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CEW Brings Oskaloosa Connections and Wrestling Legends to Bridge City Slam VIII

Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and other wrestling stars are scheduled to appear at Central Empire Wrestling’s Bridge City Slam VIII on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The Legends Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m., followed by wrestling at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and include fan fest admission. Some autograph and photo opportunities carry additional charges.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Austin Bayliss grew up seeing Road Dogg and Billy Gunn rise to fame on national television and on October 3rd, he is bringing them to southeast Iowa for an event which links wrestling’s past with wrestlers who are still establishing their careers. Central Empire Wrestling will be holding Bridge City Slam VIII […]

Youth Outdoor Field Day Returns Saturday at Russell Wildlife Area

Mahaska County Conservation Looks Ahead to Fall Programs and Outdoor Activities

OSKALOOSA – Kids will have the chance to fish, build kites, and explore nature this Saturday at the 23rd annual Youth Outdoor Field Day, hosted by Mahaska County Conservation at Russell Wildlife Area. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon on September 12 at 2254 200th St., just north of Oskaloosa off U.S. […]

Musco to Celebrate 50 Years With Community Event in Downtown Oskaloosa

Musco will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community event from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the Oskaloosa Square. The celebration will include live music, family activities, food, an outdoor movie and a downtown light show. Graphic courtesy of Musco.

On September 19, the celebration will include live music, family activities, food trucks, a showing of “Field of Dreams,” and a Musco light show. Musco is marking 50 years in Oskaloosa with a community event that will have live music, family activities, food trucks, an outdoor movie, and a special light show downtown. The Musco […]

USAC Silver Crown Series Returns to Iowa Speedway with Inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8

Iowa 100

The USAC Silver Crown Series will return to Iowa Speedway for the first time since 2015 with the inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8, following the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race.

Golden Gander Club Builds on a Legacy of Community Giving

Golden Gander Club

The new Golden Gander Club is bringing men together to pool financial resources and support projects that benefit Oskaloosa and Mahaska County.

Musco Invests in Future with New 34,000 Square-Meter Manufacturing Facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Pictured is the Musco team and representatives with Modon and MISA who attended the open house in June.

Musco has opened a new manufacturing facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to produce lighting systems for youth recreation fields, stadiums and other sports venues across the region.

Book Vault to Transition to New Owners Later this Summer

Book Vault will be transitioning with new owners Kelsey & Jeff Jacobs.

OSKALOOSA, IOWA (July 13, 2026) – We at Book Vault have been enjoying celebrating 20 years in business this year. It’s all thanks to our wonderful customers and community support. We feel it’s important for a community to have an independent bookstore. Independent bookstores give communities access to books, information, ideas, a gathering place, and […]

NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest Set for Downtown Des Moines on August 6

NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest Set for Downtown Des Moines on August 6

Free event features driver appearances, show cars and free Deardorff Sweet Corn for the first 500 guests, provided by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Hy-Vee NEWTON, Iowa (July 7, 2026) – NASCAR is bringing back its high-octane excitement to the heart of downtown Des Moines with NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest on Thursday, August 6. […]

Upcoming Summer Programs with Mahaska County Conservation

Mahaska County Conservation Board

We hope you can come and join us for these FREE summer programs! Paws-itively Fun Selfie Scavenger Hunt Thursday, July 9 6:00-7:00 pm Environmental Learning Center Grab your dog and your cell phone and join us for a fun and unique outdoor adventure! As you explore, use the scavenger hunt list to find different items […]

Dirt Dog Promotions Brings Redneck Rally Energy Back to Southern Iowa Fair

Red Neck Rally (photo courtesy Denis Currier)

OSKALOOSA — For 10 years, Chris Menninga and Dirt Dog Promotions have built a different kind of motorsports event in Oskaloosa, starting with a simple idea: take inexpensive cars, build a rough dirt track and give drivers and fans a night they would not see at a regular race. The Redneck Rally started with a […]

           

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