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A Year in Pictures: Oskaloosa Student Council Launches Calendar to Support Leadership

Oskaloosa High School Student Council freshman Camryn Bowie delivers a copy of the council’s new K-12 activity calendar to Madonna Bowie, owner of Bridget’s Public House and one of the local business sponsors whose coupons are featured in the calendar. Proceeds from the $20 calendar support student leadership programs at Oskaloosa Schools.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School’s Student Council has turned a simple idea into a full-scale community project with the release of its K-12 activity calendar, offering families a yearlong snapshot of student life while raising funds to support student leadership opportunities. The $20 calendar is packed with photos of students from preschool through high […]

Oskaloosa Schools to Launch New Bound Scheduling Platform for Activities

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa parents, students, and fans will notice a new look when they check the activities schedules this fall. Beginning Aug. 25, Oskaloosa Schools will move from the decades-old rSchool scheduling platform to Bound, a modern, all-in-one activities hub that will provide schedules, rosters, statistics, and more in one place. The change comes […]

Oskaloosa School Board Advances Charter Grant, Expands SRO Program

Oskaloosa Community School Board

Oskaloosa, Iowa — The Oskaloosa School Board approved several key initiatives during its regular meeting on August 12, including the pursuit of a state charter school grant, expansion of its school resource officer (SRO) program, and updates to employee and operational handbooks. Charter School Grant Application Board members unanimously approved an intent to apply for […]

Musco Expanding with New Product Reliability Building at Former Spencer Site

Musco Corporation is expanding its footprint in Oskaloosa with the construction of a new product reliability building at 500 High Avenue West

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Musco Corporation is expanding its footprint in Oskaloosa with the construction of a new product reliability building at 500 High Avenue West, a site once home to the H.L. Spencer building. The project, proposed by Industrial Development, LLC—a Musco-affiliated entity—received unanimous approval from the Oskaloosa Planning & Zoning Commission during its August […]

Holmberg Wins At-Large Council Seat in Special Election, Eyes November Run

August 2025 Oskaloosa City Council Special Election.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Andy Holmberg secured a decisive victory Tuesday night in a special election to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Oskaloosa City Council, earning 448 of the 673 total votes cast. The special election was triggered earlier this summer after Nicholas Ryan submitted a petition to fill the vacancy left by former […]

City Council Deadlocks on 8th Avenue West Project; Development Agreement and Other Key Items Delayed

Oskaloosa City Hall

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (August 4, 2025) — The Oskaloosa City Council reached a stalemate Monday night on whether to proceed with the long-debated reconstruction of 8th Avenue West. With a 3–3 tie, the motion to approve the final plans and award the contract failed, pushing the decision to a future meeting. The proposed project includes resurfacing […]

Mahaska County Supervisors Advance SE Connector Project, Approve Law Enforcement Agreements

Mahaska County Courthouse

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (August 4, 2025) — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved a series of agreements and licenses during Monday morning’s meeting, including updates to the longstanding law enforcement partnership with the City of Oskaloosa and several items related to the Southeast Connector Project. Updated Law Enforcement Agreements Finalized Supervisors approved an amendment to […]

Kyle Larson Runs Away With $21,000 and Fifth Front Row Challenge!

Kyle Larson cashed $21,000 in his fourth Front Row Challenge Victory in Oskaloosa Monday (Paul Arch Photo)

Lee Goos Jr. Wins IMCA Racesaver Feature by Bill Wright Oskaloosa, IA, Monday, August 4, 2025 –It looked like it might be a repeat of the battle from a year ago between Kyle Larson and Corey Day at the 30th Annual American Rebel Light Front Row Challenge Presented by Country Builders Construction and SeaFoam Motor […]

City Council Candidate Q&A: Manny Garcia Shares Background, Priorities, and Vision for Oskaloosa

Manny Garcia at a recent city council meet and greet.

1. Background &; Personal Lens Help voters connect with who you are and what you stand for. 1. Tell us about your work history and how it has shaped your priorities. Manny – For most of my adult life I have worked in the field of Christian Ministry, specifically for the Friends Church, first as […]

City Council Candidate Q&A: Andy Holmberg Shares Background, Priorities, and Vision for Oskaloosa

Andy Holmberg at a recent city council meet and greet.

1. Background &; Personal Lens Help voters connect with who you are and what you stand for. 1. Tell us about your work history and how it has shaped your priorities. Andy – I’ve worked since I was fourteen years old.  My parents taught me the value of work and doing the best you can […]

           

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