Beacon News

The Mahaska County Soil and Water Conservation District held a public meeting on May 13 for partners of the Muchakinock Creek Watershed Project.

The Oskaloosa City Council moved closer to amending the City Code to allow for a regional airport and heard a presentation on recreation activities at Monday's meeting.

Community volunteers and the William Penn men's soccer team help build a new playground at Beacon's City Park Friday.

The house of Milton Vos, at 1364 Old Highway 102, sits just 600 feet from the advancing water of the South Skunk River and Buckley Creek.

Three people are facing burglary charges after being arrested near Champion Storage.

“My wife looked out the window and saw some rotation in the clouds”

Wayne Ver Steeg was picking up the pieces Friday afternoon after a tornado damaged his barnyard the night before. via Oskaloosa Herald

“It was probably the most intense school I've ever been to”

Sheriff Paul DeGeest is planning to upgrade the fleet and install a new security system in the courthouse. via Oskaloosa Herald

“There's been a real great outpouring of support.”

YMCA staff members prepare spaghetti dinners in the YMCA kitchen Monday evening for a benefit dinner for the family of Morgan Malloy. via Oskaloosa Herald

“It's been non-stop around here”

Four water mains have broke this week, causing the Oskaloosa Water Department to work around the clock to get things fixed. via Oskaloosa Herald