Oskaloosa, Iowa – During the summer months, reading may often be the last concern for any kid, but for parents and educators, reading during the summer is a very important part of helping your child or student be ready for the next school year. The phenomenon is often called the ‘summer slide’ and it can […]
The City of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa School District continue to work towards the development and construction of a facility that would house needed preschool and recreation facilities for the community. Oskaloosa, Iowa – When the residents across Mahaska County went to the polls in early May to decide how their LOSST funds (sales tax) […]
Main Street Oskaloosa and Mahaska Communication Group (MCG) have teamed up to bring free Wireless Internet to downtown Oskaloosa. In early July, MCG installed Wireless Internet equipment downtown to allow both guests and MCG customers free access to the Internet while visiting downtown, according to Steve Burnett, MCG’s Sales and Marketing Manager. “Karen Hafner from […]
Sweet Corn Serenade enjoys a huge crowd and many compliments. Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s one of those events that begins to signal the end of summer. Sweet Corn Serenade is an Oskaloosa tradition that has continued to grow over the years, and is usually the last major event on the downtown square until the Lighted […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Performing at the top of their game, four teams in the Drum Corp International (DCI) took to the field in Oskaloosa. Each team performed their routine, perfected after hundreds of hours of practice. The DCI can be traced back more than three decades. It seeks “to promote and inspire unparalleled excellence in […]
Celebrate Oskaloosa is one more reason Oskaloosa downtown is the place to be this summer. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Southern Iowa Fair was wrapping up and Oskaloosa downtown came alive again with a multitude of activities and events. There was a splash pad built by the Oskaloosa Fire Department, a movie in the park and […]
Oskaloosa, IA: — Summer is winding down and so is the Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program. Over the course of the summer, the program has served free meals to children at 13 total sites in Oskaloosa, Beacon, and University Park. Kids who come to lunch sites also get to take part in fun, often educational activities, […]
In his second Games appearance, Vincent Ramirez takes first in the world among 14 to 15 year old boys Jul 23, 2016 Oskaloosa (Iowa) youth athlete Vincent Ramirez won four first-place finishes out of seven events in the Teenage Boys 14 to 15 age group in the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games in Los Angeles, Calif., […]
The Oskaloosa Indians Softball Team claimed their first ever state title, on just their second trip to the state tournament, with a 6-5 victory. Fort Dodge, Iowa – For Oskaloosa, there was no other option but to be in the championship game. Head Coach Jay Harms had told Oskaloosa News in earlier interviews that game […]
Oskaloosa, IA – It’s almost time to Stuff the Bus! – Operation Backpack collection boxes will begin to disappear from donation sites July 29th, but if you haven’t made your donation to the program yet, don’t worry! On Friday, July 29th, donation boxes will make their way to the North Hy-Vee parking lot, where community […]
