Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sea of cycles that rushes over the Iowa landscape each year during RAGBRAI can seem overwhelming, but as many local residents found out, it’s all about those personal encounters that makes it all worthwhile. Team Gourmet Cycling Group was just one group of many that travels the state each year. A […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 3rd annual ‘Ladies Night’ visited the Musco Technology Center on the campus of William Penn University Friday night. The gala, filled with fashion, food and fun along with some raffles helped to raise funds for the Mahaska County Relay for Life. For the first time, this year also featured a ‘Queen […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Combining a good time with a good cause is usually a success. From the smiles on bowlers faces Friday night, March 1st, the night was successful. The MCRF held its 3rd annual bowling tournament at Mahaska Bowl Friday night. The funds generated go towards the Lacey Complex. “What I love about it, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It never fails, your late for work and the big yellow school bus just seems to be taking it’s time as it lumbers from stop to stop. A new law that has taken effect this year adds increased penalties for drivers who pass a stopped school bus. In March of 2012, Gov. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The general election is only weeks away and the Mahaska County Auditors office was busy preparing voting machines for this years election. This year’s election will fill offices at a national level, such as the election of our next president, and on down the line to more local offices, such as county […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Nelson Pioneer Farm invites you to come participate in a piece of history on Saturday, September 15. There will be fun events happening all day, starting at 9:30 in the morning and lasting until 4:30 in the afternoon. the following is a list of events and times: Steam Engine Tractors – 7:00 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Southern Iowa Fair officially started on Monday, but a few contests took place before the fair. One of those was the dog obedience and agility contest and show. Regina Hoy said that the show is put on by the Mahaska County 4-H. The annual event has been a staple of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met in regular session, tackling a fairly substantial agenda. The Mahaska County Sanitarian Eric Dursky was the first to give his report. “Just to update everyone a little bit about the Carbanado Road project out there. We’ve had five new systems put in, up to this point, out […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Public Library continued its summer programs by hosting “Murder Mystery”. The program was for teens who had completed grades 6 to 12, and was the 3rd week of programming by the library and librarian Linda Fox. The activity is put on just for the “pure fun” of it says Fox. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Laughs and smiles were plentiful as the sun warmed the cool morning at the Russell Wildlife Area Nature Center. Participants were treated to guessing games, even one that included food. A chocolate treat was disguised to look like coyote ‘scat’ and the day campers had to guess what it really was. It […]
