Oskaloosa School Board accepts Jenkins' resignation
Jun 24, 2021
The Oskaloosa School Board accepted the resignation of high school football head coach Jake Jenkins at Wednesday night’s (6/23) special board meeting. The vote was 5-2 in favor, with Charlie Comfort and Amanda McGraw voting…
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Benefit concert for Xavior Harrelson reward fund
Jun 23, 2021
There’s going to be a benefit concert to raise money for the Xavior Harrelson reward fund. He’s the 11-year-old Montezuma boy who disappeared last month. The benefit concert will be held Tuesday, June 29 from…
Iowa judge blocks mandatory waiting period for abortion
Jun 23, 2021
An Iowa judge blocked a state law that would have imposed a 24-hour waiting period before women could get abortions, likely setting up a legal battle before the state Supreme Court. Judge Mitchell Turner ruled…
Body found in rural Mahaska County house fire
Jun 22, 2021
When Oskaloosa firefighters responded to a house fire Monday (6/21), they found a dead body inside. Fire crews were called to 3046 Newland Way in rural Mahaska County around 9:50am about a house fire. When…
Tornado touches down near Pella
Jun 21, 2021
A tornado touched down outside Pella Sunday night (6/20), damaging a farm. The National Weather Service says spotters confirmed the tornado two miles west northwest of Pella around 6:45pm. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office tells…
Coronavirus update
Jun 18, 2021
A Mahaska County resident is one of six Iowans reported to have died from coronavirus Thursday (6/17). This brings the state’s death total from the pandemic to 6109. There were also 74 new positive tests…
Test Iowa sites to close in July
Jun 17, 2021
The state of Iowa is ending its coronavirus testing program next month saying demand has fallen for testing at the state-funded drive-thru and clinic sites. “Demand for testing is at its lowest levels in more…
Polk County offering vaccine lottery with thousands of dollars in prizes
Jun 16, 2021
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR The Board of Supervisors in the state’s most heavily populated county has approved a lottery with thousands of dollars in prizes to try and lure more residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.…
Many activities in Oskaloosa this Weekend
Jun 11, 2021
Oskaloosa will be a busy place this weekend. Friday night (6/11), there’s Friday After 5 with the bands 9:53 and Journey’s End performing from 5 until 9. On Saturday (6/12), there’s Art on the Square…
Osky Superintendent Wright gets contract extension
Jun 09, 2021
Oskaloosa School Superintendent Paula Wright has received a one year contract extension. The Oskaloosa School Board voted Tuesday (6/8) to extend her contract through the 2023-24 school year. Wright will receive an annual salary of…