The long road to Lacey begins

Oskaloosa Herald - Fri Nov 20

It was the first step on a long road ahead. On Wednesday night, a joint meeting between the Oskaloosa City Council, Mahaska County Board of Supervisors, Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation and the George Daily Trust was held.

Mathias pleads not guilty in vandal case

Ottumwa Courier - Fri Nov 20

Linda Theresa Mathias, the woman accused of systematically vandalizing a grave in Eddyville, has pleaded not guilty in the case.

Early Childhood Center plans could see change

Oskaloosa Herald - Thu Nov 19

Is a new building needed or not? As for now, this is the question for a partnership of Oskaloosa preschool and day care facilities.

Community improvement official progress praised

Oskaloosa Herald - Thu Nov 19

He's faced with a clean and green challenge. Oskaloosa Community Improvement Official Eric Dursky has only been working to help enforce city codes since July 20, but he's made some considerable headway.

Oskaloosa firm buys Vande Rose Farms

Des Moines Register - Wed Nov 18

An Oskaloosa company has purchased the Vande Rose Farms brand of pork and beef. Vande Rose Farms, which consists of three farms in Mahaska County, ships Duroc pork and Hereford beef to restaurants and retailers on the coasts and other areas.

Red Cross offers local classes

Daily Iowegian - Tue Nov 17

The American Red Cross First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen training course is available now for tattoo artists who need certification by Dec.

Share Iowa opens new Osky host site

Oskaloosa Herald - Mon Nov 16

This is good food for good people. With their hub on South Seventh Street in Oskaloosa, Share Iowa helps distribute reasonably priced food to families and individuals throughout the Midwest.

Give a em a boost

Oskaloosa Herald - Fri Nov 13

After a decade or so hiatus, Oskaloosa Schools will have a booster club once again.

Oskaloosa Police remind residents of snow ordinance

Oskaloosa Herald - Tue Nov 10

Although temperatures soared to the upper 60s this past weekend, snow is an unavoidable part of Oskaloosa's future.

Library encourages locals to write

Oskaloosa Herald - Fri Nov 06

No need to fear, "Let's Write" is here. The Oskaloosa Public Library is inviting Mahaska County residents to explore their creative writing potential through a four-month long excursion into the written word simply called, Let's Write.