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Student-Run Broadcasts Are A Learning Experience

Oskaloosa, Iowa – You might be sitting in front of your television watching the local high school sporting event on MCG Channel 7, or on your phone while on the go. Many folks may not think about how they got that content, but one group of students thinks about that often. The Oskaloosa Video Production […]

CERT Team Continues To Serve And Grow A Decade After Its Start

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County CERT Team is a group of volunteers who come together to serve the people of Mahaska County, and its first responders. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness. After storms hammered Mahaska County earlier this year, these volunteers showed up with gloves, […]

Long-time Oskaloosa Police Officer Retires After 34 Years

Oskaloosa, Iowa – There was a feast and a celebration filled with smiles, handshakes, and tears. Some of those were tears of joy, while other tears were of sadness. Oskaloosa Police Lieutenant Troy Boston hung up his belt and took off his badge for the last time on Friday. At 1 o’clock pm, he took […]

Local American Legion Remains Advocate Of All Veterans

The Oskaloosa American Legion (file photo/Ginger Allsup)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The American Legion Post #34 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, officially known as the Harry L. Anderson American Legion Post 34, has been serving the community’s veteran members since the days following World War I. Today, the post and its members continue to be there, not only for their veteran members but all veterans […]

Indians Come Out On Top Over The Eagles

by Jamie Brockman Oskaloosa opened the football season with a 29-22 win over Pella Christian at Lacey Stadium Friday night. As usual, week one exposed some areas that need improvement; however, there were plenty of bright spots for the Indians. Losing quarterback Cole Henry and running back Casey Hill to graduation, who combined for over […]

Aaarrrggghhh! It’s The End Of Summer Showcase

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Pirate Summer Art Camp Student Exhibition was held last week at the Oskaloosa Art Center. The closing was a way to celebrate all of the hard work and talents the students put into their creations during the art camps held at the center over the summer. Students could then take their […]

A Lunch And Learn About Chief Mahaska

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Conservation hosts a lunch and learn OWLS (Older, Wiser, Learning Seniors) program once a month at the new environmental learning center east of Oskaloosa. This month, the topic was about Chief Mahaska and the Ioway Indians. Mahaska County Conservation Naturalist Laura DeCook lead the discussion about Chief Mahaska and […]

Oskaloosa Recognized In New Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund

Oskaloosa Community School Board

Governor Kim Reynolds announced the first 13 recipients of the new Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund, a matching grant designed to help employers carry out solutions to help their employees achieve postsecondary training and education. The first round of Employer Innovation Fund Grants will distribute over $400,000 in funds to employers across the state. […]

Comedy Night at the George Daily Auditorium with Pat Hazell!

OSKALOOSA, IA –Comedian and Seinfeld writer, Pat Hazell, returns to Oskaloosa! Recognized for his genuine Americana humor, he makes nostalgia laugh out loud funny. From an early addiction to card tricks (up to three packs a day) to his recent divorce living happily ever after, Pat uncovers his own record with humor, heart, and humanity. […]

Suspect Remains At Large After Dangerous Chase

Albia, Iowa – Law enforcement from multiple agencies have converged on a location just north of Albia, Iowa, searching for an individual that is accused of stealing a truck from Osceola, Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says that they spotted the truck in Pella. While waiting for a second car to assist, the suspect allegedly […]

           

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