LOCAL NEWS

Oskaloosa Police Arrest Man On Numerous Theft and Burglary Charges

In the early morning hours of Sunday, November 5th, the Oskaloosa Police Department received a complaint of a male breaking into vehicles in the 500 block of High Ave West. Officers conducted an investigation into…
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Northern Mahaska Specialty Care Receives Top National Rating

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa received a rating of 4 out 5 in the U.S. News & World Report 2017-18 Nursing Home Finder report released last month. The report uses existing federal nursing home…
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A Fourth Public Hearing for the Northwest Oskaloosa Bypass Is Held

The Iowa Department of Transportation held two part hearing for the public on the night of Thursday, November 2. The open forum began activities at 6 PM where the public was welcomed to view copies…
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US Congressman Honors Local Fire Department's Volunteer Effort

The New Sharon Fire & Rescue and the Oskaloosa Fire Department were honored in the US House of Representatives by Representative of the 2nd Congressional District, Dave Loebsack. Loebsack had entered his praise into Congressional…
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Mahaska County Sheriff's Welcomes New Deputy

The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office happily announces the hiring of David J. Wilke as their newest Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Wilke will be filling the position created by the retirement of Trevor Wells. Deputy Wilke has…
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Mahaska County Sheriff's Arrest Man for Three Counts Sexual Abuse

Near the end of September, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office receive a complain that a 7-year-old female may have been sexually assaulted at a rural Mahaska County residence. The complaint was that there may have…
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Reports of "Grandparent" Phone Scam in Oskaloosa

Following a series of recent complaints and reports of criminals targeting older Iowans by telephone and stealing thousands of dollars, the Oskaloosa Police Department would like to warn residents about an apparent resurgence of the…
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National Veterans Small Business Week Wrapping Up

With Veterans Day approaching, new efforts are being made to encourage those who served -- and their families -- to pursue their dreams for opening or expanding small businesses. Darcella Craven is director the Veterans…
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Iowa Artists Gathering In Oskaloosa On November 18

The Iowa Arts Council's newest Iowa Artist Fellows will gather in Oskaloosa this month to display and discuss their work with local artists and arts supporters as part of the 2017-2018 Meet the Artist series. Musician River Breitbach of Dubuque, community-art specialist Jennifer Drinkwater of Ames, filmmaker Jack Meggers…
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Knoxville Man Sentenced On Enticement Charges, Awaiting Trial For Sexual Abuse

Twenty-one year old, Alex Trent VanderVeer, of Knoxville, Iowa, was sentenced to 136 months in prison on October 20, 2017 for enticement and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in illicit sexual activities. VanderVeer…
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