A Community Conversation on the Future of Oskaloosa Oskaloosa’s City Council Candidates Forum brought residents face-to-face with local leaders and challengers to discuss taxes, housing, economic development, and the city’s vision for the future. Hosted by Oskaloosa News at Penn Central Mall, the event offered a detailed and often candid exchange between Mayor David Krutzfeldt […]
Oct 10 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on October 6, 2025, addressing a full agenda that spanned public works, housing, community development, and long-term environmental planning. The meeting, presided over by Mayor David Krutzfeldt, reflected steady progress on several initiatives that have been in motion for months, along with renewed discussion […]
Oct 9 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on October 6, 2025, handling a wide range of business that included property settlements, infrastructure planning, and updates on key county projects. Supervisors Mark Groenendyk, Steve Wanders, and Chuck Webb were present. Resident Raises Concerns Over Lacey Highway Project The meeting opened […]
Oct 9 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the first time in well over a decade, an Oskaloosa girls tennis player has earned a spot in the Iowa High School State Singles Tournament. Senior Loghan Edgar didn’t just make school history — she reminded everyone that hard work, composure, and quiet confidence still matter in high school sports. The […]
Monday, October 6 Book Signing with Jamie Hulker — 10:00 AM–5:00 PM — Stepping Stones & Eagles Nest, Oskaloosa Airport Commission — 4:30 PM — Oskaloosa Municipal Airport, 2973 Urbana Ave City Council Regular Meeting — 6:00 PM — Oskaloosa City Hall Council Chambers National 4-H Week (Day 2) — 8:00 AM — Mahaska County […]
Oct 5 2025 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 29, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Oct 5 2025 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health is inviting the community to their annual Women’s Health Night. This year’s Women’s Health Night will take place on Tuesday, October 14th, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa, IA. The Health Fair for attendees will be from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm, with dinner seating and program to […]
Oct 5 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – Many roadblocks to services exist for those who are homeless, sleeping in their cars or tents, or living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions, lacking utilities, or on the verge of losing their housing. Love INC of Mahaska County, a partnership of local churches, wants to help break down those barriers through Mahaska Connect. This […]
Oct 5 2025 | Posted in
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by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 2, 2025 Iowa Soybean Association President Tom Adam urged the Trump administration, in a statement Thursday, to prioritize a trade deal with China and to support soybean farmers who are without their biggest market. China typically buys 60% of global soybean exports, and the U.S. used to be […]
Oct 4 2025 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 30, 2025 Some of Iowa’s private universities are touting increasingly large and diverse student bodies as enrollment numbers for the 2025 fall semester are confirmed, statistics college officials attribute to their efforts to subdue sticker shock and ensure all students feel welcome. Universities from Orange City to Des […]
Oct 2 2025 | Posted in
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