By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (July 8th, 2015) – As many questioned if there was racing because of pop up rain showers near the track on Wednesday, the Southern Iowa Speedway only got sprinkles and the Dave Lowry Memorial sponsored by Monte Motor Parts and Nutz Graphix went on as scheduled. 63 cars sign in […]
Coworking startup taking shape in Oskaloosa Statistics show entrepreneurs in the United States number between 50 and 84 million. According to ACS, a mandatory, ongoing statistical survey through the US Census Bureau, the number of home-based workers increased from 4.8 million in 2005 to 5.8 million in 2010 and account for 4.3% of all workers […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council moved through several items of importance Monday evening. The Council first received a report on the possible development of an Arts and Culture Commission. During discussion, two members of FACE (Fine Arts and Cultural Events) of Mahaska County presented on Art activities that had been conducted during the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Don’t forget to register for the Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation’s 5th Annual Run in the Sun, set for Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Lacey Sports Complex Community Stadium. Until July 20, if you register as part of a team, your fee will be discounted. Teams of 10-24, save $5 per person and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board met in a special session on Monday afternoon to look over proposed changes to a 28E agreement between the Oskaloosa Municipal Water Department and the City of Oskaloosa. That agreement would essentially hire the OMWD to run the waste water treatment facilities. The 28E agreement is an attempt […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors started off the new fiscal year by approving appropriations, operating transfers and salaries for fiscal year 2015-16. The biggest item on the agenda was the notice from the Department of Human Services stating that the two-county region between Marion and Mahaska County was being ended by […]
Attention all nature lovers, adventure seekers, competitive spirits and photo takers! Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation (MCRF) would like to present the very first trail tram tour contest: Photo Friday! To participate call MCRF (641-672-2499) to book a reservation on the trail tram tour during the month of August. Tours are free to the public Monday […]
Over the last two weeks the Oskaloosa Police Department has responded to numerous complaints of criminal mischief to vehicles within the city. These complaints consist of vehicle windows being broken by pellet or BB guns. The criminal mischiefs appear to be happening during the later to early morning hours and are random though out the […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform on the bandstand on Thursday evening at 8 p.m. This week’s guest conductor is Rich Waddington, Director of Bands at Oskaloosa High School. The band will play a wide variety of marches, showtunes, and traditional American Folk Songs to entertain the crowd. Each week, local businesses provide complimentary refreshments, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Creativity is something that has come to life in the Oskaloosa Art Center. During the month of June, camp participants created works of art that are being shared with the public during the month of July at the art center. The ages ranged from 6 years of age to 12 years of […]
