Oskaloosa Public School Teachers that are new to the district were welcomed by the Oskaloosa Chamber Diplomats. Front row L-R: Alexa Wahlert, OES Special Ed; Megan Baker, OMS Special Ed; Rebecca Bock, MS & HS Teacher Librarian; Nicole Stewart, 6th Reading/Social Studies; Mackenzie Paris, OES Special Ed; Stephanie Visser, HS Science; Angie Hanson, Director of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Pete Buttigieg is currently the mayor of South Bend, Indiana and he’s hopeful he can move from city hall to the White House after November 2020. Buttigieg is polling middle of the Democratic pack with a 5.2 poll average, while Biden leads the field with a 30.5 poll average according to Real […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019. Oskaloosa School Superintendent Paula Wright gave a presentation to the Oskaloosa School Board in regards to the District, school, and individual improvement goals. The presentation was a result of questions she has fielded in regards to goals for the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board met in regular session on Monday, August 12, 2019. The Board considered the pay application to KLC Construction in the amount of $39,630.39 for work installing water line along A Ave and L Street. The motion passed unanimously. The Board then considered the pay application to Dave Schmitt […]
Oskaloosa Post Office 1902 The former Oskaloosa Post Office, located at 206 North Market Street, has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. The limestone, brick, and terra cotta building was completed in 1902 and is an example of Italian Renaissance Revival architectural style. A rear addition was added to the building in […]
by Nolanne Rust I know I probably don’t have the popular opinion here- or maybe I do but I don’t realize it because most of what we see posted or hear in passing are the negative comments on Oskaloosa. And I get it to an extent. Sometimes we really just want better for our community. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Investigators continue to search for answers in the death of 24-year-old Ashley Shafer of Oskaloosa. On August 6th, 2019, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office discovered the body of an adult female in the South Skunk River near the Glendale Access. The Oskaloosa Police Department, the Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The George Daily Summer Youth Camp just wrapped up its 20th year of providing learning opportunities for area youth. Andy McGuire, Education Director and Lead Teacher at George Daily Auditorium, spoke with Oskaloosa News about his seven years leading the Summer Youth Camp. Back in 1999, the Summer Youth Camp started as […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Off in the distance, a summer storm was rumbling its way past Oskaloosa. On the concrete areas of the playgrounds at Oskaloosa Elementary School, volunteers worked on painting activities to help inspire play when the rest of the playground is too wet to enjoy. Mary Hersom was leading the efforts, coordinating volunteers […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –With incredible weather and the support of more than 40 volunteers, the 9th Annual Mahaska Health Foundation Run in the Sun was a huge success. The event raised nearly $20,000 for the Hospice Serenity House; all while breaking a sweat and having fun along the way. Close to 350 participants, ages 3 months […]
