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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students from across the area are headed back to school. North Mahaska and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont headed back to school on August 23rd. They were joined back in the classroom by the students of Oskaloosa Christian School. Oskaloosa Community School and William Penn University students start classes on Monday, August 25th. The Oskaloosa Middle […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When grocery shopping, we’re pretty used to seeing that bright red fruit in the produce department. It may technically be a fruit, but many nutritionists consider tomatoes as vegetables. Mahaska County Master Gardners were at the ISU Extension talking and eating tomatoes this past week. They were also busy sharing recipes for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Members of the Mahaska County E911 Service Board and members of the Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission each held a meeting on Thursday night. The E911 Service Board is comprised of representatives from the various emergency departments that serve within the Mahaska County area. The Emergency Management Commission is made up of […]
I attended middle school open house in Oskaloosa the other night. I’d like to lie and say I don’t have a middle schooler….. but I guess I really do. I am and always have been a firm believer in “bloom where you’re planted”, “supporting the home team”, and other phrases like that which ultimately tell […]
Oskaloosa Christian School welcomes three new teachers this year: Monica Zevenbergen, Kindergarten; Tricia VanRoekel, 1st Gr, and Ellen Wubbels; Music (not pictured). Mrs. Zevenbergen and Mrs. VanRoekel are both recently married and new to Oskaloosa–Mrs. Z from the Minneapolis area and Mrs. Van Roekel from 25 years at Timothy Christian in Wellsburg, IA. Oskaloosa Christian […]
