Deadline for City of Oskaloosa Community Survey is Tomorrow
Dec 30, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The City of Oskaloosa is conducting a Community Survey to gather valuable insight from our residents. Your feedback will help city leaders understand what matters most to you and make informed decisions about…
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8-Year-Old Child Dies After Falling Through Ice While Fishing in Appanoose County
Dec 24, 2025
MORAVIA – An 8-year-old child died after falling through the ice while fishing on a farm pond in Appanoose County this week. According to the Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office, at around 5:03pm on Monday evening,…
Musco Lighting Named Partner of 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America
Dec 24, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Going into the holiday season, Musco Lighting announced a new partnership with the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA). The 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will take place May 1-9, 2026, leaving from Sonoma,…
Fairfield Man Faces Multiple Charges after Rollover Accident
Dec 23, 2025
FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested after being involved in a rollover accident in which authorities say he was driving under the influence. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, December 18,…
8-year-old Injured in Pedestrian Accident in Knoxville
Dec 22, 2025
KNOXVILLE – A pedestrian accident in Knoxville on Friday resulted in injuries to an 8-year-old child, but no criminal charges. According to the Knoxville Police Department, the accident was reported on Friday afternoon at around…
Oskaloosa Schools Approves New Finance Director
Dec 19, 2025
OSKALOOSA --The Oskaloosa Community School District announced the hiring of Shayla Van Wyk as the new Financial Director. Van Wyk was approved on a 6-0 vote by the school board. A lifelong Oskaloosa resident and…
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Receives $3.5 Million Grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust
Dec 18, 2025
KNOXVILLE, IA – Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) is excited to announce it has received a $3.5 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to purchase a TrueBeam linear accelerator, a…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Ruffin Tchakounte to the Inpatient Care Team
Dec 18, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Ruffin Tchakounte, DO, to the Inpatient care team. Dr. Tchakounte is a Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine with experience caring for patients across inpatient, outpatient, and critical…
Oskaloosa Awarded State-Backed Grant to Strengthen Small Businesses and Startups
Dec 17, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber and Development Group has been selected as one of three communities to receive funding through the Iowa Rural Development Council’s Rural Business Initiative (RBI) grant program, with support approved this…
Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day
Dec 17, 2025
DES MOINES – What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest! More than 40 parks are hosting either a guided group hike…