Current Highway Traffic Situation Causes Headaches, Changes Could Be on Horizon
Sep 29, 2017
The Iowa Department of Transportation in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration recently conducted an in-depth assessment of a portion of land north-northwest of Oskaloosa. The plan: building a bypass that converges north and south…
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Construction Slated to Begin on Old Highway 102
Sep 28, 2017
Beginning at 7:30 AM next Monday October 2nd, Mahaska County will be doing pavement repair, widening and overlaying Old Hwy 102/G-5T. The project will begin north of the South Skunk bridge, south of 155th street and…
FSA Announces Disaster Area in 38 Counties
Sep 28, 2017
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Steven J. Peterson today announced that physical loss loans are available for 10 counties in Iowa, due to four separate disaster events. Farm operators…
Three to be Inducted into William Penn University Athletics Hall of Fame
Sep 27, 2017
This Saturday, during halftime of the Statesmen football game against Avila, three new members will be inducted into the William Penn University Athletics Hall of Fame. BG Campbell (Class of 1975) was described by teammates…
Oskaloosa Volleyball Picks Up Sweep Over Norwalk
Sep 27, 2017
Oskaloosa had a rough time getting going in conference play this season, but the netters have responded with two confidence building wins heading into the stretch run before the playoffs. Osky won by scores of…
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) –…
Several Area Schools In Good Playoff Position at Midway Point of Football Season
Sep 25, 2017
Five weeks of high school football are in the books and we are starting to learn who the contenders are in every district in the state. For our listening area, there are several teams who…
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…