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 […]
OSKALOOSA – According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nearly 65 million Americans will be freelancers, temps and independent contractors by the year 2020. Stepping outside the comfort zone of being employed to build upon the dream of being a business owner cannot be easy. The Exchange for Entrepreneurs in Mahaska County has talked […]
Players are outside and enjoying the company and fresh air. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Pokémon Go is a game played on your smart phone that requires you to walk around the real world, picking up virtual items that are visible on your phone display. It’s much like geocaching, but on steroids. In Oskaloosa and most places […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the second year in a row, thousands of people turned out to listen to local praise and worship bands and, this year, special guest Aaron Shust. Andy Baker, with Central Reformed Church, and one of the coordinators of the event, spoke with Oskaloosa News about the massive response to the day. […]
