Oskaloosa, Iowa – Firefighters are known for adhering to tradition, and being guardians of the past. A new piece of equipment will change the look of the firefighters in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff took some time this past week to introduce new helmets for the Oskaloosa Fire Department. The new helmets look more […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Friday, August 2nd, 2019, at approximately 8 am, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 1466 100th Street, in rural Lynnville (Mahaska County), regarding a farm accident. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a subject had become entangled in a sweep auger, located inside […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Taste, touch, smells, and more helped preschool-age kids learn more about life as a pioneer at Nelson Pioneer Farm this week. Nelson Pioneer Farm Curator Margaret Spiegel talked about the day camps, and all the assistance from Laura DeCook, Mahaska County Conservation, to help make the best experience possible for the young […]
OSKALOOSA, IA— The George Daily’s long awaited 2019-2020 Professional Season has been announced! There’s fun and laughter for everyone this season as humor, dance, and music take our stage! New this year, the show sponsors and the Auditorium would like to recognize different groups that impact our community. A group will be highlighted as our […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – (July 31, 2019) – MidAmerican Energy Company today launched a first-of-its kind effort in Iowa to establish a network of electric vehicle fast-charging stations in more than a dozen cities throughout the state. The company plans to build publicly accessible direct current fast-charging stations, with two charging plugs per station, in […]
With the summer season waning, the holidays are drawing ever closer. The Seasonal Decorations Committee of Oskaloosa Main Street is responsible for the planning that goes into downtown holiday décor each year, including Painting with Lights. Painting with Lights – Oskaloosa’s brilliant, downtown, holiday light display will go up for the third year this winter. […]
by Nolanne Rust It’s been a couple weeks since you’ve heard from me. Truth is, a lot has been on my mind with little insight as to how I wanted to say it. I had full intention on doing an article about disrespect and our youth after a situation that left a negative impression in […]
Oskaloosa, IA— August 1, 2019 — Ratcliff & Blake Insurance Professionals Inc. purchases MidWestOne Insurance Services, effective 7/1/19. MidWestOne Insurance Services, previously owned by MidWestOne Financial Group, was based out of Iowa City, Iowa, with agencies located in Oskaloosa, Pella, Melbourne and Cedar Falls. Ratcliff & Blake Insurance Professionals, owned by Billy Blake, President, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Drum Corps International has visited Oskaloosa for the past four years, bringing their excitement and push for excellence once again to Statesmen Stadium. During the summer, thousands of young people who have a passion for music brave the summer heat and long hours, combined with a grueling schedule, to take part in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The last Saturday in July belongs to Oskaloosa’s Rollin’ Oldies Car Club as they host their annual car show on the square in downtown Oskaloosa. Greg Johnson was just finishing up handing out a slew of awards to car owners for the Rollin’ Oldies Car Club on Saturday when Oskaloosa News caught […]
