Oskaloosa, Iowa – Changes took place to the Friday After Five community gathering, over the offerings of past years. This year, patrons of the beer garden, along with others, can enjoy the shade and seating available in the central park, versus standing in the street. Oskaloosa Chamber Director Valinn McReynolds spoke to Oskaloosa News about […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is in the middle of a 99-county tour, and is facing a re-election bid challenge for 2016. This past week, Grassley stopped by Mahaska Health Partnership as part of the 99-county tour, now dubbed the ‘Full Grassley’ by Republican Presidential Candidates. Staff members from MHP offered up questions […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Keo-Mah Genealogical Society needs the public’s help to keep their library open. The group recently turned to the crowd funding website ‘GoFundMe’ to help in raising the funds needed to pay down their debt, in turn making it easier for the group to stay in operation. The Keo-Mah Genealogical Society […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (June 2nd, 2016) – No racing occur on Wednesday at the Southern Iowa Speedway this week because the speedway hosted Thursday Night Thunder featuring the Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models. All five IMCA divisions on the card for a Weekly Points Night. The Night was sponsored by Shawn’s Hay Grinding, […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group invites you to join them June 3rd, July 8th, and August 5th from 5pm-10pm for Friday after Five. 2016 will be the 13th year for Friday after Five in Oskaloosa. This year the event will see some changes and new concepts based on feedback from last year. The […]
ELECTION FACT SHEET PRIMARY ELECTION Election Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Poll Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Voter Eligibility To vote in a Primary Election, one must be a U.S. Citizen, 18 years Requirements: of age and a registered voter residing in Mahaska County Voter Registration Registration forms must be postmarked by Monday, Deadlines: […]
Summer Lunch Program Gets Underway Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program is once again getting underway, all in an effort to help kids who may live with food insecurity. “Changes are happening this year for the program,” says Martha Comfort, Director of the Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program. “We have upped our game on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Remembering the ultimate sacrifice made by those in uniform in the defense and protection of our country is the reason for the Memorial Day holiday. In Oskaloosa, veterans started gathering at the American Legion Post #34 early on Monday morning for their annual march from the post to Forest Cemetery. Led by […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Members of the William Penn community and Oskaloosa residents gathered at the former location of the Old Main William Penn building, on the corner of College Avenue and Penn Boulevard, near the College Avenue Friends Church in Oskaloosa. The commemoration ceremony marked 100 years since the devastating fire that broke out at […]
The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce its 2016 round of grant awards. The total amount distributed was just over $90,000 and benefitted 19 different projects throughout Mahaska County. The funding source for these grants comes from the Iowa Legislature, which passed a law that required a distribution of a portion of […]
