New Fire House Missing a Couple Key Components
Jul 27, 2017
The Oskaloosa Fire Department finally got the new fire house they deserve. In the latest City Council meeting, Fire Chief Mark Neff expressed to the council that all of the staff was very pleased with…
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Community Impact Grant set to bring in Full Exhibit to Environmental Learning Center
Jul 26, 2017
Growing pains that once plagued the local conservation center will see a new resurrection. The Mahaska County Conservation Center recently quadrupled its program participation, in attempt to match that of Linn County. There soon came…
Home Base Iowa Builds Roots in Mahaska County
Jul 25, 2017
It was made official yesterday, Oskaloosa and Mahaska County have become a Home Base Iowa Community. This initiative was put forward by Governor Terry Branstad and Major General Tim Orr. “As a veteran, I think…
Single Digit Days left for Chain Retail Store in Oskaloosa
Jul 24, 2017
With the news of the Oskaloosa located JcPenney's closing in March, the last day open for business is quickly approaching. In just six days, the JcPenney's located at the Penn Central Mall will lock it's…
Time Left to Register Rental Properties is Dwindling
Jul 24, 2017
Under-maintained and decrepit homes in Oskaloosa are a nuisance. So in an effort to improve the overall look, appeal and living conditions the City of Oskaloosa put in place a Rental Housing Inspection Program. There…
Armed Family Member Enters Residence
Jul 21, 2017
An incident out of Jasper County involving three individuals occurred just south of Newton on Highway 74 headed to Reasnor on July 18. Henry Vanrees, 49, arrived at his father and sister’s residence, upset about…
Arrests in Theft Ring Lead to Charges
Jul 20, 2017
As part of an ongoing investigation into multiples thefts and burglaries within Mahaska County, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 1212 High Avenue West on July 6th. As a result of this…
Regional Airport Discussions are Subsiding After Withdrawal
Jul 19, 2017
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday morning. As always, the meeting opens with public comments. John Bandstra addressed the board with his concerns about the proposed regional airport and the…
Marion County Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation
Jul 17, 2017
In February 2017, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received information that a Twin Cedars Community High School (Bussey, IA) teacher was having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office initiated an…
Arrest Made in March Homicide
Jul 13, 2017
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest on July 13 regarding the homicide of Jose Luis C. Ramirez Berber on March 6, 2017. Ramirez Berber was discovered deceased inside his residence. This arrest…