A Mahaska County family is starting over after a gas line accident led to a serious house fire on Elba Avenue late in the afternoon on November 30, 2025. The Bussey Fire Department says the fire began while a man was working on a gas line inside the home. Bailey and Austin and their four […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is bringing back its Coffee & Conversation series in early 2026, giving local residents a chance to hear directly from city, county, and state leaders about issues that matter to Mahaska County. The events will be held at Smokey Row, 109 S. Market Street in Oskaloosa, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced during a fun and festive ceremony at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. Sixteen young contestants, along with their families and friends, gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Master of Ceremonies Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio introduced each Young […]
Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Jem J. Hof, MD, a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist, to its Orthopaedics team. Dr. Hof brings more than three decades of experience in electro-diagnostics (EMGs), musculoskeletal medicine, joint and spine care, and complex rehabilitation to the community. Dr. Hof provides outpatient evaluation and treatment for stroke […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa Community School District is taking a hard look at whether it should stay in the Little Hawkeye Conference or move to a different conference in the future. Earlier this year, the Little Hawkeye Conference voted to add two more schools starting with the 2026–27 school year. Both of those schools have […]
OSKALOOSA – For more than 35 years, the Oskaloosa Police Department’s Christmas Giving Tree program has helped make sure local children have presents to open on Christmas morning. The long-running effort brings together law enforcement, businesses, and volunteers to support families who need a little extra help during the holidays. This year, the Giving Tree […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Arts leaders from across the nation converged on Oskaloosa to see how a rural Iowa community is harnessing the power of the arts to strengthen education, build partnerships, and shape its economic future. The gathering was part of the Professional Development Institute (PDI), an annual conference hosted by the National Assembly of […]
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. […]
