OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska Health is finalizing a years-long laboratory upgrade that will significantly shorten the turnaround time for test results. The upgrade, which includes the installation of new diagnostic instruments and a redesigned patient draw area, is part of a larger effort to manage growing test volumes and reduce reliance on outside labs. Lab […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — While the world reeled in the final throes of World War I, a newly-built cargo freighter quietly left the San Francisco docks bearing the name of a Midwestern town far from any ocean: USS Oskaloosa (ID-3800). She served only briefly and never saw combat. But the ship — named after Oskaloosa, Iowa […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Iowans will have more freedom than ever before to light consumer fireworks this summer, as a new state law takes effect on July 1. The law, Senate File 303, blocks cities and counties from enforcing bans or restrictions on fireworks on three key days each year: July 3, July 4, and December 31. Previously, many […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A new event is set to bring truck enthusiasts, families, and community members together at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds on June 28–29 for the inaugural No Limits Truck Show, hosted by Brett DeBruin and his team at Outer Limits Truck Repair. The two-day event, which is free to the public, will feature […]
In a bold and highly coordinated overnight airstrike, the United States military, under direct orders from President Donald Trump, launched a precision attack on three of Iran’s most fortified nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—marking the largest deployment of stealth bombers since the early days of the War on Terror and the first-ever combat use of […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The 2025 edition of BBQ for Badges once again brought crowds, camaraderie, and competition to downtown Oskaloosa, all in support of area first responders. Held on the historic town square, the annual event featured dozens of BBQ teams competing for top honors while raising funds and awareness for the extra needs of […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Community members gathered once again for Mahaska Health’s 6th Annual Men’s Health Event and Tractor Ride on June 21, an event that blends rural tradition with a focus on preventative care for men. Among the returning participants this year was Phil Sereg, who had missed the previous ride after being diagnosed with […]
Did Oskaloosa, Iowa, Elect The First Woman To Political Office? OSKALOOSA, Iowa — In one of the most unusual and little-known moments in local political history, a woman named Nancy Smith was elected mayor of Oskaloosa during a municipal election in 1862—but declined to serve. The event, while initially treated as a joke, remains one […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council met on June 16, 2025, for a regular session filled with infrastructure, fiscal, and personnel decisions impacting the community. The meeting began with the formal swearing-in of Andy Holmberg, who assumed the role of At-Large City Council Member, having been appointed earlier this month. A large portion of […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened on Monday, June 16, 2025, approving several items ranging from intergovernmental agreements to insurance renewals and committee appointments. The meeting took place in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse and was live-streamed for public access. Law Enforcement Center Agreement with City of […]
