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Musco Corporation Announces Expansion Plan in Oskaloosa, Iowa: Signaling Commitment to Community

Myron Gordon (speaking) with Joe Crookham, are Musco founders, and spoke about the commitment of the company to the Oskaloosa community.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 9th, 2023 In a declaration of its commitment to the local community, Musco Corporation, a global leader in innovative lighting solutions, unveiled ambitious plans for a significant expansion of its Oskaloosa campus. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place with key stakeholders, signifies a pivotal moment for the company and the city […]

Concert On The Square Continues To Be A Major Draw

Mac Powell performs at Concert on the Square 2023 in downtown Oskaloosa.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Labor Day Weekend is now synonymous with what is probably the community’s biggest event. Concert on the Square is a partnership between area churches and businesses to help bring top Christian music performers to the downtown square in Oskaloosa. This year, Colton Dixon and Mac Powell performed to an estimated 10,000 […]

September is National Preparedness Month

Mahaska County CERT

One way the community can help is by being prepared themselves. As we know from incidents that have happened across the nation and in our community, CPR is one of the most important skills you can have to be prepared. Mahaska County Emergency Management wants everyone to be prepared for when an emergency strikes. Are […]

Senator Tim Scott Stumps For Top Job

South Carolina Tim Scott holds a town hall as he runs for President in 2024.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – In a first for this reporter, a candidate for President utilized the ISU Extension Office in Oskaloosa for a campaign rally. Scott, a Republican, ate lunch at Taso’s Steak House in Oskaloosa before his arrival and was full of energy, humor, and thoughts about what would help the United States into the […]

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand Talks New Law That Is Impacting His Office

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand talks with community members on the Oskaloosa Square this past week.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa Auditor Rob Sand stopped on the Square in Oskaloosa this past week, where approximately 20 individuals gathered to hear him talk about a recent law that he says is impacting his ability to do his job as the state auditor. His concern is that departments can now withhold documents and other […]

Ribbon Officially Cut To New YMCA In Oskaloosa

The ribbon was official cut on August 27th, 2023 to the new YMCA located on Green Street in Oskaloosa.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The new YMCA in Oskaloosa opened approximately one month ago, and the official ribbon cutting took place on August 27th, 2023. Approximately 50 people were in attendance, including members of the YMCA staff, Oskaloosa School Board members and administration, and City of Oskaloosa council members and staff. Barry Martin, CEO and Executive […]

Project Hopes To Build Community Pride

Michelle Purdum stands with one of the signs created to help create positive chatter for the Oskaloosa community.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Social media can be a great tool and, at times, a brutal one. Michelle Purdum hopes to help share the word that Oskaloosa is a thriving community and has had signs made and started a social media account to help show that pride in the community. We recently sat down with the […]

Ceremonial First Shovels Kick Off Construction Of New Entertainment Venue

Representatives of EVOLVE Hospitality and the City of Oskaloosa kicked off the construction of a new entertainment complex in Oskaloosa on Wednesday.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The shade under a tent was the only relief for community members as the first shovels of dirt for a new entertainment complex were made. Representatives from the city of Oskaloosa and EVOLVE Hospitality spoke briefly at the groundbreaking ceremony. Matt Jacobs, President of Evolve Hospitality, which also manages the Fairfield Inn […]

Fall Sports Underway For Oskaloosa School District

Oskaloosa hosted Des Moines Lincoln in a scrimmage on Friday night.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The heat was scheduled to build, and it didn’t feel much like fall, but the Oskaloosa Indians Football team was on the field in a scrimmage with Des Moines Lincoln on Friday night. Oskaloosa News spoke with Activities Director Ryan Parker about the upcoming season. Besides football, volleyball, girls swimming, and boys […]

Council Moves Forward With 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Plan

Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa moved forward with an ordinance amending Title 17 or “Zoning” to add zoning code text and a map for a 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. RDG Planning and Design’s Charlie Cowell added comments to the discussion portion of the ordinance. Cowell said that this update to the zoning code is an extension of […]

         

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