New Big Sky Fire Station Breaks Ground After a Decade in the Making

Decades in making, Southeast Connector breaks ground in Oskaloosa

OSKALOOSA — After nearly 40 years of planning and advocacy, the long-anticipated Southeast Connector is finally becoming a reality in Mahaska County.

New Big Sky Fire Station Breaks Ground After a Decade in the Making

After more than ten years of planning, Big Skys long-awaited Fire Station Three is officially underway.Its a huge benefit for both of us and, more importantly, the community members up here in Big Sky, said Jeff Bolton, Division Chief of Operations for the Big Sky Fire Department.The wait is over! Watch our coverage of the new fire station's groundbreaking and see how it will enhance emergency response in Big Sky Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks St…

Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department breaks ground on new hall

The Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department recently announced the groundbreaking of a new 7500 square foot fire hall. The facility, which is set for completion this fall, is located at the EVFD property at 403 Chicago Avenue. Through fundraising and donations, EVFD has raised $125,000 over the past two decades to fund the project, but with construction costs estimated to be nearly $500,000, the plans...