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AMERICANA DUO MY ONE AND ONLY PREMIERES DEBUT ALBUM “THE PAST YEAR” TODAY

My One And Only, a Nashville-based duo emerging on the Americana music scene, released their debut album “The Past Year” today to all major online retailers. The album is produced by Grammy Award-nominated Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes,) and features all original songs by the duo – husband and wife Ben and Kassie Wilson.

Grammy Award-nominated Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes) Produced the Project My One And Only, a Nashville-based duo emerging on the Americana music scene, released their debut album “The Past Year” today to all major online retailers. The album is produced by Grammy Award-nominated Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes,) and features all original songs by the duo – […]

Mahaska Health Partnership Raises Awareness Of Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness participants took to Penn Central Mall on Friday because the weather outside was rainy and cool.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The weather in Oskaloosa was less than pleasant on Friday for the annual fundraiser and awareness walk around the square to support breast cancer procedures. With the rain falling and the colder than normal temps, the walk was moved inside the friendly confines of Penn Central Mall. Julie Hartke is the Director […]

Harrison Talks About Getting His Start At Penn

Damon Harrison attended William Penn Homecoming 2018 and shared with Oskaloosa News some of his thoughts about the school and Oskaloosa.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn Homecoming is a time when the past and present share memories. One of those alumni back to share in the experience is New York Giants Defensive Tackle Damon Harrison. Harrison is a 2012 graduate of William Penn University, and was an undrafted pick that the New York Jets signed. Harrison […]

Indians Continue Quest For Outright District Title

Oskaloosa's Cole Henry takes off down field against the Knoxville Panthers en route to a 42-6 victory Friday night.

Knoxville, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians were off to a slow start on Friday night against the Knoxville Panthers. The Indians were 30 point favorites but only scored 7 points in the first quarter of play, due in part to the Panthers grit, and some costly penalties. “I thought they controlled the clock well in […]

E911 Board Hears From Their Attorney And Passes Security Audit

Members of the E911 Board heard about the recent security audit and the upcoming litigation brought by the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors against the Board.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County E911 Board met on Thursday evening at the Iowa State Extension Office. The board discussed the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors legal petition that has been filed against the E911 Board. Nick Maxwell is the attorney for the E911 Board and representing them in court against the Board of […]

Supervisors Taking Bids On Radio System

Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk expressed concern that only one bid was received for the new radio system, and wanted to find out why Motorola declined to submit a bid.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met in special session on Tuesday to discuss their plans for a new radio system for Mahaska County. The debate about the new system and its funding has boiled for nearly 2 years and was discussed and studied for almost 2 years before that. The Mahaska County Board […]

Indians Stun Pella In A Rain Soaked Battle

The celebration erupted when Oskaloosa defeated Pella 36-35 on a gutsy 2 point conversion play in overtime. Photo by Denis Currier/Oskaloosa News

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Pella Dutch have had the Oskaloosa Indians number for the past 12 years. Both teams were eyeing the District 7 title, which includes an automatic birth into the state playoffs. The weather had already moved up the game time by over an hour and a half, and then the lightning delayed […]

Coffee With A Cop Facilitates Communication And Understanding

Members of law enforcement and the public had an opportunity to get to know each other outside of an emergency situation.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Tucked inside the Brickhouse Cafe, law enforcement gathered for some coffee and conversation with the community they serve. The hope in bringing law enforcement and the community together over a cup of coffee is to facilitate that conversation in a neutral location where both law enforcement and community members can hear and […]

Oskaloosa Enjoys Healthiest State Walk

The 2018 Healthiest State Walk took place on Wednesday at noon. Several people made laps around the square in Oskaloosa as part of it.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa residents took part in the Healtiest State Walk, which is an initiative that got its start back in 2011, and over those 7 years the past 3 have had participation from all 99 counties. When the initiative was first put into place, Iowa ranked 19th in 2010. By 2016, it had […]

Book Sale Helps Provide Money To Educate

The AAUW Book Sale begins on Thursday morning.

AAUW [American Association of University Women] Book Sale Recycles Books And Helps Women Get An Education utilizing scholarships at William Penn University. Also helping out is the Friends of the Oskaloosa Public Library. Oskaloosa, Iowa – October means it’s time for the AAUW Book Sale inside of Penn Central Mall. Volunteers spend all year sorting […]

           

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