Coffee & Conversation Series Returning to Oskaloosa in 2026
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is bringing back its Coffee & Conversation series in early 2026, giving local residents a chance to hear directly from city, county, and state leaders about issues that matter to Mahaska County.
The events will be held at Smokey Row, 109 S. Market Street in Oskaloosa, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Coffee will be provided for all attendees, thanks to sponsorship from MidWestOne Bank.
Coffee & Conversation is designed to be an easy way for community members to meet elected officials, ask questions, and learn more about what is happening at the local and state level. The format is informal, and each date features a panel of speakers.
The 2026 Coffee & Conversation schedule includes:
January 10, 2026 – City of Oskaloosa and Mahaska County representatives
January 24, 2026 – State legislators:
• Iowa Senate District 19: Ken Rozenboom
• Iowa Senate District 44: Adrian Dickey
• Iowa House District 88: Helena Hayes
• Iowa House District 37: Barb Kniff-McCulla
February 14, 2026 – Topic and speakers to be announced
February 28, 2026 – State legislators:
• Iowa Senate District 19: Ken Rozenboom
• Iowa Senate District 44: Adrian Dickey
• Iowa House District 88: Helena Hayes
• Iowa House District 37: Barb Kniff-McCulla
March 14, 2026 – Topic and speakers to be announced
March 28, 2026 – State legislators:
• Iowa Senate District 19: Ken Rozenboom
• Iowa Senate District 44: Adrian Dickey
• Iowa House District 88: Helena Hayes
• Iowa House District 37: Barb Kniff-McCulla
The Chamber encourages members of the public to attend, listen, and take part in respectful conversations about community issues, legislation, and plans for the future.
Anyone with questions about Coffee & Conversation can contact Deann De Groot at the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group by email at ddegroot@mahaskachamber.org
or by phone at 641-672-2591.
