OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a busy classroom at Oskaloosa High School, students huddle in groups, debate robot designs, sketch parts on laptops, and swap components across tables. The energy is palpable, and thanks to a $10,000 grant from Musco, the school’s robotics program is not only thriving but also forging a direct link between local […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Leah Bruxvoort, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, to its Occupational Health team. Leah Bruxvoort is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience, bringing a strong background in occupational health, walk-in care, and urgent care to support patients and families. Having been born at Mahaska Health and being […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 24, 2025 The corn and soybean harvest is complete in Iowa, according to the final U.S. Department of Agriculture crop report. Producers, meanwhile, remain concerned about the cost of inputs, commodity prices and markets. The report said Iowa corn harvest, at 99% of acres harvested, is “virtually” complete. […]
From Dawn to Dusk: Oskaloosa Plans A Most Festive Day OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight the community’s warmth, creativity, and showcasing the […]
The holiday season in Oskaloosa is officially underway after the community gathered on the downtown square for the annual “Turn On The Lights” event. Families filled the sidewalks around the square as the sun went down. Children pointed at the dark buildings, waiting to see them glow. Parents and grandparents visited with friends and neighbors, […]
“You Don’t Find This Everywhere:” Durham Applauds Oskaloosa’s Collaboration OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham walks through downtown Oskaloosa, she doesn’t speak like a visitor. She talks as someone who has been watching the community’s steady rise for years, someone who sees the long arc […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska County Juvenile Court joined more than 400 locations across the United States on Tuesday in celebrating National Adoption Month, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness for children in foster care who need permanent homes and to honor the joy adoption brings to families. Judge McAvan presided over five adoptions during […]
The Climb, a local outreach effort connected with Give It Up, Mahaska, is asking for volunteers and donations as it works to support families in Mahaska County during the holiday season and beyond. This year, volunteers at The Climb are preparing Christmas for 293 children. Each child on the list will receive gifts that are […]
Oskaloosa–For the first time in 13 years, the William Penn football team is headed to the postseason as it will host Texas Wesleyan in the First Round of the 2025 NAIA Football Championship Series. The No. 13-seeded Statesmen (10-1) will be hosting the No. 20-seeded Rams (7-4) on Saturday at noon at Statesmen Community Stadium. […]
United Way of Mahaska County has finished its annual Winter Coat Drive, and the results show a growing need across the community. The organization also reports an increase in families seeking food support as the cost of living continues to rise. United Way Director Michella Friesen provided information to help explain what local families are […]
