Oskaloosa is one step closer to a new recreation complex
Jan 08, 2019
An early childhood and recreation complex for Oskaloosa is a step closer. Monday night (1/7), the Oskaloosa City Council passed on second reading a 28E agreement with the Oskaloosa Community School District to build the…
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Talks on government shutdown continue on Sunday
Jan 07, 2019
White House officials and congressional aides are returning Sunday to talks on how to get the government reopened, though they wrapped up the first round of weekend talks without a breakthrough. President Donald Trump tweeted:…
Kid Rock stirs more controversy with planned bar sign in Nashville
Jan 07, 2019
Singer Kid Rock has hit another sour note with some in Nashville, this time over a large sign planned for his recently opened bar. News outlets report the 20-foot-tall (6-meter-tall) neon sign will feature a…
One man dead after a kayaking accident on Saturday
Jan 07, 2019
One man died and another was injured in a kayaking accident Saturday (1/5) near the Red Rock Dam. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says 61-year-old Timothy Chicoine of Des Moines and 56-year-old Kevin Beatty of…
Oskaloosa City Council meeting today for a study session
Jan 07, 2019
The Oskaloosa City Council will start working on its budget for fiscal year 2020 tonight (1/7). The Council will hold a study session this afternoon at 4:30 to go over funding requests from various groups. …
CHRIS JANSON’S GUITAR WAS STOLEN, AND HE NEEDS HELP
Jan 04, 2019
Chris Janson is calling on his fans to ask for help in recovering a precious guitar that has been stolen from him. The "Drunk Girl" singer turned to Facebook on Thursday (Jan. 3) to post…
Thrift store sells vintage items to help animals in need
Jan 04, 2019
A Heartland thrift store is now open to help animals in need. Patty’s Animal Thrift Store recently opened in Fairfield. “It was started in honor of my dear friend Patty Miller who passed away in…
A former Osky cop gets April trial date
Jan 04, 2019
A former Oskaloosa police officer charged with domestic abuse will face jury later this spring. Janay Pritchett faces three misdemeanor counts, including Display or Use of a Weapon. On Thursday, a judge set Pritchett's trial…
Union sues GM, says laid-off workers should replace temps
Jan 04, 2019
The United Auto Workers union is accusing General Motors of violating a national contract by using temporary workers instead of employing full-timers who were laid off from its factories. The union filed a federal lawsuit…
TOBY KEITH TO PERFORM AT OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR’S INAUGURATION
Jan 03, 2019
Toby Keith is kicking off a new year with a performance in his home state. The country star — an Oklahoma native — will be on hand to sing at the inauguration of the newly elected Oklahoma…