OSKALOOSA- Congressman Dave Loebsack recently swung through Oskaloosa for a campaign stop. Loebsack is running for a sixth term in office. He is running against libertarian-turned Republican, Christopher Peters. Loebsack said that if he wins re-election, he doesn’t believe there will be a mandate. “I don’t know what kind of a mandate there will be, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Clow Valve in Oskaloosa donated $800 this past week to make a February field trip possible for PBIS, or Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. Oskaloosa Middle School Assistant, Principal Mark Scholes, spoke about the generous donation by Clow: “They’ve been a good partner, not just for the community as a whole, but […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The fall has been busy around Oskaloosa High School. Football, volleyball, band and drama are but a few of the activities. The OHS students are performing the fall play called ‘Game of Tiaras’. According to director Kathy Akers, the performance is a spoof with Disney princesses based upon the popular show ‘Game […]
The City of Oskaloosa Wastewater and Public Works Departments have partnered with HR Green to start mapping and inspecting sanitary and storm sewer manholes and stormwater inlets and outlets. HR Green will start mapping and inspecting these sewer systems beginning the week of November 7, 2016 and will conclude by the end of June 2017. […]
The Oskaloosa Police Department is asking help from the public with identifying the individual or individuals responsible for slashing tires on nine different vehicles within the city. This activity has been taking place since October 25, 2016. If anyone has any information regarding these incidents they are asked to contact the Oskaloosa Police Department at […]
Healthiest State Initiative recognizes community efforts to improve health and well-being DES MOINES, IA — Oskaloosa was presented a Healthy HometownSM POWERED BY Wellmark award at the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Bringing it Home conference on Nov.1. The award recognizes Oskaloosa for their dedication and accomplishments toward meaningful health improvement initiatives in their community. “The […]
Every fall, United Way of Mahaska County hosts a fundraising campaign to raise money to support its programs, as well as its partner agencies. But this year, they’re asking for something more as well. “More than anything, we want every citizen of Mahaska County to be engaged in our community through volunteering,” said Amy Meyer, […]
Atchison, Kan.–One of the measures of a championship team is the ability to snatch victory from the hands of defeat and the Statesmen football team can now check that off its list as it rallied to knock off #22 Benedictine 19-14 in Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division action Saturday. Despite being outgained 403-253, […]
Pella, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians football team had their season come to an end on Friday night 34-14. The senior-heavy team brought a winning season and carried on a winning attitude that started with a softball state championship. For first-year head coach Jake Jenkins, the night was one tough one. Jenkins was obviously proud […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Individuals from the City of Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Community School District, Mahaska County YMCA and Mahaska Community Development Group, gathered together on October 26th to continue the discussion about the proposed center. The purpose is to continue moving forward with the project plans and the meeting was designed to refine the facility design […]
