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Four Oskaloosa Employees Recognized At City Council

A special acknowledgement presentation occurred during the Monday, December 4th, City Council meeting. Spearheaded by Mayor David Krutzfeldt, four Oskaloosa employees were recognized for their dedication to the city and community. “We talk about longevity…
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City Preparations for Winter Weather

Winter weather will happen – ready or not – and it’s never too early to remind everyone “Ice and Snow…..Take it Slow.” The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds citizens when winter weather conditions become severe with…
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Officer Killed Four Decades Ago Honored Near Prairie City

An Iowa police officer killed in the line of duty 40 years ago was honored Sunday. Family, friends and fellow officers gathered near Prairie City at a Highway 163 bridge which is now named for…
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Navy Posthumously Awards Iowan Silver Star Medal for Valor at Pearl Harbor

The Navy recently authorized the posthumous award of a combat medal to a Sailor who was present at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack of Dec. 7, 1941, officials announced Monday, December 4th. Secretary of…
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Oskaloosa MidAmerican Location Closing

 To introduce its new customer service kiosk, MidAmerican Energy Company is hosting a meet and greet in Penn Central Mall on Friday, December 8, from 10 AM. to 12 PM Smokey Row coffee will be served…
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Reported Burglary at Fremont Elementary, Individual Remains At Large

According to a Mahaska County Sheriff's press release, a representative from the Fremont Elementary School contacted the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office on report of a burglary. The burglary occurred at the school the night prior…
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Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Against Toddler

A rural Mahaska County man was recently arrested on sexual abuse warrant. On November 8th, 2017, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office received the complaint of a possible sexual abuse of a three and a half-year-old…
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Main Awarded The Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant

An Oskaloosa project has been selected as one of only 14 across the state to receive funding through the prestigious Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant. Jennifer Main, a local business and property owner, plans to…
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Reopened Cold Case Leads to Arrest

The recent reopening of a cold case in southeast Iowa has resulted in an arrest. Iowa DCI agent Ryan Kedley says 52-year-old Michael Syperda is now accused of killing Elizabeth Syperda, who was 22-years-old when…
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Black Bear Killed on I-80 Likely Same From Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties

Photo previously taken on July 12, 2017. The same black bear that was seen in Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties within the last few months is suspected to be dead. Officials say that the black bear…
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