Young Ambassador Winners Announced! The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in an enjoyable event at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. In attendance were 11 contestants and their families and friends. The Young Ambassador Contestants were introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio. The YMCA Cardio Drummers provided […]
The Oskaloosa Police Department has named Officer Jennifer “Jenna” Arriesgado as its Officer of the Year for 2024, a recognition made even more meaningful by its unanimous support from her supervisors. Officer Arriesgado’s exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the community earned her the prestigious title. Born and raised in Ottumwa, Arriesgado is a proud […]
The 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 7th in downtown Oskaloosa, starting at 7:00 pm. “Our team is thrilled for this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade theme, ‘Twinkling Christmas,’” says Oskaloosa Main Street Director, Angie Foster. “It’s the perfect opportunity for our community to come together and showcase their creativity while […]
DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Dustin Hite as a district judge in Judicial District 8A. Hite, of New Sharon, Iowa, serves as the mayor of New Sharon, and is a partner at Heslinga Law Firm. He received his undergraduate degree from Central College and law degree from the University of […]
Oskaloosa’s annual “Turn on the Lights” event illuminated the downtown square, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Angie Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director, welcomed attendees on behalf of Oskaloosa Main Street and the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group. She expressed gratitude to the community for joining the celebration and acknowledged the contributions of Bruce […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Oskaloosa Community Schools is launching a nationwide search for its next Director of Activities, a role beginning in summer 2025 to further strengthen the district’s athletics and extracurricular programs. This search aligns with the district’s mission, “Engaging ALL Students to Embrace the Power of Learning,” and underscores Oskaloosa Schools’ dedication to providing […]
If you have not placed your monetary votes for your favorite Main Street Young Ambassador prince and princesses, now is the time! Eleven local children ages three through kindergarten are seeking support to become this year’s Young Ambassadors. Voting for contestants will close on Monday, December 2 at 11 am. Local merchants sponsoring the children […]
The community gathering known today as Coffee & Conversation has a storied history under its former name, Eggs & Issues. For decades, this beloved event provided Mahaska County residents with a platform to connect with their elected officials, discuss pressing concerns, and learn more about policies affecting the local, state, and national levels. The format […]
How Oskaloosa Schools Laid the Foundation for Hollywood Aspirations PADUA, Italy — Two Oskaloosa High School alumni are turning their creative dreams into reality while working on a film set in Italy. Brooke Richardson and Will Campbell, both juniors at William Penn University and graduates of the OHS Class of 2022, credit their high school […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 21, 2024 – The concern over the use of school property was recently addressed by members of the public to the Oskaloosa School Board, and the Board then held a special session to let the public know that a controversial proposal wasn’t getting their approval. Oskaloosa News reached out to Oskaloosa […]
