Dec 31, 2024 · OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska Chamber and Development Group celebrated 100 years as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of MCDG members filled the organization's second-floor offices at 222 First Ave. East to mark the occasion with refreshments and a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Dec 27, 2024 · OSKALOOSA — A Beacon woman is facing felony charges after police say she stole more than $350,000 from her employer over an 11-year period. Shelli Rae Teeter, 49, of Beacon, faces charges of first-degree theft and unauthorized use of a credit card.

Dec 31, 2024 · OSKALOOSA — Police arrested a man Monday afternoon after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and guns in the truck he was driving. Oskaloosa police stopped Gerald Knox, 57, of Bussey, in the 600 block of South Seventh Street just after 1 p.m. for not having current registration on the Ford F150 pickup he was driving, according to …

Dec 30, 2024 · There was barely a sigh of relief. “I’m glad,” said Mahaska County Emergency Managment Director Robert Elder. “We had volunteers in place, including the Mahaska Amateur Radio Club, a county supervisor, members of the Sheriff’s Posse and other volunteers.”

Nov 22, 2024 · OSKALOOSA — The much-anticipated Trio Entertainment Venue — which features three theater screens, a restaurant, pickleball and tennis courts and golf simulators — officially opened its doors Friday.

4 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has struggled answer questions at his Senate confirmation hearing about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled, poor and older Americans. Kennedy inaccurately claimed Medicaid is fully paid for by the f ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Compromise pending on Highway 63 construction. The Iowa Department of Transportation, Mahaska County and Oskaloosa and New Sharon officials are working out a compromise that would allow for local traffic on Highway 63 during the two years the road is slated for reconstruction.

25 YEARS AGO … Week of Jan. 6, 2000. NEW SHARON — According to family members, surgery went well when 17-month-old Alexis Long went into Iowa City Hospital to have a tumor removed from her brain.

Nov 9, 2024 · PELLA — The storybook final season for Pella Hall of Fame head coach Jay McKinstrey continues. McKinstrey’s third-ranked Dutch got a rematch against sixth-ranked Gilbert in Friday’s Class 4A state quarterfinals looking to avenge their lone loss from two weeks ago and they did just that as they were able to hold off the Tigers late to win 19-14 and secure their first trip to “The Dome ...

Nov 18, 2024 · PELLA — Addison Bandstra is the 2025 Tulip Queen, and will preside over next year’s Tulip Time and related activities. She is joined on the Royal Court by Claire Westerkamp, Ella Van Waardhuizen, Maggie Heinen and Lyndi Schulte.