OSKALOOSA — When Brett DeBruin attended truck shows around the Midwest a few years ago, one thought kept coming back to him. “Why can’t we do something like this in Oskaloosa?” Last summer, that idea became reality. Outer Limits Truck Repair hosted the first No Limits Truck Show at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds, drawing truck […]
OSKALOOSA — Mahaska County Conservation continues to expand outdoor recreation opportunities while restoring natural habitats across the county, according to Executive Director Chris Clingan. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Clingan discussed several ongoing projects, including the completion of the Environmental Learning Center playscape, improvements at White Oak Lake, restoration work at Eddyville Sand […]
Giant Aliens, Lanterns, UFOs, and Community Creativity Set to Fill Downtown Oskaloosa OSKALOOSA — The Uplifting Puppet Festival is returning to Oskaloosa tonight and Saturday during Art on the Square. Organizer Brant Bollman says this year’s event will be bigger, stranger, and more interactive than ever before. The 2026 festival, themed “Out of This World,” […]
OSKALOOSA — When Aleksandra Nagorna moved to Oskaloosa as a third grader, she struggled to find her place. Today, the Oskaloosa High School graduate is an award-winning composer whose music can be heard in films, theater productions, orchestras, and community performances across Iowa. Nagorna recently composed the original score for the feature film “Jury of […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Police Department has officially welcomed a new four-legged officer to its ranks following the retirement of longtime K9 Duke. K9 Sgt. Austin Rogers recently introduced his new partner, Rodie, a 2½-year-old police dog that has already begun serving alongside him after completing extensive training in Canada. Rodie replaces Duke, who retired […]
DES MOINES — A new ownership group is working to reshape the Des Moines Whiskey Festival, with plans to expand the event into a three-day celebration of whiskey, food, music, and Iowa culture. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News and the Whisky Friends podcast, festival organizers shared their vision for the future of the […]
OSKALOOSA — Residents interested in conservation, parks, wildlife, water quality, outdoor recreation and environmental education will have an opportunity to help guide future projects during the Regional Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly on June 11 in Oskaloosa. The public meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY — While local voters selected nominees for county offices Tuesday, they also played a significant role in determining the winners of several legislative, congressional, and statewide primary races. The most direct impact for Mahaska County residents came in races for the Iowa Legislature, where local voters helped determine who will advance to the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY — Mahaska County voters went to the polls Tuesday to select Republican nominees for several county offices that will appear on the November general election ballot. The most closely watched local race was the Republican primary for the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors, where three candidates competed for two nominations. Chuck Webb received […]
OSKALOOSA — When school lets out for the summer, many students look forward to swimming pools, vacations, camps, and time with friends. Educators and librarians, however, often focus on something else: keeping children reading. That goal is at the heart of the Oskaloosa Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, which officially kicked off June 1 and […]
