OSKALOOSA, Iowa – With colder weather and the Christmas season approaching, Mahaska County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Stevens urges residents to pay extra attention to fire safety at home. Space heaters, Christmas lights, overloaded outlets, and heating equipment can all be dangerous if not used correctly. Stevens recently visited Oskaloosa News to talk about these […]
Oct 26 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After years of trying to add more housing, Oskaloosa has seen a major jump in residential development. The city issued building permits for 143 housing units last fiscal year. That’s more than seven times the usual 20 new units the city sees in a typical year. Shawn Christ, Oskaloosa’s Development Services Director, […]
Oct 26 2026 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON, Iowa – Sometimes, a bit of help with an electric bill, water bill, or other household expense can mean everything to a family trying to make ends meet. For over ten years, New Sharon resident Ralphi Munson has offered this kind of support to people in the area through her holiday tradition, the […]
Oct 24 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In 1998, a small section of concrete marked the start of what is now 13 miles of recreational trails around Oskaloosa. Today, these trails link neighborhoods, parks, and important parts of the community’s history. Recently, Lindsey Holmburg and Makenzie Burk from MCRF visited the Oskaloosa News studio to talk about how the […]
Oct 23 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Students in the Oskaloosa Community School District have a lot to celebrate, from a historic marching band achievement to the start of winter sports. Oskaloosa Activities Director Jamie Jacobs recently stopped by the Oskaloosa News studio to talk about student accomplishments, upcoming events, and his plans to keep improving the district’s extracurricular […]
Oct 23 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Ben Wilker has always dreamed of being a dad. Now, this Oskaloosa father has a shot at making it official, with a $25,000 prize, a national TV appearance, and the title of Super Dad. But Wilker says he may have already gotten the most important vote in the whole competition. His seven-year-old […]
Oct 22 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – This Saturday, Eveland Access Campground will be filled with Halloween costumes, decorated pumpkins, carnival games, and many decorated campsites as Mahaska County Conservation hosts its annual Halloween Bash. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th, from 1 to 9 p.m. at Eveland Access Campground, located at 2890 Galeston Avenue near Oskaloosa. […]
Oct 22 2026 | Posted in
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With the holiday season coming up, the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is inviting everyone to help keep downtown Oskaloosa bright and festive this Christmas. You can now buy tickets for the annual Turn on the Lights Raffle, which helps fund the holiday lights around Oskaloosa’s downtown square. This year’s raffle offers 20 different prizes, […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Climb, a nonprofit in Oskaloosa, has already started getting ready for Christmas. The group helps families who are dealing with money problems, emergencies, and other tough situations. The organization is gathering Christmas gifts for kids, planning fundraisers, and getting ready for its yearly Give It Up Christmas program. It also keeps […]
Oct 18 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County has set Saturday, Nov. 14 for the seventh annual Mahaska Connect event. This year’s theme is “Building a Foundation for your Future.” Mahaska Connect will be held at Fellowship Bible Church, 1000 A Avenue West in Oskaloosa from 9-1 p.m. As in past years […]
Oct 18 2026 | Posted in
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