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Kayakers Found Safe

First responders searched the Des Moines River Sunday night for a pair of missing kayakers. The two individuals were found safe.

Eddyville, Iowa – A pair of kayakers were found safe after being reported being late to their destination. Mahaska County Sheriff Russ VanRenterghem said a group of three had departed Eveland Access along the Des Moines River and had stopped to rest on a couple of different sandbars. With the low water levels, paddling their […]

Oskaloosa Celebrates Independence Day

Pictured is the Barnhart family enjoying the fireworks from the soccer fields located on the grounds of the Lacey Sports Complex. (Barnhart photo)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community gathered at the Lacey Complex on Sunday evening to enjoy the fireworks provided by Musco. The display started around 10 pm, with several people enjoying the stadium seating that Statesmen Stadium provided. Pictured is the Barnhart family enjoying the fireworks from the soccer fields located on the grounds of the […]

Fundraiser At Oskaloosa Public Golf To Help Young Person Fight Cancer

Bentley DeGeest (submitted photo)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Leisure activities are the plan for nearly everyone as Independence Day approaches. Some of those activities include hitting the golf course and raising some money for a young person battling cancer. Matt Saville’s grandson, Bentley DeGeest, son of Shantiera DeGeest, has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer. Friends wanted to find a […]

Good Neighbor Pharmacy Announces Mahaska Drug of Oskaloosa, IA as a Pharmacy of the Year Finalist

Mahaska Drug (submitted image)

Iowa-based pharmacy is one of three nationwide up for the award You can vote for Mahaska Drug by following this LINK – https://www.mygnp.com/pharmacyoftheyear/ Oskaloosa, IA., (June 28, 2021) – Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a national independent pharmacy network and a part of AmerisourceBergen, today announced that Mahaska Drug of Oskaloosa, Iowa is a finalist for its […]

Oskaloosa High School Hires New Football Coach

Oskaloosa Indians

Oskaloosa High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Doud as the new high school head football coach, pending board approval. Brett who is a 2003 Oskaloosa High School graduate, was a 3A 1st team all-state defensive back for the Indians in 2002-03. Doud was also the 2003 Shrine Bowl MVP. After high […]

Mahaska County Republicans Host Declaration of Independence Reading

The Mahaska County Republicans hosted a reading of the Declaration of Independence on June 29th, 2021.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the second year in a row, a group of civic leaders took the opportunity to read the Declaration of Independence from the east side of the Oskaloosa Band Stand. The reading, organized by the Mahaska County Republican Central Committee, drew approximately 200 people once again. The group also heard from pastor […]

Oskaloosa Fireworks Scheduled For 10 pm On July 4th

Saturday night fireworks display at the Lacey Complex in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

This year the Lacey Recreational complex has opened the stadium for seating for viewing the display. The display will begin at 10 pm. The concessions stand will be open for snacks and drinks. You may also bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spread out on the grass areas surrounding. In case of rain, the […]

The George Daily Finding More Ways To Bring The Arts Alive

Shelter House A at Edumundson Park in Oskaloosa.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The setting on Sunday afternoon was a peaceful one. Birds were chirping, and family members laughed as they fished  in the nearby pond at Edmundson Park. Allison and Andy McGuire with the George Daily were busy making final checks for featured fingerpicking troubadour Dang Felton. Felton’s style meshed with the natural ambiance […]

Performers And More Set For Tuesday Fundraiser

Xavior Harrelson Missing Person Poster hanging in a downtown Montezuma business.

Grinnell, Iowa – It’s been over a month since 11-year-old Xavior Harrelson disappeared “on or about May 27th” in Montezuma. Since that time, no indication as to what has happened or where Harrelson may be has surfaced. A reward fund was set up at Montezuma State Bank to help produce “information that leads to the […]

BBQ4Badges Planning For A Fifth Year

Team 'Meat Sweats' during BBQ4Badges 2021.

 Oskaloosa, Iowa – BBQ4Badges was held on June 18th and 19th, and the funds raised from the cook-off help local first responders with needs they may have. Wyndell Campbell is one of the co-creators of the event, and he spoke to Oskaloosa News about this year and what changes may be in store for […]

           

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