The Oskaloosa Girls Bowling Team was in action over the weekend, taking on Knoxville. The Oskaloosa team had a total of 2137 pins to Knoxville’s 2105. High Games for the Oskaloosa Girls included Andrea Mitterer with a 177. Nikki Parlet rolled games of 173, 159, while Rylee Witt bowled a 158, and a 134. High […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Making themselves heard and seen, at home and around the nation, concerned individuals marched for women’s rights around the square on Saturday morning. The march was a way to share their desire to advance equality in the workplace and to help level the political playing field. Local organizer Melanie Mackey sat inside […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The students at Oskaloosa High School shared with the community the work they have done recently during a Project Based Lessons showcase. Oskaloosa High School Principal Stacy Bandy is excited about the possibilities that Project Based Lessons offer his students. The public showcase was in its fourth showing, and the exhibition night […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The idea for creating a children’s book gained traction out of the mud at the Mahaska Mammoth dig site one summer day. Mahaska County Naturalist Laura DeCook was trying to think of ways to help make the bones educational for the public. Mary Jane Sullivan, a member of the Friends of Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The battle of the Indians had the Oskaloosa tribe crushing the Indianola tribe 71-26 on Friday night. Oskaloosa Head Coach Ryan Parker said that Oskaloosa had a great defensive effort in the win. “Offensively we struggled a little bit. Defensively, it was probably one of the best defensive efforts we’ve had.” “For […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The annual Eggs and Issues political forum hosted by the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group is easily one of the best public forums in the state, bringing decision makers and voters to table over a cup of coffee. Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krtuzfeldt and Mahaska County Supervisor Willie Van Weelden were on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack stopped by Mahaska Health Partnership on Friday to get updated on how he can help serve the hospital and its patients. After some brief introductions, Loebsack started off the question and answer session by opening the floor to those in attendance. Mahaska Health Partnership interim CEO Chris Jepsen […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission met on January 10, 2018, to further discuss what a new radio system for emergency personnel may be like. Lake Keomah representative Eric Dursky asked for Motorola representatives be allowed to present to the commission. The group was on hand to advocate for and educate the […]
Pella, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians stepped into hostile territory on Tuesday evening, as they faced the Pella Dutch in Pella. It’s been a place the Indians have had a tough time winning at. The Indians shut down the Dutch 72-45, on the leadership of Senior Jared Kruse. Kruse had 20 points and 9 rebounds […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of horsepower unleashed has echoed from the Southern Iowa Speedway for decades on Wednesday evenings. This year, the only sound on Wednesday night will be the sound of passing traffic on the road just outside turns one and two. That doesn’t mean there won’t be any racing at the track, […]
