Legislature To Tackle Education, Water Quality
Jan 11, 2016
DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Legislature is expected to tackle K-12 education and water quality initiatives in the session that convenes Monday. The Democratic-controlled Senate and the Republican-led House have long been at odds…
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Rand Paul Highlights Eminent Domain in Oskaloosa Visit
Jan 08, 2016
Presidential candidate Rand Paul visited Smokey Row Coffee Shop in Oskaloosa Friday morning. After being introduced by Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland, Paul spoke to around 100 people, highlighted by discussion on eminent domain. Paul…
Local Option Sales Tax Informational Meeting Explains Process
Jan 08, 2016
The Mahaska County Farm Bureau sponsored an informational meeting on the process of the Local Option Sales Tax Thursday night at the ISU Extension office in Oskaloosa. Tim Johnson from the state Farm Bureau office…
Ex-Congressman Tom Latham Of Iowa Says He Has Form Of Cancer
Jan 07, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former U.S. Representative Tom Latham of Iowa says he has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. The former Republican congressman wrote on his public Facebook page Wednesday that he…
Town Square Dental Welcomes Dr. Lena Holz To Its Team
Jan 06, 2016
Town Square Dental Care, Oskaloosa, is proud to welcome Dr. Lena Holz to its team. A 2014 graduate of West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Dr. Holz recently moved to Iowa where her husband, Daniel, is…
Board Of Supervisors 01-05-2016
Jan 05, 2016
OSKALOOSA—The first action of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors meeting was to elect a new chairman. Following a moment of silence and approving the agenda, it was decided that Willie Van Weelden would take…
Oskaloosa City Council Begins 2016 With Brief Meeting
Jan 05, 2016
The Oskaloosa City Council met for a very brief meeting to start 2016 on Monday night. The night began with community comments, where Beth Danowsky, who is a leader of the efforts to support the…
Powerball Jackpot Expected To Grow To $400 Million Wednesday
Jan 04, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The next Powerball winner will have a chance to claim one of the game's 10 biggest prizes this week when the jackpot grows to roughly $400 million. Lottery officials say…
Another Trial Date Set For Iowa Man Accused Of Killing Son
Dec 31, 2015
(Information in the following story is from: The Hawk Eye, http://www.thehawkeye.com) BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A judge has granted another trial delay for a man accused of killing his 3-week-old son in southeast Iowa. The…
Pella Police Investigated A Burglary
Dec 30, 2015
On July 28th, Pella Police investigated a burglary at the Bos Landen Golf Club’s Pro Shop. In gaining entry to the building the burglar caused damage to an exterior door and frame, and once inside…