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YMCA Hosts Halloween Fun Night

There was many activities for kids at the Mahaska County YMCA Fall Family Night Out.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The doors to the Mahaska County YMCA had many scary creatures enter this past week. The YMCA hosted the Halloween Fall Family Night Out. It featured many different games for kids to play, pumpkin carving, pumpkin drawing, a bounce house, and of course candy. There was also a costume competition, which included […]

Koening Eagle Scout Project Wraps Up

Nicholas Koening poses at St. Mary's Parish as his Eagle Scout project begins to wrap up.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Things were taking shape in front of St. Mary’s Parish in Oskaloosa on Saturday morning, as Nicholas Koening and assistants helped to put the finishing touches on Koening’s Eagle Scout project. Koening wanted to do something to benefit his church family in Oskaloosa. To get to this point, Koening said it had […]

Local Group Working To Make Some Shade

Volunteers work to plant trees in Oskaloosa on Saturday. Trees Forever and other volunteers planted 150 new trees,

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The cool and very windy morning on Saturday found dozens of volunteers working to plant trees in portions of Oskaloosa. Craig Coen, Chairperson of Oskaloosa Trees Forever was busy planting trees between the sidewalk and curb. Coen said adding those trees back is extremely important since so many Ash trees have been […]

Indians Seal District Title With Win Over South Tama

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Indians are District 7 Champions after a win over South Tama on Friday night. It’s been since 2006 that the Indians were outright champions of their district, and Head Coach Jake Jenkins and his team were obviously happy to end that drought. The first half of the game belonged to the […]

Pate And Brown Speak About Secure Elections

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses midterm election policy and security this past week.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate stopped by the Mahaska County Courthouse this week to talk about the upcoming mid-term election and the policies that have been implemented to safeguard the vote. Pate said that it’s critical that Iowan’s still vote by paper ballot, and not the internet, so that there is […]

Fundraiser Hopes To Help Local Law Enforcement Stay Safer

Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fundraiser is underway to help Oskaloosa police officers get additional body armor, in order to counter the threat of a shooter with a long rifle. Oskaloosa Police Officers already have some of the best soft body armor available to them, but the mother of an officer, Amy DeKleine, saw the need […]

New Stadium signage at Lacey Park Reflects Powerful Mahaska Community Partnership

New signage at Lacey Community Stadium

Leaders at William Penn University and Oskaloosa High School Excited About Strong Relationship (OSKALOOSA, Iowa) —The signage celebrates the activities of William Penn University and Oskaloosa High School. The Stadium, named Statesmen Community Stadium, features both the Oskaloosa Indian and William Penn school logos. The field and track—together with the press box, hospitality suite, and […]

52577 Scholarship Receives Donation While Looking For The Next Leaders

Vernie Wells shares why it was important for him to be a part of the 52577 Scholarship Fund.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 52577 Scholarship can trace its roots back to December of 2006 when a lead donor opened a fund with Edward Jones with a $10,000 donation after several classmates had just celebrated their 30th class reunion. By December of 2007, the balance had swollen to $51,000, growing to $129,362.00 as of December […]

World Food Prize Lecture Continues At George Daily

James North (left) introduces Dr. Howarth Bouis (right) for the Annual World Food Prize lecture at George Daily Auditorium.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University invited everyone to take part in the annual World Food Prize Lecture this past Wednesday. The lecture is part of the annual World Food Prize Month, and this year featured Dr. Howarth Bouis. Dr. Bouis is the Founder and Director of the HarvestPlus Program which is coordinated by the […]

Traffic Flow Along With Storm And Sanitary Sewer Center Stage At Council Meeting

Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday evening as they tackled storm and sanitary sewers, as well as traffic flow changes. The council heard from MCRF’s MacKenzie McCarty as she presented their 3rd quarter report to the council which included the Mahaska County Soccer Club and their 200 participants. […]

           

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