Students from Indian Hills Community College decided to give back to their community as their fall project. The students in Wapello Hall joined Tenco staff members on November 9 to do some needed yard work at one of Tenco’s residential homes. The nine students raked leaves, trimmed bushes, and cleaned up the yard. Students were […]
by Allison McGuire The Queen’s Cartoonists, a “six cat” swing band visiting Oskaloosa High School from Queens, New York, were greeted Thursday morning by a rush of students setting up their instruments for third period, while Louis Armstrong played in the background. The Cartoonists would later play a concert at the George Daily Auditorium, but […]
The press releases involving this incident are below the updated article. Charges Filed Against Four Kansas City Individuals Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police conducted a felony stop on a black Scion with Missouri license plates after the report of an armed robbery at William Penn University. Officers located and stopped the suspect vehicle in […]
OSKALOOSA- The Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission met in regular session November 10. Among items for discussion among the commission was the 2017/2018 commission budget. At the onset of the meeting, Robinson expressed concerns over the reporting of the September emergency management commission meeting by an area news agency. Robinson said that the reporting misrepresented […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A fire at the old Swims building turned the southeast corner of the Oskaloosa square into a eyesore, as the community wondered what, if anything would return to that part of town. Recently, True Value opened it’s doors, and owners Brian and Glenda Booy have a strong commitment to not only the […]
by Allison McGuire Parking spots were at a premium in downtown Oskaloosa last Thursday night, as job seekers connected with the more than fifty employers gathered for the second annual Community Job Fair, held in the Penn Central Mall. The event was sponsored by the Mahaska County Agricultural and Rural Development Division of the Oskaloosa […]
Central Reformed Church will be hosting the 15th annual Oskaloosa Community Thanksgiving Meal at noon on Thanksgiving Day (November 24th). The meal is free and open to the entire community. In recent years nearly 250 people have been served on Thanksgiving, and organizers are expecting even higher numbers this year. The meal features traditional Thanksgiving […]
The 2nd Annual Mahaska County 4-H Festival of Trees will take place during Oskaloosa Main Street’s Storybook Christmas Festival in the Penn Central Mall on Thursday, December 1 happening before, during, and after the Lighted Christmas Parade and Painting with Lights. There will be lots to see and do at the Christmas Festival, including free […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Veterans walked down the red carpet, greeted by individuals finely dressed and with warm, welcoming smiles. “It’s a community event”, said Clete Hjorth, Manager at Hy-Vee in Oskaloosa. Hjorth and the Oskaloosa Hy-Vee welcomed veterans, their spouses and families with the red carpet treatment to breakfast. The annual breakfast is something veterans […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The New Sharon Fire Department was dispatched to a call of a house on fire at 309 North Pine in New Sharon on Friday morning, and ultimately, four fire departments ended up helping at the scene. An Oskaloosa fighter was one of those first on scene, when he heard the call […]
