood Bob Marley is the subject of a new biopic being developed by his son Ziggy Marley, in association with Paramount Pictures, Deadline reported. While no details have been revealed, it’s likely that the film will…

Unofficial Results: 11 of 11 precincts reporting   Republican Party   U.S. Rep. Dist. 2 Votes Christopher Peters  1444 Governor Kim Reynolds  1992 Secretary of State Paul D. Pate  1786 Auditor of State Mary Mosiman…

By John Hirl The Oskaloosa Softball Team put on an impressive showing at the Osky Classic Softball Tournament, going 3-0 on Saturday. Inclement weather delayed and threatened to cancel the tourney, but the Lacey Recreation…

Art on the Square is one of Iowa's longest running and most successful art shows. Oskaloosa's historic downtown provides the atmosphere for as many as 70 exhibitors and thousands of spectators.   In celebration of 50…