Oskaloosa, Iowa – Interpower Corporation opened its doors this Saturday, welcoming the public to learn more about the 40-year-old company. Bob Wersen started Interpower in 1975, in a small building in Berkeley, California. During the tours, visitors were able to learn about the business side of the company and the manufacturing process, all with the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council on Monday night found out that the City of Oskaloosa is in sound financial shape according to a rating from Moody’s. The rating company examined the financial books of the city, giving the community a Aa3 Rating. “The Aa3 rating incorporates the city’s modestly sized and stable tax […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors are deciding if the current Veterans Affairs Office should go full-time. At Monday’s meeting, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors heard from Veterans Affairs Board President Joe Durian. Durian asked the Board about making the current Veterans Affairs Coordinator a full-time position. Durian said that nearly […]
Melissa Williams January 10, 1975 – August 3, 2015 Marion (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 40 Melissa Williams, 40, of Marion and formerly of Oskaloosa, died Monday, August 3, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She was born January 10, 1975, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Lyle and Melinda Myers Williams. Melissa graduated from Oskaloosa […]
Bruce Clark Lewis June 20, 1938 – August 3, 2015 Searsboro, Iowa | Age 77 Bruce Lewis, 77 of rural Searsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, August 3, 2015 at his home. Bruce Clark Lewis, the son of Glenn and Margaret (Renaud) Lewis, was born on June 20, 1938 near Searsboro, Iowa. Bruce graduated from Searsboro […]
HELEN MADDEN NICHOLAS February 27, 1923 – August 3, 2015 Des Moines, Iowa | Age: 92 years, 5 months and 4 days Helen Marie Madden Nicholas passed away Monday evening, August 3, 2015, with her daughters at her side, at the Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. She was 92 years, 5 months and 4 […]
The hard work of many has paid off – Oskaloosa is the latest city in Iowa to become a certified Blue Zones Community. The local leadership team was notified last week that Oskaloosa has met all qualifications during its 18-month demonstration period. “It took a tremendous amount of effort by so many community members for […]
FREE ADMISSION AND FREE KIDS EVENTS TOO! It’s Bands, Brews and of course BACON at the second annual BaconTown! event at the Bridgeview Center this Saturday in Ottumwa. Vendors are dillgently putting the finishing touches on over 53 bacon inspired items to sample. Admission is free, and attendees purchase samples starting at $1. See the […]
Oskaloosa- The Oskaloosa Urban Park hosted their first ever skateboard competition on Saturday August 1st. Oskaloosa history was made when Bryce Plumb (1st place winner in the 12U category) was the first skater ever to perform a competitive run in a skateboard competition at the Oskaloosa Urban Park. MCRF (Mahaska County Recreational Foundation) and the […]
Post-Race Highlights: Kenny Wallace made the final start of his 26-year NASCAR career on Saturday night at Iowa Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry sponsored by U.S. Cellular. The former XFINITY Series Rookie of the Year and three-time Most Popular Driver leaves behind a remarkable legacy of longevity […]
