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Chamber Scholarship Applications Available Through April 1
Mar 30, 2026 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…
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Oskaloosa Schools Condemn Racial Slur Incident
Mar 27, 2026 by Sam Parsons
Below is a press release from the Oskaloosa Community School District in response to an incident that occurred on Wednesday at the Lacey Recreation Complex. OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Community School District is aware…
39th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade: Call for Vendor Applicants
Mar 26, 2026 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street announced that preparations are underway for the 39th annual Sweet Corn Serenade. This beloved community event has become a summer tradition for residents and visitors alike. This year’s event will…
Oskaloosa Police Investigating Church Burglaries
Mar 25, 2026 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA – The Oskaloosa Police Department is currently investigating several burglaries that have taken place at churches in the Oskaloosa community. In a statement released on social media, the Oskaloosa Police Department asked churches, nearby…
Knoxville Man Dies in Marion County Motorcycle Accident
Mar 24, 2026 by Sam Parsons
MARION COUNTY – A motorcycle accident in rural Marion County over the weekend claimed the life of a Knoxville man. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday night, at around 7:14pm, law enforcement…
Missing Jefferson County Woman Found Dead
Mar 23, 2026 by Sam Parsons
VEDIC CITY – Authorities in Jefferson County have found the body of a missing Vedic City woman. 75-year-old Mary Anne Falk was reported missing on Friday, March 6, in the area of Vedic City. The…
Des Moines Man Arrested for Vehicle Thefts in Melcher-Dallas
Mar 20, 2026 by Sam Parsons
MELCHER-DALLAS – An arrest was made this week in Marion County in response to multiple vehicle thefts that were reported in the area. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, they first received reports of…
Oskaloosa Man Arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault, Drugs, Weapons Charges
Mar 19, 2026 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa man was arrested this week and now faces multiple felony charges for domestic abuse assault in addition to possession of illegal drugs and weapons. According to court documents, officers with the…
Oskaloosa Police Chief Completes FBI-LEEDA Five Star Chief Executive Institute
Mar 18, 2026 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Police Department is proud to announce that Chief Benjamin Boeke has successfully completed the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Five Star Chief Executive Institute, one of the most advanced executive…
Oskaloosa City Council Approves Resolutions for Development Agreement, 1st Ave West Improvements
Mar 17, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and held a public hearing for a development agreement between the city and Oskaloosa Multifamily, LLC. Per the agreement, Oskaloosa Multifamily LLC…
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