OSKALOOSA — Residents interested in conservation, parks, wildlife, water quality, outdoor recreation and environmental education will have an opportunity to help guide future projects during the Regional Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly on June 11 in Oskaloosa. The public meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 […]
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The highway between Pella and Oskaloosa looks different from the air. So do the fields, the rooftops and the town students thought they knew. For a group of Oskaloosa High School students, a May Term Discovery Flight at Pella Municipal Airport turned a class experience into something they said they will remember […]
MAHASKA COUNTY — While local voters selected nominees for county offices Tuesday, they also played a significant role in determining the winners of several legislative, congressional, and statewide primary races. The most direct impact for Mahaska County residents came in races for the Iowa Legislature, where local voters helped determine who will advance to the […]
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MAHASKA COUNTY — Mahaska County voters went to the polls Tuesday to select Republican nominees for several county offices that will appear on the November general election ballot. The most closely watched local race was the Republican primary for the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors, where three candidates competed for two nominations. Chuck Webb received […]
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OSKALOOSA — When school lets out for the summer, many students look forward to swimming pools, vacations, camps, and time with friends. Educators and librarians, however, often focus on something else: keeping children reading. That goal is at the heart of the Oskaloosa Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, which officially kicked off June 1 and […]
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OSKALOOSA — One day each year, people across Mahaska County come together to help neighbors in need. That day is known as the Day of Caring. The event is organized by the United Way of Mahaska County and will take place on September 11 this year. It gives volunteers a chance to complete service projects […]
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OSKALOOSA — For many children, summer break means sleeping in, swimming pools, vacations, and time away from school. But for some families, it can also mean losing access to one of the most dependable sources of daily nutrition. That is where the Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program steps in. Beginning June 3 and continuing through August […]
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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 […]
State Representative Barb Kniff McCulla recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about her campaign for Iowa Senate District 19, highlighting her legislative experience, workforce development efforts, education priorities, and plans for the future if elected. Kniff McCulla, who has represented Iowa House District 37 since 2023, said her decision to seek a seat in the Iowa […]
Oskaloosa- Republican Iowa Senate candidate Bob Eschliman sat down with Oskaloosa News to discuss his background, his reasons for running for office, and the issues he believes deserve greater attention in Des Moines. Eschliman, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Senate District 19, shared details about his upbringing in Iowa, his service in the […]
