Mahaska County Community Foundation Wraps up 2023 Grant Cycle
May 22, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce that the 2023 grant cycle has concluded, with just over $110,000 awarded for projects within Mahaska County. The checks have been distributed to…
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OHS Students Raising Funds for Trip to Debate Nationals
May 19, 2023
By Sam Parsons Two Oskaloosa High School students have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, and are asking the community for help in raising funds for the trip. OHS seniors…
Old Hwy 163 Closed Starting Today
May 18, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Starting today (5/18), Old Highway 163 in Mahaska County will be closed for a repaving project. The road will be closed until it is completely repaved, with the estimated completion date of mid-June.…
Pella City Council Approves Pay Increases for Volunteer Firefighters
May 17, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met last night and changed the city’s volunteer firefighter compensation plan. After discussing the possibility of pay increases at their previous council meeting, the council voted to increase…
Oskaloosa City Council Discusses 3-Lane Conversion Data, Vacant Buildings
May 16, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met last night and received a presentation on the status of the city’s 3-lane conversion on A Avenue and Market Street, as well as the traffic signal installation…
Mahaska County Board of Supervisors: "We are not a party" to Oskaloosa Annexation
May 15, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met this morning and once again discussed the city of Oskaloosa’s possible annexation of land near Leighton for the purpose of building a new airport. The…
Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held this Saturday
May 15, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale Saturday May 20, 2023. It will be held 8 – 11 am at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office auditorium. They…
Central Commencement Moves into P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium
May 12, 2023
PELLA -- Central College has moved the Commencement ceremony to the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. "Due to the uncertainty of Saturday's weather, we have decided…
Kirkville Man Arrested for Sex Abuse, Incest
May 11, 2023
KIRKVILLE -- The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Kirkville man on charges of sex abuse and incest. In February 2023, The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received information pertaining to an alleged sexual abuse…
Oskaloosa School Board Moves Forward with Baseball Field Improvements
May 10, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board met last night and received a presentation from their Homeschool Assistance Program (HSAP). The district has supported its HSAP since 2017 and 136 students were enrolled in…