Oskaloosa councilwoman Griffin calls for open records clarity
At least one Oskaloosa City Council member is taking an interest in more open government within the city.
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New times, new signs for Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa USD 341 Schools have a lot to boast about and they’re going to show it off in a couple of new ways.
Valley Falls officers to be armed with Tasers
Police department requests for Tasers and backseat cages for the patrol cars were center stage when the Valley Falls City Council met June 6.
Hearing scheduled for former Tiller associate
A Jefferson County doctor who made referrals to the late abortion doctor George Tiller will likely lose her license at a hearing scheduled for tomorrow (Friday).
Road work begins in Oskaloosa
Road construction crews were scheduled to begin work on Monday but were pushed back slightly.
Diabetes support group program in Valley Falls
The next meeting of the Jefferson County diabetes support group will be at 6 p.m. June 25 at the Jefferson County 4-H fairground building in Valley Falls.
Senior nutrition program may expand in Jefferson County
A pilot program started locally in Oskaloosa to address the eating habits of seniors may be expanding due to the success.
Fenceline: June 14, 2012
by Jody G. Holthaus Meadowlark Extension Agent Livestock & Natural Resources My neck of the woods has bountiful wildlife. So bountiful that at 5 p.m. or thereafter we have a lovely chorus of coyotes. Sometimes the howling comes from all around our house, like a symphony! They are really getting brave. Our neighbor shot seven [...]
Filings complete following court redistricting
Voters in Jefferson County will be busy choosing candidates on Aug. 6 whether they are Republicans or Democrats.
Oskaloosa City Council split on decision to deny kennel
The city of Oskaloosa Council denied a homeowner a permit for a dog kennel on a split decision that left some council members with heavy hearts.