The City of Oskaloosa will hold a special election on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, to fill the vacant Fourth Ward seat on the City Council. The election comes after the seat was left open due to the resignation of Steve Burnett. Candidates vying for the position are Jimmy Carter and Abu Ibrahim. Fourth Ward residents […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—As of today, the City of Oskaloosa owes 584,979.45 for 911 services rendered. As of July 1st of this year, an additional $500,000.00 or more will be added to that bill, making it more than one million dollars that the City will be in default. This deficit came to light at recent 911 Board […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team was on the doorsteps of again netting at least a split against its ranked opponent, but instead came up short in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader with #22 Central Methodist Sunday. WPU (9-10, 1-3 Heart), which took one of two games from CMU on Saturday, fell by scores […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Last week, the Oskaloosa Police Department’s Logan Nord spotted an individual he believed may be wanted and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Nord is the school resource officer, and he had chosen to do some work at the Oskaloosa High School and then go to the elementary school afterward. As […]
We reached out to Mahaska Health for tips to stay healthy during the holidays and the cold of winter. Arthur Zacharjasz, ARNP-BC Occupational, Employee & Public Health Director with Mahaska Health, shared the following tips on healthy eating. Control Temptations: Keep high-calorie foods less accessible. If you bake or receive food gifts, consider sharing them or […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – Penn Central Mall has announced the return of its much-anticipated holiday tradition, the Penn Central Mall Express train rides. Beginning from the first Tuesday of December until Christmas, the mall will offer free train rides to visitors as a part of its holiday festivities. The train rides will take place every Tuesday […]
Vivek Ramaswamy, a prospective candidate for the presidency of the United States, shared his vision for the future of American politics at the VFW Post in Oskaloosa on Saturday. An entrepreneur, outspoken advocate for conservative values, and author, Ramaswamy presented his blend of business understanding and commitment to principles. Border Security and Foreign Policy Vivek […]
Oskaloosa, October 17th, 2023 – Mahaska Health will open its doors to women from all walks of life for its annual Women’s Health Night, held at the Gateway Church in Oskaloosa. The event is October 17th, from 5:30 PM to 8 PM, at the Gateway Church in Oskaloosa. The event is designed to empower women […]
Main Street Rebirth: Small Town Dreams Transformed into Reality Oskaloosa, Iowa – The heart of Oskaloosa’s downtown came alive as the community strolled through some truly exceptional building transformations that surpassed all man. Located on the bustling Hospital’s Main Street, this gathering wasn’t just about ordinary festivities but a profound celebration of a vibrant Main […]
October 15, 2023 – Oskaloosa FACE of Mahaska County is currently featuring a unique and innovative art exhibition by artist Akwi Nji. The exhibit is open to the public and aims to inspire visitors during their lunch break. Sara Kargol, a representative of the center, spoke to Oskaloosa News and encouraged people to make the […]
