Mahaska Health is excited to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The 14th annual Run in the Sun event will begin at 7:00 am on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at the Statesmen Community Stadium […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release The City of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming 2025/2026 Urban Deer Hunting season, to be held within the Oskaloosa city limits. The 2025/2026 hunting season will run from September 20th, 2025, through January 10th, 2026. During this season, qualified hunters will be allowed to harvest deer within the […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council convened in regular session on Monday, July 21, addressing a variety of infrastructure, environmental, and administrative matters during a session held at City Hall. Community Comment Highlights 8th Avenue West Concerns Public comment opened with discussion on the condition of 8th Avenue West. A resident addressed the council […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning, July 21, 2025, handling a slate of annual fiscal housekeeping matters and temporarily resolving a long-standing animal control issue involving escaped horses on Galeston Avenue. Routine Business and Budget Resolutions The board unanimously approved several resolutions and agreements related to the start of […]
Oskaloosa’s downtown square will once again be filled with music, food, and family fun this Labor Day weekend as the 10th annual Concert on the Square takes place on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The event has grown into one of the city’s largest annual gatherings, second only to the Christmas parade in overall attendance. This […]
This article sprang from a post on a local history page, ‘Early History of Oskaloosa, Iowa.’ I enjoy the knowledge and history shared by many on these pages. Oskaloosa, Iowa — On May 14, 1919, an estimated 20,000 people gathered in Oskaloosa to welcome home the men of Company H, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42nd “Rainbow” […]
OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair is underway, with grandstand events, free entertainment, youth showcases, and a new court of queen contestants giving locals plenty of reasons to head to the fairgrounds through Saturday, July 19th. Racing fans can look forward to the 7th Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race on Wednesday, July 16th, at the […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A special election will be held on August 5, 2025, to fill the vacant At-Large Oskaloosa City Council seat following the resignation of Council Member Charlie Comfort. The City Council voted to hold a special election after receiving a valid petition requesting that voters decide who will fill the seat. Prospective candidates […]
OSKALOOSA — A new state law that prohibits nearly all handheld use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving is now in effect across Iowa. Law enforcement agencies, including the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, have pushed for stricter distracted driving measures for years to address the growing number of crashes linked to phones. […]
The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors held its regular meeting this month at the George Daily Auditorium, covering a full agenda that included routine approvals, strategic planning updates, policy changes, and construction project progress. Following the standard opening procedures, the Board reviewed and approved a consent agenda that included staff resignations and new […]
