Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s never easy to start a new event. Often times it’s not until the third year that you get an idea of how well the event is really received. On Saturday, Mahaska County Recreation Foundation (MCRF) hosted their first annual Fall Fest at the 5-plex located within the Lacey Complex. “It’s crazy […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – All paws lined up and were ready to go Saturday morning for the 4th annual Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter K-9 and Dog Walk. “This is the second real one,” jokes Lindsey Sime, Executive Director at Stephen Memorial. The other two 5k events were washed out due to rain. On Saturday, there was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Helping those who make decisions better understand what it takes to keep businesses open and American workers employed is a goal at Clow Valve Company in Oskaloosa. The company regularly opens its doors to Congressmen, Senators, and candidates for office, as well as other decision makers, in an effort to help keep […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa FFA stepped up to feed a farmer this past week. It seems odd, as farmers feed the world that they might be hungry, but during the hectic harvest season, stopping for lunch can be just one more chore. The local FFA group fired up the grill and had approximately 200 hamburgers […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The fixed bus route has been in operation for over a year now in Oskaloosa, operating on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am to 5:30pm. This past week, a group of interested and involved individuals with the project got together to talk about what the future of that bus route may […]
In honor of National 4-H Week, Mahaska Masters 4-H Club members wanted to give back to the community. They decided to present a gift to the first baby born at the MHP Birthing Center during the celebratory week. Honoree Jayla Magee, daughter of Ashley McCombs and Quinn Magee of Oskaloosa, was born Sunday, Oct. 4 […]
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush brought his message of disrupting the Washington political machine to Oskaloosa Wednesday afternoon. Bush spoke to a packed crowd at Smokey Row Wednesday afternoon, often times promising to disrupt the status quo. “The power of Washington needs to shrink so we can be empowered to live lives of purpose and […]
The Oskaloosa Historical Preservation Commission met Wednesday to approve demolition of the former Wang’s building, 211 S. Market. In May, Musco Facilities Team members identified a bulge in the south wall. Subsequent inspection revealed deteriorated brick and multiple structural deficiencies that led to the decision to remove rather than restore the building. An inspection report […]
Albia Police Department Press Release Thursday October 8, 2015 approximately 12:30 a.m. a report of came into the Monroe County Law Enforcement Center of a stolen vehicle leaving the BP Station in Albia and heading north from that location. A Monroe County Deputy made initial contact with the suspect vehicle on US Hwy 5 north […]
The Main Street office of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group would like to invite you to participate in the 2015 Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade will be held Thursday night only, December 3rd at 7:00 pm. The theme this year is “An Old Fashioned Oskaloosa Christmas”. Plan now to help Main […]
