Traveling Exhibit at the Environmental Learning Center July 24 – August 20, 2024 A traveling exhibit will be on display at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center from July 24 – August 20, 2024. Visit the Environmental Learning Center to see the exhibit with the theme of Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival! Open […]
The Oskaloosa Community School District held its regular Board meeting on July 16, 2024, at the George Daily Auditorium. The meeting commenced at 7:00 PM with a series of significant discussions and decisions impacting the district. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance President Charlie Comfort initiated the meeting, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. This […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The City of Oskaloosa’s Historic Preservation Commission will convene on July 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 220 S. Market Street. One of the primary items on the agenda is the consideration of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by Carl […]
Mahaska Communication Group (MCG) continues to expand as part of its commitment to provide communities with fast and reliable local communication services. The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors formally approved the contract with MCG in March to build infrastructure for Mahaska County broadband services. The Board of Supervisors of Mahaska County has determined that there […]
Oskaloosa, IA — In a time when convenience and efficiency are paramount, Sara Roach has stepped up to fill a unique niche in Oskaloosa with her innovative business, Sara’s Quickie Delivery. Founded in January 2023, this local delivery service has quickly grown, providing residents with an alternative to larger delivery platforms. Sara Roach, the driving […]
Oskaloosa business owner and art creative, Lauren Terrell was recently selected in the top 12 candidates who submitted an Open 4 Business Grant Application for 2024 to Main Street Iowa. Terrell and business, Studio Osky will receive $500 from the Oskaloosa Main Street Board for being selected as the local winner. Lauren Terrell is the […]
PELLA-The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its postseason academic accolades Monday and the Central College men’s and women’s track and field teams earned the All-Academic Team honors and 21 individual student-athletes in earning academic honors. The Dutch women earned a team grade point average of 3.713, securing the team […]
PELLA-For the third consecutive year, the Central College’s men’s basketball team has received the National Association of Basketball Coaches Team Academic Excellence Award while four Dutch players were tabbed for the NABC Honors Court. The team award recognizes programs that complete the year with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Coach Joe Steinkamp’s […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 15, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
PELLA, IA (07/15/2024) Central College’s Stavros Papakonstantinidis, associate professor of communication studies, and Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and dean of the Class of 2027, were selected for the Vermeer Teacher Internship summer program. The program offers educators a unique opportunity to delve into the dynamic operations of Vermeer Corporation. This immersive experience provides […]
