Oskaloosa, Iowa – Bicycling across Iowa takes about a week right? Most Iowans believe that the approximately 50 miles a day is the pace. For a group of nearly 20 riders, the State of Iowa is but a day trip. They get on their bikes in Council Bluffs at 4am, and pedal their way across […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Stephen Memorial K9 5k is in its 5th year now, and is the 3rd one to see sunshine after the first two were washed out by the rain. Nearly 40 people participated in this years event. For Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, the 5k event is important for them. It helps them to […]
Veterans and their families came to Penn Central Mall on Saturday to sign up to be in the veterans register being compiled. Oskaloosa, Iowa – An effort is underway in Mahaska County to find the oldest living veteran in Mahaska County. The American Legion Post 34, in conjunction with Hy-Vee, Penn Central Mall, KBOE and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The weather couldn’t have been nicer on a fall afternoon for a walk. Nearly 160 people took the time over their lunch hour on Friday to walk and raise money for mammograms that will benefit local women. Julie Hartke, Director of Radiology at Mahaska Health Partnership, spoke about the walk, and raising […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa FFA chapter spent Friday afternoon serving lunch to area farmers as they unloaded corn at DFS on the east side of Oskaloosa. Annie Poush, an Oskaloosa FFA member, said the lunch is a way to show their appreciation for the work they (farmers) do in feeding the rest of us. […]
Keokuk, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians are 5-2 on the season, with their two losses at the hands of Pella and Solon. The Indians haven’t let those two games defeat their attitudes, as the team continues to improve, as both the students and the coaches continue to gel. Oskaloosa Head Coach Jake Jenkins said the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a title defense coming up this week, mixed-martial arts fighter and Oskaloosa son, Cody Dickerson, says he may be facing his biggest challenge yet. Dickerson, a graduate of Oskaloosa High School and former wrestler at William Penn, turned to the MMA to further reach his own personal goals. Dickerson says that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Now in it’s 6th year, the healthiest state initiative continues to work towards the ultimate goal of making Iowa, the healthiest state in the nation. The October 5th walk happened at several places around Oskaloosa, including the Mahaska Health Partnership campus, as well as the Oskaloosa Square. When the initiative was first […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Standing at the intersection of Market and A Avenue on Sunday afternoon was a group of individuals bringing attention on the subject of abortion. Sherry Horn, is one of those individuals who was expressing her opinion on the subject. She held signs at the intersection from 2 to 3pm in the afternoon, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A little improv makes for challenging and fun theater. Andy McGuire of Oskaloosa Community Theater [OCT] lead a group of interested improv performers this past week at On The Green restaurant in Oskaloosa. Improv is short for improvisation, “and the art of improvisation is doing whatever the art is, without a script. […]
