American Legion building no longer for sale in Oskaloosa
The next City Hall for Oskaloosa won’t be located in the American Legion Building.
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Completion for US-24 project delayed
A major highway reconstruction project along U.S. 24 Highway will take a lot longer than initially reported.
Ramp will provide better access to Valley Falls pool for handicapped
Valley Falls will improve access to its swimming pool this year by adding a ramp to better serve the handicapped.
Valley Falls city council asked to help resolve dispute over drainage
A problem with drainage in the 600 block of Walnut spilled into Valley Falls city court a year ago and rebounded to city hall last week.
Oskaloosa community group may have the answer for a shelter
by Dennis Sharkey The Oskaloosa City Council has been looking for answers when it comes to a storm shelter, and a community group may have some solutions. Members of the board for The Center Place met with the council earlier this month to offer support and some solutions to the question. Council members were presented [...]
Federal law could require McLouth city employees to work more hours
by Dennis Sharkey Legislation that is being considered at the federal level may require more on-call hours for McLouth city employees. City Administrator Carl Chalfant told the council at their last meeting that the city may be required to have an employee on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chalfant said the requirements [...]
County commissioners split vote on road grader purchase
Jefferson County Commissioners were split on Monday whether or not to make a purchase of two new road graders.
McLouth, water well owner at impasse over lease
by Dennis Sharkey The city of McLouth is still at a stalemate with a landowner and a new lease for a city water well. Barbara Peterson approached the city last fall seeking a new lease for a water well that is located on her land just north of the city. Peterson approached the city with [...]
Senator Holland brings state issues to Valley Falls
The legislative session is loaded by far more issues than any time in the past decade, Sen. Tom Holland told a gathering in Valley Falls.
Valley Falls approves rezoning for Dollar General
A rezoning request and a variance paving the way for a Dollar General store at Valley Falls sailed through the city Planning and Zoning Commission in less than 30 minutes Feb. 7.