Donations sought for Back to School Fair
Jul 22, 2020
The United Way of Mahaska County is accepting donations for its upcoming Back to School Fair. Mycah Hansen, the United Way’s community Impact coordinator, tells us where you can find a list of items to…
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Osky Mayor and Mahaska County Board at odds
Jul 21, 2020
Oskaloosa’s mayor is unhappy with the Mahaska County Board. At Monday’s Oskaloosa City Council meeting, Mayor David Krutzfeldt released an affidavit that would be filed in court asking Mahaska County to collect tax revenue to…
Osky City Council meets
Jul 20, 2020
Monday night (7/20), the Oskaloosa City Council will vote on two resolutions for a third phase of the city’s façade improvement project downtown. This would cover 1st Avenue West between Market Street and South 1st Street. One…
Ernst visits Sully
Jul 17, 2020
Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst visited Sully Friday morning (7/17) as part of her annual 99 County tour. Ernst visited the Sully Locker and Market to meet owners Rick and Cheryl Nikkel, who recently bought…
United Way Back to School Fair coming
Jul 17, 2020
It may sound a little early for the words “Back to School”, but the United Way of Mahaska County is thinking about the new school year. Their annual back to school fair will be on…
Ottumwa traffic note
Jul 16, 2020
Here's a traffic note for Ottumwa, eastbound traffic on Richmond Avenue at the intersection of Webster Street will be temporarily closed...possibly starting Thursday (7/16). This is to allow for a sewer system repair. Richmond Avenue…
Tuesday coronavirus update
Jul 15, 2020
There’s been an increase in the number of Iowans hospitalized with coronavirus. The Iowa Department of Public Health says as of Tuesday (7/14), 186 people were hospitalized with COVID-19---that’s nine more than Monday. And another…
Rose Hill man wins $25,000 Iowa Lottery prize
Jul 15, 2020
A man from Rose Hill has won a $25,000 prize in the Iowa Lottery. Otto Samuels of Rose Hill won the ninth of 18 top prizes in the Iowa Lottery’s “Cash Spectacular” InstaPlay game. Samuels bought…
Osky softball on hold due to COVID-19 concern
Jul 14, 2020
Oskaloosa’s softball season is now on hold. Osky Activities Director Ryan Parker released a statement Monday afternoon (7/13) saying that “all softball related activities are paused due to possible COVID-19 exposure.” The school is awaiting…
Ottumwa 1st grader wins prize for invention
Jul 13, 2020
There’s a sharp young inventor in Ottumwa who finished first in his grade at the National Invention Convention. Charles Smith, a student at Eisenhower Elementary in Ottuwma, earned the award for his invention that he…