Megan VandeVoort Honored with Golden Apple Award
Sep 14, 2023
By Sam Parsons A teacher at Oskaloosa Elementary School was honored by WHO-13 yesterday for her outstanding performance as a teacher in Iowa. Megan VandeVoort has been at Oskaloosa Elementary for 14 years, and she…
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2024 Tulip Queen and Royal Court Nominations Are Open
Sep 13, 2023
PELLA -- Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Tulip Time Royal Court. Nomination ballots must be submitted by 4:30pm on Tuesday, September 26. Nominees must: be a high school senior girl be 17 years…
Standoff in Spring Creek Village Results in Arrest
Sep 12, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- An armed standoff in Spring Creek Village yesterday that lasted several hours came to an end with authorities peacefully apprehending one man. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 9:58 a.m., the Oskaloosa Police…
57th Annual Fall Festival at Nelson Pioneer Farm This Weekend
Sep 11, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Nelson Pioneer Farm is hosting its 57th annual Fall Festival this Saturday (9/16). It's a celebration of pioneer living and a fun-filled community event for all ages. Enjoy games, crafts, petting zoo,…
Dr. Tim Foster Named Fellow for the National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship
Sep 08, 2023
OSKALOOSA — The National Book Foundation has named Oskaloosa High School Spanish teacher Dr. Tim Foster one of eight members of the inaugural cohort selected for the NBF Teacher Fellowship. The NBF Teacher Fellowship is a…
Open Burning Ban in Mahaska County Now in Effect
Sep 08, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- An open burning ban has taken effect in Mahaska County as of this morning. The office of the Iowa State Fire Marshal says they received a request from Oskaloosa Fire Chief Scott Vaughan…
Road Closure on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa Scheduled for September 18
Sep 07, 2023
CHARITON -- If you are driving on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa on Monday, Sept. 18, you will need to be aware of a hot-mix asphalt patching project that may slow down your trip. Construction crews…
Pella City Council Approves Ambulance Agreement with Surrounding Townships
Sep 06, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met last night and formally approved a 28E agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services with surrounding townships. The agreement includes Lake Prairie and Summit Townships in Marion…
City of Ottumwa Primary Candidates Set for October 10, 2023
Sep 05, 2023
OTTUMWA -- There will be a primary election to determine the final candidates for City Council race in this fall’s City election. Two Council seats will become open this fall. Current Council Members Russ Hull…
Oskaloosa Main Street Tabs New Director
Sep 01, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to announce Angella Foster as the new Program Director. She will begin her position working in the Oskaloosa Main Street district on September 18. Angella joins Oskaloosa Main…