Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. As my wife and I have become more involved in the process of electing leaders, we have become more aware of political clichés and platitudes that sound good in 10 second sound bites. But now […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be present at the Mahaska County Extension office on Tuesday mornings 9-11 am for client inquires; May 26 through Sept 1. Clients are welcome to bring horticulture inquires at other times during the work week Monday – Friday 8 am-4:30 pm; ISU Extension Mahaska County Horticulturist, however, may not be […]
Herbs: Growing & Healthy Cooking Lunch & Learn-Friday, May 29; Noon Bring your lunch and learn about growing and using fresh herbs at the Mahaska County Extension Office. This lunch and learn is open to the public and free to attend. Prior registration is not required, but appreciated. We will be sharing Extension information on […]
The Oskaloosa Hurricanes 14U USSSA baseball team claimed the championship at the Dirtbags NIT tournament in Altoona this past weekend. After an opening game loss, the Hurricanes rolled to four straight wins in earning their first title of the season. Oskaloosa opened Saturday pool play with a disappointing 7-5 loss to the Grand Slam Sabercats. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A firefighters work is never done, and neither is the process of their learning and training. This week, firefighters were once again taking lessons on HAZMAT training, this time from Oskaloosa High School Science teachers Michael Goudy and Mauree Haage. The purpose was to become more familiar with periodic tables, how chemicals […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in work-session Monday, before their regular session, to hear an update on the addition to the Oskaloosa Firestation Number One. Oskaloosa City Manager Michael Schrock began the meeting by saying the project has been progressing. He said that core samples have already been drilled along with footing […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Were you aware there are two Jaycee Parks in Oskaloosa? One of those little known parks got some much needed attention from the Mahaska Young Professional Group on Saturday. The group is new to the area and have many of the characteristics of the former Jaycees group, which was once so very […]
Oskaloosa–Before he became William Penn’s highly-successful softball coach, Mike Christner was a standout men’s fastpitch softball player and his career on the diamond was deservedly recognized over the weekend as he was inducted into the Iowa Men’s Fastpitch Hall of Fame Sunday. Christner played over 20 years on teams from throughout the state, including Waterloo, […]
City of Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission Council Chambers City Hall, 220 S. Market Street Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Agenda special meeting 5/26/2015 4:30pm Roll Call Chair: Blomgren_____; Members:Campbell;_____;Jensen_____; Keep_____; Tarbell_____; Wagner____; Citizens to be Heard Street and Alley Vacations Consider vacation and sale of 2nd Avenue East between South 7th Street and South 8th Street to Central […]
The Mahaska County Agency on Aging (MCAA) is sponsoring the First Annual Floyd White Memorial Golf tournament on May 30 in honor of the late Floyd White, who was an avid golfer. His wife, Margaret, served on the MCAA board for 28 years as the treasurer. Scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Edmundson […]
