Relay for Life 2016 ended with great crowd participation and excitement. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2016 Relay for Life was held on the Oskaloosa Square on Saturday. A couple of hundred people and sponsors donated of themselves to help fight cancer. Amie Breuklander gave a heart-filled speech shortly after 10am to open the 2016 Mahaska […]
Sharing and saving nearly lost skills, but having fun along the way. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Making rope and making fine crafts from string, yarn, and other materials is someone of a lost art. A group of individuals hopes to keep the skills alive for the next generation. This past weekend, the American Ropemakers were at […]
Alley Kats working to finish community gathering point. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Alley Kats are in the middle of making the alley directly west of Chief Mahaska into a community destination. The lights have been strung and are drawing onlookers at night. The security cameras are in place, and this past week, some fresh paint […]
Quilts done with a modern twist. Oskaloosa, Iowa – At the Oskaloosa Art Center. Many different types of art forms can be found. The traditional paintbrush or pencil can easily be found, but one might not think of pulling out their sewing machine to make art. Sigourney area artist Stephanie Atwood has a different look […]
Rules and regulations can impact business growth and industry. Oskaloosa, Iowa – There’s some excitement growing in Oskaloosa, as Mahaska, known by many as Mahaska Bottling, is in the works of developing its own line of craft beer. Mahaska is also developing a tasting room experience for the community to enjoy. This past week, Iowa’s […]
OTTUMWA, Iowa — On June 25, 2016, at approximately 8:55 AM, a call came into the Ottumwa Police Department dispatch center in reference to a house fire at 416 Waverly Avenue in Ottumwa. The caller also stated that a male subject was outside shooting a rifle at the same house. Ottumwa officers responded to the […]
by Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (June 22nd, 2016) – Wednesday night was the annual Dave Lowry Memorial race sponsored by Monte Motor Parts and Nutz Graphics & Signs. Community 1st Credit Union also sponsored the night as they were handing out many items to drivers and fans in attendance. Even the youngters got to have […]
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a piece of safety equipment the Mahaska County Sheriff Reserve Posse (MCSRP) has long desired to acquire yet, the cost of a new AED was beyond their reach, until now. On March 15, 2016, Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) donated a no longer needed AED to the Mahaska County […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform their weekly concert on Thursday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Concert goers are encouraged to enjoy Supper in the Shade and play yard games, beginning at 5:30, and continuing throughout the evening. This week’s musical selections include some hits from the 70’s and 80’s: Low Rider (recorded by War), […]
