By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – School will soon be out for the summer, but the kitchen won’t be closing. That’s because the United Way Summer Lunch Program will return throughout June and July and the Oskaloosa Community School District recently approved for the program to use the cafeteria to prepare lunches. “We met with […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When the world seems to be falling apart, and you pick up your phone and dial 911, you want help to arrive to your door as soon as possible. Mahaska County dispatchers hear it all: the cries of a mother whose child is in distress or a suicidal person as they make […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Building minds to help innovate and build the future is the premise behind STEAM. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. The arts were added to STEM, in order to provide a more rounded learning experience. The ISU Extension Office offered STEAMfest 2017 at the Musco Technology Center on the […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The acclaimed U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a free concert at the George Daily Auditorium on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The concert in Oskaloosa is sponsored by the Oskaloosa Herald and KBOE/KMZN. These enlisted professional musicians play big band jazz, bebop, swing, and modern jazz. […]
Main Street Iowa hosted the 31st annual Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The program honored the efforts of those who work day in and day out in downtown revitalization in Iowa. The event was attended by approximately 550 individuals representing communities across the […]
by Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R) This week House Republicans expanded your personal rights and protected others. We continue to work on the budget and make choices that balance government necessity and your pocketbooks. Below you will find some helpful information concerning some issues the legislature is addressing. What HF 517 Does and Does Not […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Who would have guessed that writing an essay at 1am would get you an opportunity to speak one-on-one with an Iowa standout. “I didn’t think anything would come of it,” says Hannah Hirl. It was frustrating, as students from Oskaloosa High School started Tweeting out photos of the Hollywood stars being at […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Spring is here and it’s time for a two-wheel checkup before hitting the road. Take some time this month to do an inspection of every family member’s bicycle. Each bicycle should be properly sized for the rider and the rider should demonstrate their ability to control the bicycle effectively. […]
A crowd of nearly 300 attended the Annual Tenco Awards Banquet on Friday evening at the Ottumwa High School cafeteria, in this Tenco’s 52nd Anniversary of service to people with disabilities. The event honored business and industry, civic organizations, benefactors, Tenco staff and individuals served by Tenco. Achievers and Believers was the theme of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – After 9 decades, many would call the Osky Relays a tradition, making participation and records all the more special, especially fighting a very stiff wind. Oskaloosa Boys Track Head Coach Mike Sterner said, “Our Indians made more strides of growth, including breaking 2 meet records, and likely qualifying for the Drake Relays […]
