Councilmen differ on how to move forward with City Hall in Oskaloosa
All six members of the Oskaloosa City Council agree that a new City Hall is needed. However, there are differing opinions on how to get there.
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Oskaloosa City Council working towards digital time card system
The city of Oskaloosa is moving toward a digital time card system for employees.
Adult business owner sues city of Meriden
Highway Four Properties LLC, owners of Oasis Saloon, have filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County District Court seeking damages.
Drought conditions worsen as temperatures stay near triple digits
It’s been a hot and dry spring and summer. Crops are severely damaged and grass for cattle is in short supply. It began with a winter that brought one 2-inch snow and started to warm early. April 2 was a 90-degree day and there was a string of 80s in March. Temperatures in the 90s [...]
4-Her’s get ready as fair time approaches in Jefferson County
The Clark family, Valley Falls, keeps busy with the many 4-H projects their children are involved with.
Resolution to records request could come next week
A resolution to a request for records made to the city of Oskaloosa by the Independent in April may be resolved next week.
Oskaloosa tries to limit access to burned house
Oskaloosa City Council members have taped off a burned down house in hopes children will stay out.
Oskaloosa City Council still confused about how to approach property issues
After more than a year of effort the Oskaloosa City Council and Health Board still don’t know how they will move forward with resolving issues.
Valley Falls City Hall construction expected to exceed cost limit
Projected cost overruns on the new city office at Valley Falls has the mayor and council wondering if they will be moving into an unfinished building.
Oskaloosa mayor denies making comments about business owner
Oskaloosa Mayor Mike Paavola says that claims made by a local businessman are not true.