Oskaloosa News

One of the coldest days of the winter didn't hurt attendance at Saturday's Eggs and Issues.

Every second Saturday, area residents wake up, rub their eyes and make their way to Smokey Row for that morning cup of coffee and a group conversation with their representatives from the Iowa state house.

This first part of this is the press release from the Washington County Attorney's Office, and near the end of this article is a statement by Sheriff Shipley in this matter.

Charles "Chuck" Barnhouse, 84, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, February 6, 2012, at his home in Oskaloosa.

Parades are usually thought of for The 4th of July, Homecoming, or if your from Oskaloosa, the Lighted Christmas Parade also comes to mind.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa - The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors chairman has been found guilty of 3 counts for fraudulently adding his wife to the county's health insurance plan.

Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa generates 371 jobs that add $26,160,159 to Mahaska County's economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association.

With the Super Bowl just one day away, Oskaloosa residents slogged around parking lot lakes of slush and brown water to adventure into places like Penn Central Mall to sign youngsters up for a whole variety of spring and summer sports.

Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Montezuma and Oskaloosa, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, for open office hours.

Oskaloosa, Iowa - Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Quilt Winner - Pat Dixon of Oskaloosa is the winner of the Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary No Show Quilt Raffle.

On Saturday, February 4, the William Penn University men's and women's basketball programs take on Iowa Wesleyan starting at 1:00 p.m. During halftime of the women's game, President Ann Fields and Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt will honor members of service organizations in Oskaloosa and the surrounding area.

The little league season is just around the corner. The Oskaloosa Little League held their first of two sign-up days in center court of Penn Central Mall.

William Penn University is pleased to announce that Brenda Krogh-Duree, RN, Ph.D. has been named the new Director of Nursing for the University's RN-BSN degree program.

Iowa Senator Tom Rielly is Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. Rielly's recent proposal to help Iowa's roads and bridges not only has his colleagues buzzing but many residents all over the state talking about the proposed tax increase.

Mahaska Health Partnership will be offering reduced-rate Cholesterol Screenings for the community on Tuesday, Feb.

Oskaloosa's Representative Guy Vander Linden and State Senator Tom Rielly are knee deep into the nuts and bolts of the 2012 Session.

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann announced Wednesday she will seek a fourth term in the U.S. House following her failed presidential bid.Bachmann declared her plans in an interview with The Associated Press.

The Mahaska County YMCA is excited to offer the start of a new winter tradition in Oskaloosa.

As one of those morning social spots in Oskaloosa, the deli at Hy-Vee once again becomes a social haven when nearly 30 people gather for some fun rounds of BINGO.

Sometimes one thing leads to another, and the current discussion over sanitary sewers and septic systems is just one example of those incidents.