OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a busy classroom at Oskaloosa High School, students huddle in groups, debate robot designs, sketch parts on laptops, and swap components across tables. The energy is palpable, and thanks to a $10,000 grant from Musco, the school’s robotics program is not only thriving but also forging a direct link between local […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Leah Bruxvoort, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, to its Occupational Health team. Leah Bruxvoort is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience, bringing a strong background in occupational health, walk-in care, and urgent care to support patients and families. Having been born at Mahaska Health and being […]
The Oskaloosa High School music department is getting ready for one of its biggest traditions of the year, the annual Madrigal Dessert Theater. This event has been part of the community for 21 years and continues to be a favorite for many families. More than 100 high school students will take part in this year’s […]
Friday, November 21, 2025 11:00 am – noon Environmental Learning Center The Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, November 21 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for “Storytelling by Linda Fox”. Bring a friend and settle in for a delightful time with local […]
JOHNSTON, IA — Fareway Stores, Inc. celebrated a major milestone this week after earning its first-ever Prometheus Award at the 2025 ceremony hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa. The honor marks a new chapter for the Midwest-based grocery chain, highlighting its growing impact in retail technology. Zachary Lane, Fareway’s Director of Retail Systems, received […]
OTTUMWA — The sizzle is back for the 10th annual BaconTown, Ottumwa’s one-of-a-kind bacon festival, happening Saturday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bridge View Center. Presented by Community First Credit Union and Thunder Country 96.7 KIIC, this year’s milestone celebration promises a full day of food, music, games, and hometown […]
IA Blue Star Mothers: MOMS ON A MISSION 2,700 Care Packages Ship This Week to Iowa Service Members Worldwide For the past 11 months, the Iowa Blue Star Mothers have been MOMS ON A MISSION—planning, organizing, gathering donations, coordinating volunteers, and raising $80,450 in shipping costs with military-like precision. This week, their efforts culminate as […]
Oskaloosa News Q&A: Transparency in Local Elections Ahead of the upcoming Oskaloosa School Board election, Oskaloosa News invited all candidates to participate in a written Q&A covering their backgrounds, priorities, and vision for the district. The questions were identical for every candidate and focused on issues central to local education—student achievement, fiscal responsibility, staff retention, […]
Learn about effects and treatments in ‘A Journey through Parkinson’s Disease’ educational series September 30, 2025, 11:16 am | Carol Ehlers AMES, Iowa – Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed. Frequently the spouse or other relatives first notice […]
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 […]
