LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA — You might have noticed a new sign around town. Erected on Monday, just across the street from City Hall, a digital speed limit sign was placed on a lamppost to remind drivers to…

Three students from the Tri-County-area will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times…

Three students from the Oskaloosa-area will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times…

A large number of area residents enjoy the use of the multi-use recreation trail. Now that spring is here, the use and enjoyment of the trail is only going to increase. The Oskaloosa Police Department…

A study session highlighted a busy night for the Oskaloosa City Council on Monday. The major topic of discussion was the Sheriff Avenue Improvement Options. This project has been on the minds of the council…

DES MOINES — Students from teacher Mrs. Braida’s fifth-grade class at Oskaloosa Elementary School toured the historic office of Secretary of State Paul Pate at the Iowa State Capitol Friday. “We just wrapped up our…

Oskaloosa residents continued a tradition of using their pennies to invest in the community and quality of life by passing the LOSST ballot measure May 3 with 61{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} voter approval. Revenue from the one-cent tax…

OSKALOOSA — Drinking and driving can have serious consequences, from facing thousands of dollars worth of fines, having a permanent mark on your record, to taking the life of another person while behind the wheel.…

OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa School Board held a somewhat routine meeting on Tuesday following a retirement reception for district staff members. The most heated part of the meeting was actually centered around something very commonly…

Middle school can be one of those awkward times in a students’ life. Finding ways to help a student move from child to adult can be a challenge. Oskaloosa Middle School has taken on a…