Oskaloosa, Iowa – Memorial Day preparations are underway around Oskaloosa. On Saturday, volunteers from the community gathered at Forest Cemetery to line the roads there with American Flags. Members of the American Legion and the Oskaloosa Middle School and High School Student Councils worked for just over an hour. Darrin Alderson, Oskaloosa Legion Post Commander, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The primary election is less than 3 weeks away. With the sheriff and supervisor position being contested by those in the Republican Party, the June 7 vote could be the deciding factor in who holds those offices in January. Use the polls located below to indicate who you support for those positions. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Graduation day is filled with just about every emotion possible. Both happiness and sadness, as the next generation passes into adulthood. For Oskaloosa, over 130 students walked across the stage into the next chapter of their lives. A welcome to the afternoon ceremony was presented by Russell Reiter, Superintendent of Oskaloosa School […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An unusually cold spring day greeted Oskaloosa this Saturday, as its residents headed off to a multitude of events taking place around town. The Master Gardeners held their annual plant sale at the ISU Extension building. The young plants were protected from the threat of frost by being housed inside the building. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – National Apple Pie Day was celebrated at Penn Central Mall this past Friday. With a donation to Crisis Intervention Services (CIS), a person could get a fresh slice of apple pie, and the donations go to help those in a time of crisis. Crisis Intervention Services works to provide prevention and life […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group and it’s members, choosing those to honor can be a difficult task. For 135 years, the Chamber has gathered for it’s annual banquet, and to honor those who were selected by their peers. The commerce committee of the Oskaloosa Chamber that decides and votes […]
