What’s old is new again. A new generation of movie-goers has discovered the thrill of seeing a movie under the stars – something their parents or grandparents enjoyed a long time ago.
OSKALOOSA — William Penn University and Indian Hills Community College waded into Green Iowa AmeriCorps summer positions and will be working with the City of Oskaloosa Public Works Department, the Mahaska County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), and William Penn University (WPU) d…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced an update on the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill.
OSKALOOSA — Fireworks will light up the Oskaloosa sky on Thursday, July 4.
AMES, Iowa – Although the title has changed, the farmer still comes first for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program.
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PELLA — The South Central Regional Airport Association approved a resolution to purchase land from the owners of what was referred to as the Vos property Friday.
OSKALOOSA — On June 5, 2019, William Leonard, son of Jamie and Susan Leonard of Oskaloosa, earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award.
IOWA — Traditionally, the Fourth of July weekend is the busiest period on Iowa waters.
OSKALOOSA — PFC Ryan Mabee, age 19, of Oskaloosa, recently completed his basic combat training and his advanced individual training, earning his respective unit patch at the Iowa Army National Guard's June patching ceremony.
OTTUMWA — The Iowa Department of Public Health has awarded Indian Hills Community College a grant that will allow the college to provide economic support for female pregnant and parenting students.
IOWA — The harsh winter and wet spring have caused many challenges for Iowa’s farmers.
CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2019 semester.
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MAHASKA COUNTY — Four kayakers are safe after an early-morning kayaking accident.
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OSKALOOSA— Going to college can be tough. But going to college and being a student-athlete can be really tough. The Oskaloosa Indians have quite a few former student-athletes. The Herald catches up with Bennett Spry and Blake Van Veldhuizen.
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OSKALOOSA — The third round of sculptures in the Oskaloosa Sculpture Tour have been placed.
OMAHA, Neb. — As part of the FBI’s commitment to attract highly skilled and diverse talent, the FBI Omaha Field Office will host a Diversity Agent Recruitment (DAR) event on July 23, 2019, from 5–8 p.m.
LAKE RED ROCK — There's always something happening at Lake Red Rock.
DES MOINES – Reps. Holly Brink (R-Oskaloosa) and Dustin Hite (R-New Sharon) released information on a few notable bills that were passed during the legislative session which go into effect on July 1, 2019.
MAHASKA COUNTY — The University of Iowa has awarded grants to ten agricultural youth groups around Iowa to help fund initiatives that educate people and their communities about farm safety and health.
OSCEOLA — Osceola Mayor Thomas Kedley is stepping down from Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race.
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OSKALOOSA — Charges against a man accused of severely injuring an infant have been upgraded to murder after the infant died Friday.
SIOUX CITY — Morningside College recently conferred 134 Master of Arts in Teaching degrees and 21 Master of Science in Nursing degrees during its graduate commencement.
MAHASKA COUNTY — The Mahaska County YMCA After School Program has achieved a level 4 Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) rating from the Iowa Department of Human Services.
OSKALOOSA — A new general manager of water and sewer has been selected by the Oskaloosa Municipal Water Board of Trustees.
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This historical article is courtesy Mahaska County Historical Society President John Jacobs
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MAHASKA COUNTY — Short-term 28E agreements between the Mahaska County Sheriff's office and incorporated towns within Mahaska County were approved at Monday's Board of Supervisors meeting.
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OSKALOOSA — To say that the Oskaloosa High School shooting team is on target as one of the top shooting teams in the state would be an understatement.
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OSKALOOSA — As a legal dispute between the City of Ottumwa and Larry Clabaugh awaits a final outcome, a new case with similar details has been filed in Mahaska County.
AMES – Agricultural professionals who attended the Iowa State University Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference in May expect a continued modest decline in land values, according to the June edition of the Ag Decision Maker newsletter.
This is the conclusion of a two-part series recognizing the founding of the PAL and the growth of Lacey Recreation Complex.
OSKALOOSA— The Oskaloosa Community School District will be getting a new program called Kinder Prep. This will be the first year Kinder Prep will be in the Oskaloosa Elementary School building, so these students will be paving the way for future learners.
MAHASKA COUNTY – Tickets are on sale now for the Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary’s Quilt Raffle for a chance to win a Queen-plus size “Crazy” quilt, made by the Helping Hands Quilt Group of Oskaloosa.
OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their 16th year.
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa boys and girls basketball teams both hosted another great year of summer basketball camp.
Police announced charges against an Oskaloosa man Monday that is accused of posing as a teen boy and obtaining nude photographs from juvenile females.
OSKALOOSA—Oskaloosa and Eddyville-Blakeburg-Fremont students returned home from a once in a lifetime trip.
Editor's note: This is the first part of a two-part series.
AMES — The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved the Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program.
OSKALOOSA — Prior to Thursday night’s city band concert, everyone is welcome to attend a Flag Day Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. in commemoration of Flag Day (the following day).
FREMONT — Corteva Agriscience, agriculture division of Dow DuPont, recently announced a partnership with Pheasants Forever and 4-H.
OSKALOOSA — On June 7, 2019, Brandy Voss, age 39, of Oskaloosa was ordered to pay restitution of $13,796.93, ordered to pay a $625 civil penalty, and received two years of probation following an investigation by the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bure…
OSKALOOSA — The number of in-school suspensions at Oskaloosa High School was down 57 percent during the 2018-2019 school year.
OSKALOOSA— The Oskaloosa Police Department have been out “busting” some of the youth in Mahaska county for doing good things.
OSKALOOSA — The following Oskaloosa High School students are on the third trimester honor roll.
MAHASKA COUNTY — Three Mahaska County men have been charged with sexual abuse of a female minor in 2017 in Washington County.
OSKALOOSA — Over $71,000 will be distributed to local organizations by the Oskaloosa Community Development Foundation.
OTTUMWA — It’s not easy to tell exactly when caucus season begins in Iowa. There’s no official date. Candidates arrive quietly, months before announcing a run for president.
OSKALOOSA — The old home town is still pretty much the old home town for Oskaloosa High School and Jefferson Elementary School alumni.
OSKALOOSA — Lt. Col. Kelly O’Lear, an Ottumwa native and former Oskaloosa resident, received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary on May 13, 2019. The graduation was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
MAHASKA COUNTY — The Mahaska County Conservation Board is providing a free fishing event for kids and their family at the Russell Wildlife Area from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8.
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Jeanetta VanDerHart, 92, passed away late Monday evening at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Jeanetta was one of 11 siblings and is survived by four brothers: Godert Vander Hart of Waterloo, IA, James Vander Hart of New Sharon, IA, Raymond Vander Hart of Pella, Clarence Vander Hart of Ari…
OSKALOOSA [mdash] Funeral services will be Friday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. at Bates Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, June 27, at Bates Funeral Chapel starting at 12:00 p.m. with family present 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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