Oskaloosa, Iowa – You might be sitting in front of your television watching the local high school sporting event on MCG Channel 7, or on your phone while on the go. Many folks may not think about how they got that content, but one group of students thinks about that often. The Oskaloosa Video Production […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County CERT Team is a group of volunteers who come together to serve the people of Mahaska County, and its first responders. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness. After storms hammered Mahaska County earlier this year, these volunteers showed up with gloves, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There was a feast and a celebration filled with smiles, handshakes, and tears. Some of those were tears of joy, while other tears were of sadness. Oskaloosa Police Lieutenant Troy Boston hung up his belt and took off his badge for the last time on Friday. At 1 o’clock pm, he took […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The American Legion Post #34 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, officially known as the Harry L. Anderson American Legion Post 34, has been serving the community’s veteran members since the days following World War I. Today, the post and its members continue to be there, not only for their veteran members but all veterans […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Pirate Summer Art Camp Student Exhibition was held last week at the Oskaloosa Art Center. The closing was a way to celebrate all of the hard work and talents the students put into their creations during the art camps held at the center over the summer. Students could then take their […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Conservation hosts a lunch and learn OWLS (Older, Wiser, Learning Seniors) program once a month at the new environmental learning center east of Oskaloosa. This month, the topic was about Chief Mahaska and the Ioway Indians. Mahaska County Conservation Naturalist Laura DeCook lead the discussion about Chief Mahaska and […]
OTTUMWA — The Indian Hills Community College Department of Performing and Visual Arts will bring the band Brass Transit Authority to the IHCC campus for an outdoor concert on Tuesday, Sept. 3, starting at 5:00 p.m. There will be free admission for the concert that will be held on the Marge Dodd Stage on the […]
Ottumwa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians Football Team traveled the short distance to Ottumwa on Friday night. The Bulldogs and Indians have competed against each other in years past, but different district pairings have kept the two teams separated for the past few years. Oskaloosa Head Coach Jake Jenkins complimented Ottumwa on their fantastic stadium […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students from across the area are headed back to school. North Mahaska and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont headed back to school on August 23rd. They were joined back in the classroom by the students of Oskaloosa Christian School. Oskaloosa Community School and William Penn University students start classes on Monday, August 25th. The Oskaloosa Middle […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When grocery shopping, we’re pretty used to seeing that bright red fruit in the produce department. It may technically be a fruit, but many nutritionists consider tomatoes as vegetables. Mahaska County Master Gardners were at the ISU Extension talking and eating tomatoes this past week. They were also busy sharing recipes for […]
