By Michael Schaffer, The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa Jul. 30--OSKALOOSA -- On Tuesday, members of the Mahaska County Conservation Board were at Russell Wildlife Area for the second day of a four-day, four-hour "Wild Aquatics Camp" for children ages 10 and older.

By Wes Kappelman, The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa Jul. 16--OSKALOOSA -- Work is progressing at the Waal West mine reclamation site, which is just off Highway 92 east of Oskaloosa by the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League grounds.

By Michael Schaffer, The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa Jul. 2--NEW SHARON -- Four Preschool Committee members met for nearly two hours Tuesday afternoon to finalize details in a letter outlining how the new preschool and day care at the North Mahaska Early Childhood Education Center would look and operate.

By Michael Schaffer, The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa Jun.

By Wes Kappelman, The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa Jun. 11--OSKALOOSA -- Heavy wind hit City Hall as officials argued for hours about the Oskaloosa Municipal Airport on Monday evening. Mayor David Dixon called the special meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.