Home Base Iowa Builds Roots in Mahaska County
Jul 25, 2017
It was made official yesterday, Oskaloosa and Mahaska County have become a Home Base Iowa Community. This initiative was put forward by Governor Terry Branstad and Major General Tim Orr. “As a veteran, I think…
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Albia, EBF Players Highlight South Central All-Conference Softball Teams
Jul 25, 2017
It was a banner year in the South Central Conference for softball, as two teams from the league played in state championship games. Those two teams, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in Class 2A and Albia in Class 3A,…
Single Digit Days left for Chain Retail Store in Oskaloosa
Jul 24, 2017
With the news of the Oskaloosa located JcPenney's closing in March, the last day open for business is quickly approaching. In just six days, the JcPenney's located at the Penn Central Mall will lock it's…
Time Left to Register Rental Properties is Dwindling
Jul 24, 2017
Under-maintained and decrepit homes in Oskaloosa are a nuisance. So in an effort to improve the overall look, appeal and living conditions the City of Oskaloosa put in place a Rental Housing Inspection Program. There…
Armed Family Member Enters Residence
Jul 21, 2017
An incident out of Jasper County involving three individuals occurred just south of Newton on Highway 74 headed to Reasnor on July 18. Henry Vanrees, 49, arrived at his father and sister’s residence, upset about…
Albia Looking for a State Championship Title
Jul 21, 2017
John Hirl, Announcer The Albia Lady Dees had been upsetting teams left and right in their postseason run so far. From Solon to Boyden Hull/Rock Valley, the Lady Dees have been doing the impossible. Their…
Oskaloosa and Sigourney To Play In Third Place Game
Jul 21, 2017
Connor Swim, Announcer After each dropping their semifinal games to tough opponents, the Indians and the Savages look to end their seasons on high notes by winning their respective 3rd place consolation games. In the first…
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Into the Class 2A State Softball Championship
Jul 21, 2017
The Rockets of EBF have been on a long journey this season. They have been ranked in the top ten in Class 2A all season long, and as high as #2. But as the season…
Montezuma Drops Final Consolation Game In Extra Innings
Jul 20, 2017
Connor Swim, Announcer The Montezuma Bravettes unfortunately had a rough run in the State Tournament. As their time in Fort Dodge comes to a close, they leave 0-3 after being run ruled in their first two…
Arrests in Theft Ring Lead to Charges
Jul 20, 2017
As part of an ongoing investigation into multiples thefts and burglaries within Mahaska County, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 1212 High Avenue West on July 6th. As a result of this…