Tenco is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1965, that currently serves over 300 people with disabilities. Tenco’s mission is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities that will develop and maintain independence in all areas of their lives. Mahaska County joins 5 other counties where Tenco presently has office locations. “I am excited to continue […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Christmas spirit is spreading and Nashville recording artists Kassie and Ben Wilson recorded and produced the fun, light-hearted song “about a crazy family around the holidays,” says Kassie. The video for the song titled “Season Greetings” was directed by Ben, an Osky native and husband to Kassie. Kassie says, “This was […]
Pella, Iowa – Calls for help went out just before 10am on Thursday, December 1st, as reports came in of a vehicle that had crashed into the local Wal-Mart store. Authorities say the truck crashed into the front doors of the grocery side of the store, located at 1650 Washington St. Sgt. Nathan Ludwig, with […]
Main Street Oskaloosa 29th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade “A Storybook Christmas” honors many winners from a field of nearly 60 entries! First Place Winners “Judges Choice” – Mahaska “Children’s Choice – 1st Christian Reformed Church Most Outstanding Large Business – Musco Sports Lighting Most Outstanding Medium Business – Bank Iowa Most Outstanding Small Business – […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The sirens went off and the warnings went out just before 4 PM Monday afternoon, for reports of a tornado in the northern portion of Mahaska County. Mahaska County Emergency Management Director Jamey Robinson said that a Mahaska County Deputy spotted a tornado on the ground in the northern portion of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Young Ambassador Contest has been a staple of the downtown Christmas festivities for nearly 30 years. This year, the 2016 Young Ambassador Princess is Aubree Bunnell, daughter of Stephanie Gott and Cody Bunnell. The Prince is Caleb Linder, son of Mike and Alisha Linder. The proceeds this year will go to […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Enjoy a live adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved film that brings new life to the poignant story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls, with “It’s A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre!” This Christmas classic is at the George Daily Auditorium on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. This clever stage […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For many retailers in the Oskaloosa area, the start tof the Christmas shopping season was a good one. At the Book Vault, shoppers were finding their way into one of the most unique shopping locations in Oskaloosa. April Gorski, Manager at the Book Vault, said things had been busy like they hoped. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The downtown in Oskaloosa will be painted in lights this holiday season, when over 150,000 LED lights will be switched on at the annual lighted Christmas parade. Dan Brice, with DB Landscape, was one of those individuals responsible for bringing the light display to town. Brice and a friend of his pitched […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – At Central Reformed Church, 60 volunteers filtered into the church on Wednesday to help prep for a massive community feast that takes place on Thursday. Andy Baker, from Central Reformed Church, talked about the 15th Annual Oskaloosa Community Thanksgiving meal, that started at noon on Thursday. The meal is open to any […]
