OSKALOOSA, Iowa — More than 90 student leaders from 10 southeast Iowa schools met at Oskaloosa High School on Wednesday for the Southeast District Officer Boot Camp, a training day focused on helping executive board officers lead their councils. “We are training the trainers,” said OHS teacher Kim Gile, who serves as executive director of […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Youth Sports Foundation will hold its annual “Old Shoe Game” on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. The community event will take place at 498 North 2nd Street in Oskaloosa and will combine football, food, and fundraising to support the fight against breast cancer. The matchup will feature Osky1 […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Excitement is building in Mahaska County as United Way prepares for its annual Day of Caring this week, an event that mobilizes volunteers to complete service projects across the community. This year’s effort will include 29 projects at a variety of sites. Volunteers will assist residents at their homes, paint the playground […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa School Board worked through a full agenda during its regular meeting on September 9, 2025, at the George Daily Auditorium, covering staffing updates, facility projects, financial planning, and policy revisions. The meeting began with standard approvals of minutes, financials, and claims before the board turned its attention to personnel matters. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — September 2, 2025 — The Oskaloosa City Council moved through a full agenda Tuesday night, addressing infrastructure contracts, financial approvals, a major development agreement, and the city’s updated strategic plan. Consent Agenda Actions Council members approved the August claims, reports from city commissions, and minutes from prior sessions. Liquor license renewals were […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on September 2, 2025, in the third-floor conference room of the courthouse to review claims, licenses, contracts, and hear public concerns on proposed agricultural development and cemetery preservation. Public Concerns Raised During the public comment period, residents voiced objections to a proposed poultry and egg […]
Ottumwa, Iowa — August 29, 2025 The Oskaloosa Indians opened their football season on the road Friday night against Ottumwa, dropping a hard-fought 7–0 contest in a defensive struggle. Both teams leaned on their defenses, with the game ultimately decided by a single long touchdown run midway through the third quarter. First Half: Stalemate in […]
Oskaloosa, IA — 8/29/25 — The Uplifting Puppet Company is delighted to announce the first-ever event in its new community puppetry series, Puppets in the Park, featuring the internationally recognized puppeteer Liz Joyce. Join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Woodhaven Amphitheatre in University Park for an enchanting afternoon of […]
Youth Outdoor Field Day Russell Wildlife Area Saturday, September 13, 2025 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Generations have grown up loving the Youth Outdoor Field Day hosted by Mahaska County Conservation. — Now it’s time to make new memories with your kids! Come out to the Russell Wildlife Area located just north of Oskaloosa at […]
Iowa’s First District is the manufacturing heart of our state, and I was proud to lead a Made in America Manufacturing Tour to showcase the real results we are delivering for workers, businesses, and families. From Indianola to Pella to Muscatine, I met with employees, managers, and industry leaders who are already seeing the benefits […]
