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Musco’s Growth in Oskaloosa Is About More Than New Buildings

Musco corporate headquarters in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Musco is expanding its downtown Oskaloosa operations with a new product reliability facility, additional space in Penn Central Mall and plans for a community green space.

Dirt Dog Promotions Brings Redneck Rally Energy Back to Southern Iowa Fair

Red Neck Rally (photo courtesy Denis Currier)

OSKALOOSA — For 10 years, Chris Menninga and Dirt Dog Promotions have built a different kind of motorsports event in Oskaloosa, starting with a simple idea: take inexpensive cars, build a rough dirt track and give drivers and fans a night they would not see at a regular race. The Redneck Rally started with a […]

Week of Wonder to Offer Free Activities Across Oskaloosa

Edmundson Pool (City of Oskaloosa image)

OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group will host its first Week of Wonder from July 20 through July 24, giving residents and visitors free activities at several locations in Oskaloosa. The event is designed to encourage people to visit local attractions and businesses. It also invites them to try something new in the […]

Oskaloosa Voters May Decide New 10-Year Street Tax in September

Oskaloosa City Hall

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa City Council members are considering a plan that would ask voters to approve a new property-tax levy for street work. The discussion is planned for tonight’s city council meeting beginning at 6 pm inside city hall. If the council approves the election resolution, voters would decide the question in a special city […]

UNITED WAY CONNECTS COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Ben Peiffer and Clow Valve volunteer Rick Flattery work to install a door on one of the new Habitat for Humanity homes this past week.

OSKALOOSA — In Mahaska County, one organization works behind the scenes to connect people, support programs, and help meet community needs. That organization is the United Way of Mahaska County. United Way acts as a central hub for the community. It works with local businesses, government leaders, and nonprofit groups to identify needs and help […]

New Mahaska Health Cardiologist Dr. Kofi Osei Performs First Pacemaker Implementation

Dr. Kofi Osei and Surgery Services care team members perform first pacemaker implementation at Mahaska Health

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Cardiologist and Electrophysiology specialist Dr. Kofi Osei to their Cardiology team. Since joining Mahaska Health in May 2026, Dr. Osei has reached a significant milestone by performing the hospital’s first pacemaker implantation. Introducing this service at Mahaska Health expands regional access to advanced cardiac care. Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease […]

Iowa’s New 60 mph Rural Speed Limit Takes Effect, But Drivers Should Watch for Signs

A 55 mph sign remains in place along an Iowa roadway as Iowa road agencies continue reviewing and updating speed limit signs following the state’s move to a 60 mph default speed limit on many rural paved roads.

OSKALOOSA — Iowa drivers are adjusting to a new default speed limit on many rural paved roads after Senate File 378 took effect July 1. The law raised Iowa’s default speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on roads where a different speed limit has not been set. The change mainly affects two-lane paved […]

Outer Limits Truck Repair Ready to Welcome Trucking Community Back to Oskaloosa

Saif Grafke (left) and Brett DeBruin (right) sat down with Oskaloosa News to talk about the upcoming No Limits Truck Show that will take place at the Southern Iiowa Fairgrounds.

OSKALOOSA — When Brett DeBruin attended truck shows around the Midwest a few years ago, one thought kept coming back to him. “Why can’t we do something like this in Oskaloosa?” Last summer, that idea became reality. Outer Limits Truck Repair hosted the first No Limits Truck Show at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds, drawing truck […]

Mahaska County Conservation Highlights New Recreation Projects, Prairie Restoration and Statewide Conservation Funding

Chris Clingan, Executive Director - Mahaska County Conservation

OSKALOOSA — Mahaska County Conservation continues to expand outdoor recreation opportunities while restoring natural habitats across the county, according to Executive Director Chris Clingan. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Clingan discussed several ongoing projects, including the completion of the Environmental Learning Center playscape, improvements at White Oak Lake, restoration work at Eddyville Sand […]

Musco Named Official Sport Presentation and Broadcast Lighting Provider for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Musco Named Official Sport Presentation and Broadcast Lighting Provider for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games (photo provided)

OSKALOOSA AND LOS ANGELES – Musco Lighting today announced it’s been named the Official Sport Presentation and Broadcast Lighting Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Musco will bring field of play lighting as well as sports presentation entertainment lighting excellence to the Games. “Musco’s first involvement with lighting Olympic venues […]

           

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