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The Climb Prepares for 3rd Annual “Shoe’s and Do’s” Event, Bringing Hope and Confidence to Local Kids

Volunteers from Outer Limits Truck Repair and The Climb gather for a group photo at Beacon United Methodist Church after moving hundreds of donated shoes, hygiene items, and supplies in preparation for the upcoming “Shoe’s and Do’s” back-to-school event. (submitted photo)

BEACON, Iowa – Volunteers and community members came together this past weekend to prepare for the 3rd Annual “Shoe’s and Do’s” event, a back-to-school outreach that provides free shoes, haircuts, and hygiene kits to children in need. The event, hosted by The Climb and sponsored by Give It Up, Mahaska, will be held August 2nd […]

Sweet Corn Serenade 2025 Brings Community Together Indoors

Volunteers roast some of the approximately 1800 ears of corn available at Thursday nights 'Sweet Corn Serenade'.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The 2025 edition of Sweet Corn Serenade looked different than usual as weather concerns shifted the annual event from downtown Oskaloosa to the Penn Central Mall. Organizers made the decision early in the day to move the event indoors due to the potential for thunderstorms later that evening. The change of venue […]

Three Candidates Field Questions, Share Vision at Oskaloosa Council Forum

'Speed Dating for a City Council-member' was hosted at Bridget's Public House on Tuesday evening.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The three candidates vying for Oskaloosa’s vacant At-Large City Council seat—Nick Ryan, Andy Holmberg, and Manny Garcia—gathered at Bridget’s Public House on Tuesday evening, offering residents a chance to ask questions and hear directly from those hoping to help guide the city’s future. The event, billed informally as “Speed Dating for a […]

From Canned Corn to Insulation: The Long Life of Oskaloosa’s H.L. Spencer Building

The former H.L. Spencer - Western Grocer Company building in Oskaloosa—later used by US Fiber and now owned by Musco Lighting—continues to be dismantled brick by brick. Once a hub for canned goods and insulation production, the structure is now in the final stages of demolition, revealing its layered industrial past.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A familiar industrial landmark in Oskaloosa’s 600 block of High Avenue West is now undergoing demolition, but its brick and mortar tell a much longer story—one that stretches back more than a century. Known to many in recent years as the US Fiber building, and now owned by Musco Lighting, the structure […]

Oskaloosa City Council Advances Infrastructure and Environmental Initiatives

Oskaloosa City Hall

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council convened in regular session on Monday, July 21, addressing a variety of infrastructure, environmental, and administrative matters during a session held at City Hall. Community Comment Highlights 8th Avenue West Concerns Public comment opened with discussion on the condition of 8th Avenue West. A resident addressed the council […]

Supervisors Table Resolutions, Suspend Hearing on Horse Trespass Case

Mahaska County Courthouse

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning, July 21, 2025, handling a slate of annual fiscal housekeeping matters and temporarily resolving a long-standing animal control issue involving escaped horses on Galeston Avenue. Routine Business and Budget Resolutions The board unanimously approved several resolutions and agreements related to the start of […]

Oskaloosa Concert on the Square Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Free Community Celebration

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

Oskaloosa’s downtown square will once again be filled with music, food, and family fun this Labor Day weekend as the 10th annual Concert on the Square takes place on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The event has grown into one of the city’s largest annual gatherings, second only to the Christmas parade in overall attendance. This […]

Oskaloosa Historic Homecoming of 168th Infantry’s Company H

Located at South 1st at Rock Island Railroad. A celebration for the soldiers returning from World War I. (image from the Chuck Russell Collection)

This article sprang from a post on a local history page, ‘Early History of Oskaloosa, Iowa.’ I enjoy the knowledge and history shared by many on these pages. Oskaloosa, Iowa — On May 14, 1919, an estimated 20,000 people gathered in Oskaloosa to welcome home the men of Company H, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42nd “Rainbow” […]

2025 Southern Iowa Fair Brings Racing, Music, and Community Highlights to Oskaloosa

4-H and FFA participants had much to be proud of during the fair.

OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair is underway, with grandstand events, free entertainment, youth showcases, and a new court of queen contestants giving locals plenty of reasons to head to the fairgrounds through Saturday, July 19th. Racing fans can look forward to the 7th Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race on Wednesday, July 16th, at the […]

Special Election Scheduled to Fill Vacant Oskaloosa At-Large Council Seat

2024 Mahaska County Iowa ballot

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A special election will be held on August 5, 2025, to fill the vacant At-Large Oskaloosa City Council seat following the resignation of Council Member Charlie Comfort. The City Council voted to hold a special election after receiving a valid petition requesting that voters decide who will fill the seat. Prospective candidates […]

               

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