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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Cardiologist and Electrophysiology specialist Dr. Kofi Osei to their Cardiology team. Since joining Mahaska Health in May 2026, Dr. Osei has reached a significant milestone by performing the hospital’s first pacemaker implantation. Introducing this service at Mahaska Health expands regional access to advanced cardiac care. Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease […]
OSKALOOSA AND LOS ANGELES – Musco Lighting today announced it’s been named the Official Sport Presentation and Broadcast Lighting Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Musco will bring field of play lighting as well as sports presentation entertainment lighting excellence to the Games. “Musco’s first involvement with lighting Olympic venues […]
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, June, Mahaska Health is hosting its 7th annual Men’s Health Screening Event and Tractor Ride. The event will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Mahaska Health Fairgrounds. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Mahaska Health will provide free health screenings and educational resources. Tractors will be […]
OSKALOOSA — A flight over Oskaloosa and Pella recently provided more than scenic views. It also offered a chance to hear the story behind Open Air Education, an Iowa-based effort aimed at helping more people discover aviation and pursue careers in the industry. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Jeff and Elizabeth Jorgensen shared […]
The World Center of Racing will be the largest sports facility in the world and first major motorsports facility in North America with Musco’s LED lighting system DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – Daytona International Speedway today announced a transformative, venue-wide LED lighting project that will introduce the next generation of lighting technology to the “World Center […]
Mahaska Health welcomed over 70 community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders to a free cancer education presentation and discussion as part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. The event took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa with an option to attend […]
Wayne VanMersbergen, a Mahaska County Master Gardener was inspired by a green roof established on a birdhouse featured on a webinar this winter. He was inspired by it enough to install a Green Roof on a Birdhouse he constructed. He wants to inspire others to do the same. Come learn about the project at his […]
