Osky City Council Negotiates Site Plan With Fellowship Bible Church
May 04, 2016
The Oskaloosa City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, but a study session stole the headlines. The study session involved a discussion on a proposed site plan for a 6,156 square foot…
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Osky Passes, County Votes Against Local Option Sales Tax
May 04, 2016
Mahaska County went to the polls on Tuesday regarding a number of issues, but none more visible than the renewal of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The vote was a major topic of discussion…
Mahaska County Supervisors Talk Roads, Memorial Day
May 04, 2016
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met for a very brief meeting Monday morning. The main topic of the day turned out to be the secondary roads budget. Dave Shanahan with Mahaska County Secondary Roads…
Branstad, Democrats Criticize Each Other On Water Quality
May 03, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad and Democratic lawmakers are blaming each other for failing to pass legislation on water quality initiatives. The Republican governor said Monday he's disappointed the Democratic-controlled Senate didn't…
Iowa Lawmakers Put Aside Philosophical Differences On Budget
May 02, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa lawmakers put aside philosophical differences to adjourn the legislative session Friday, because at one point their disagreements on the multi-billion dollar state budget came down to less than $15…
Oskaloosa Mowing Season Code Requirements
Apr 29, 2016
With mowing season beginning, Oskaloosa residents are asked to avoid blowing grass clippings on the street. Grass clippings and other yard wastes deposited on the roadway can plug the storm drains and create a blockage…
Clinic To Close
Apr 28, 2016
OSKALOOSA — After providing basic medical services in Oskaloosa since 1994, advisory board members of the Oskaloosa Free Clinic announced that Tuesday, May 3, would be the free clinic’s last day. “It’s really brought out…
Oskaloosa School Board Passes Technology Proposal
Apr 27, 2016
Oskaloosa School Board members listened and asked numerous questions of school technology director Shari Barnhart Tuesday night. Following about 70 minutes of questions and answers, the board approved a proposal for the 1 to 1…
Applebee's In Ottumwa Robbed, No Arrests Made
Apr 26, 2016
On Sunday April 24, 2016, at approximately 12:26 a.m., the Ottumwa Police Department responded to Applebee’s, 1303 Vaughn Drive, Ottumwa, on a report that a Robbery had just occurred. Preliminary investigation identified that Colrita Hem,…
Plots Still Available at Community Garden Sites in Oskaloosa
Apr 22, 2016
Community gardening is on the rise in Oskaloosa! In 2016 there is an additional garden as well as additional plots at the community gardens in Oskaloosa. One place interested gardeners can find information about the…