Mahaska County News

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.

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bob Vander Plaats says that the next election is a "winner take all" affair and the only way Republicans can win is to stay true to who they are.

Two more Iowans have died from H1N1 flu, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health, bringing the statea s death toll to seven.

Public health nurses across Iowa are in the same boat. There's not enough H1N1 vaccine to serve everyone.

The Cedar Rapids Gazette IOWA CITY -- Children will not be allowed to visit patients at Iowa City's three hospitals until the risk of contracting the H1N1 flu has passed.

The 2009 H1N1 virus continues to spread rapidly throughout Iowa, says the Iowa Department of Public Health .

A difference of merely inches could be profound. Monday's Oskaloosa City Council meeting found the council at odds with the size of water mains to be used in the proposed Anderson subdivision.

It's a flight they're willing to fund. Hy-Vee Inc., of West Des Moines, will once again sponsor an Honor Flight for World War II veterans.

This year's Mahaska County Reads program, sponsored by the Oskaloosa Public Library, will focus on five of Iowa's finest.

Unemployment rates in southeast Iowa are among the worst in the state. Numbers released by Iowa Workforce Development for August show that Mahaska County has the highest unemployment rate in the state, at 10.9 percent.

It was a friendly welcome. Dave Krutzfeldt was sworn in as mayor of Oskaloosa by Mayor Protem Jimmy Carter at the regular city council meeting Monday evening.

Nelson Pioneer Farm in Oskaloosa recently hosted its third annual Old-Fashioned Fiddle Contest as part of its Pioneer Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept.

High school students who love math, computers and electronics can get a head start on college or their careers at the Mahaska County Career Academy.

Jerry Ryken, 61, is running for a 1st Ward representative seat on the Oskaloosa City Council.

The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office say alcohol may have played a role in an early morning rollover.

An inmate died of natural causes Saturday in the Iowa Medical and Classification Center infirmary in Oakdale.

The Mahaska County supervisors tackled a wide array of issues Tuesday morning ranging from law enforcement to health insurance.

Rodney Wayne Minter, 47, was charged with manufacturing a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia Monday afternoon.

Six incidents involving children are reported in the past three weeks. By TOM ALEX talex@dmreg.com Law officers are investigating six reports in the past three weeks of what could be attempted abductions of children.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials said residents in Barnes City should boil their water before drinking it.