On August 27, Boy Scout Troop 71, chartered by the Central United Methodist Church, held their fall Court of Honor to recognize their Scouts’ achievements and rank advancements. At this Court of Honor, 16 Scouts were collectively awarded 69 merit badges and 4 National Outdoor Badges, while 3 Scouts were recognized for rank advancements. Scouts […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County community has a way of blazing a trail for others. One of those examples is the Mahaska County Agency on Aging, which will be celebrating its 45th year this October. The program started out with a sack lunch at the Downing Hotel and has continually evolved over time to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Congressman Dave Loebsack was back in town this past week, this time visiting with the staff from MCRF [Mahaska County Recreation Foundation], to find out more about the nonprofit. MCRF Executive Director Sherry Vavra and Facilities Manager Chad Rietveld spent nearly an hour with Loebsack, where they highlighted the many amenities of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the decline in recent years of milkweed, the population of the monarch butterfly plummeted. Individuals took it upon themselves to help the species survive. They began collecting the eggs, offering protection until the butterfly was ready to take flight. Minnie Richardson and her family are some of those people who have […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mother Nature was threating a washout but held off with the bad weather until after the Indians claimed their first victory of the season over the Washington Demons 30-20. Oskaloosa head coach Jake Jenkins spoke about the factor the wind played on Friday night. Jenkins said the Demons came out hungry and […]
North Mahaska Schools Concerned Students May Suffer New Sharon, Iowa – The heat and humidity of summer are still having an impact on student days at North Mahaska. The district was looking to solve that issue by adding climate control to their buildings to help student comfort, but also to help preserve the buildings themselves. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – September 4th, 2018. Local Alternative Rock Band Moonlighting (containing two members from Oskaloosa and two members from Ottumwa) had their song “Shine” selected to be included on the soundtrack of the new NASCAR Heat 3 video game coming to stores on September 7th. The young band, which played their first show back […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — An audience favorite, Artrageous kicks off the new professional season at the George Daily Auditorium on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m.! Bubble wrap, black lights, live music, dance, art, and paint splattered everywhere – Artrageous is off the hook! Imagine an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. […]
YMCA PROCLAMATION Designating the month of September 2018 as “YMCA Appreciation Month” in Oskaloosa, Iowa. WHEREAS, the YMCA is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through three areas of focus: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility WHEREAS, the Mahaska County YMCA in Oskaloosa, Iowa serves our residents with the help of 200 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Every year, William Penn University hosts a vendor fair, where community businesses, nonprofits, and other services get a chance to introduce themselves to the students. Michelle Purdum was happy to be a part of the community fair day, believing it’s important for herself to interact with the William Penn community. “They are […]
