Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa News, in collaboration with Penn Central Mall, is set to host an exciting opportunity for the community to engage with candidates running for political offices within the City of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa School Board. This informative and informal “Meet and Greet” event is scheduled to take place on October 24th, […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The 20th annual Youth Outdoor Field Day was once again a success, with a large turnout of 200 participants comprising children and adults and a dedicated team of 30 volunteers. This milestone event, which took place at Russel Wildlife on Saturday, September 30th, showcased various outdoor activities and educational experiences for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 23rd, 2023 – On a late summer evening, local business owners, community members, and supporters gathered at the American Legion in downtown Oskaloosa to learn more about Oskaloosa Main Street. Oskaloosa’s Main Street program, an affiliate of the State of Iowa and the national Main Street America initiative, has been instrumental […]
Oskaloosa, IA – On Thursday, September 21st, 2023, Mahaska Health hosted a Community Health Fair at Gateway Church. The event drew a diverse crowd of residents wanting to know more about their health and well-being. Attendees had the opportunity to partake in free cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, receive sleep assessments, and seek health guidance […]
Mahaska Health Foundation partners with Brushed by Jude for a Rock-Painting Event September 26th, 2023 – As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, a fun and creative event aims to spread breast cancer awareness. Mahaska Health Foundation, in collaboration with Brushed by Jude, is hosting an event where participants will paint rocks with messages of encouragement […]
The election for most city and school board members will occur on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. In Oskaloosa, there will be two contested races this year. For Oskaloosa Mayor, current mayor Dave Krutzfeldt is facing a challenge from Jeremy Lewis. The other challenged seat is for Oskaloosa City Council at Large, with Joe Caligiuri being […]
Naval Academy Class of ’83 Riders Raise Funds and Awareness Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 21st, 2023 A group of military veterans, all hailing from the Naval Academy Class of 1983, has embarked on a remarkable cross-country journey to raise funds and awareness for various veteran and military service-related organizations. This dedicated group of riders has […]
Educators, Employers, and Students Discuss the Importance of Real-World Experiences Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 20th, 2023 In a collaborative effort to enhance work-based learning opportunities for high school students, a discussion took place at Oskaloosa High School, bringing educators, employers, and students together. The conversation revolved around the significance of real-world experiences in shaping students’ […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Nelson Pioneer Farm and Mahaska County Historical Society held their 57th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday. A little rain may have chased a few people away near the end of the day, but it wasn’t before there was music, demonstrations, and field work featuring antique equipment. Margaret Spiegel is the Director […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The flurry of ground-breaking and construction around Oskaloosa has generated some significant buzz for the community. On Thursday, Iowa’s Lt. Governor Adam Gregg stopped by Clow Valve Company in Oskaloosa to learn more about what they do and the processes used in making their products. Clow recently broke ground on a 75-million-dollar […]
