Oskaloosa, Iowa – The National Weather Service warned emergency personnel and the public on Tuesday that the slow moving weather system would cause flash flooding. The storm that hit Oskaloosa on Tuesday afternoon dumped nearly 3 inches of rain, with a reported near 4 inches of rain by homeowners on the south side of Oskaloosa. […]
OSKALOOSA – William Penn University is proud of the opportunities and partnerships it has formed with students and the Oskaloosa community over the years. This summer at the Southern Iowa Fair in Oskaloosa, the university plans to showcase some of the projects that have benefited not only the students of the university, but also the […]
Clearing the threat and tending to the injured in a quick and secure way was the focus of a three-day long training course for first responders. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Shots rang out in the Oskaloosa Middle School on Thursday, as police, fire, and EMS along with emergency management got together in training to learn how […]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016, 10 am TO 4 pm Rendezvous means gathering, and men and women who live and demonstrate the skills of the 1840 Iowa Frontier will be gathered together around the pioneer buildings and homes of Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa. Over 50 re-enactors are expected to display their wares, demonstrate […]
OSKALOOSA – Excitement has filled the air since William Penn University’s Athletic Band program announced that a competitive marching and music event will return to Oskaloosa at a much higher level than ever before. “Drum Corps Mid-America” is a competition between four of the best Open Class Drum & Bugle Corps from across the U.S. […]
For the second time in three years, the Oskaloosa Indians softball team will vie for the state 4A title. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians softball team has bounced back from a slump at the end of the regular season, and they have their sights set on nothing less than a championship. With the team […]
Toppled tractor trailer and heavily damaged structure along with heavy tree damage are some of the reports. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The severe weather slammed into Oskaloosa just before 1:30 in the afternoon, with winds in excess of 70 miles-per-hour, torrential rains and some lightning. When the rain settled, residents were left to clean up the […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Jason Tipsword, the only certified stage combat teacher in the state of Iowa, joins the George Daily Youth Theatre this week as a guest teacher. Tipsword works with the “Performer’s Journey” camp, which is geared toward actors who want to learn more of the disciplined art of theatre. On the first day, […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform on Oskaloosa’s historic bandstand on Thursday evening at 8 p.m. This week, the band will be under the direction of Gidget Utterback and Nathan Smith. Utterback teaches Music at Keota and Fremont, and plays alto saxophone in the city band. Smith teaches music at Twin Cedars and plays oboe […]
OSKALOOSA – “Discover Your Summer,” the Mahaska County YMCA’s Summer Camp series, is going strong with increased attendance this year over last and plenty of exciting activities still to come. Kim Stutting, the Y’s new Youth Coordinator said each week so far has averaged 35 campers. She attributes the higher numbers to each week’s full […]
