Oskaloosa, Iowa – As they say, there was a commotion in town on Saturday afternoon as emergency vehicles made their way across Oskaloosa. Members of the Oskaloosa Police Department, Fire Department, Mahaska Health Emergency Services, and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office escorted Bentley DeGeest to a special birthday party in his honor. Bentley had […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Veterans Affairs Director Curt Grandia has been hard at work helping veterans receive the benefits they are entitled to receive. He’s been in that position for about four years. During that time, he’s helped grow the benefits for Mahaska County Veterans, going from 8 million dollars to about 12 million […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University Football Team will open at home on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, at 6 pm against perpetual powerhouse Benedictine from Kansas. Now in his 18th season at the helm of the Statesmen, Head Coach Todd Hafner talked with Oskaloosa News about his team. “We have good kids. We have […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The flurry of activity at the new Mahaska County YMCA is quite visible, as the contractor and their staff are working on finishing the area of the early learning center for the September 7th opening. Matt Larson, CEO of the Mahaska County YMCA, was busy helping load boxes and talking with his […]
Rose Hill, Iowa – The line stretches more than a couple of blocks in this small rural Mahaska County community one Friday a month. The Rose Hill Community Church hosts a monthly food event, where people from miles around come to help them stay food secure. The small church raises money, and local businesses […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community was saddened to hear of Oskaloosa Police Officer Ian Barnhart’s passing last year. His death helped others to understand better the stresses that police officers face. It also allowed those closest to him and the community at large to reach out for help. In the spirit of continuing the legacy […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The music inside Bradbury Hall on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer Farm was blasting the intro songs as each wrestler made their way down to the ring this past weekend. It’s been over a year since those individuals have been able to perform their craft for Central Empire Wrestling, better known […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School Head Varsity Football Coach Brett Doud is helping his squad through some of the hottest days of late summer to prepare them for fall contests. The Indian’s season officially gets underway when they travel to Ottumwa on August 27th, 2021, facing the Bulldogs. The team is a little low […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Dog Hollow Rendezvous focus is to bring the 1840s alive to people today. They have teamed up with Nelson Pioneer Farm to help make that possible. Jim Walker helps make the arrangements for the annual event, which has taken place for the past 29 years, with Walker helping make it […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – August means it’s time to head back to school, and parents and guardians are busy helping their kids get ready for the upcoming year. The United Way of Mahaska County recently held their back-to-school fair on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. This year was similar to last with COVID-19 precautions in place. Again, […]
