Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of summer are filling the parks and recreation areas of the community, as the school doors closed on the 2014-15 school year for the last time. For the Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program, that means the months of recuperation are now being implemented. After last year’s pilot program, the summer lunch […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Since last fall when the Mahaska County YMCA came to the Oskaloosa City Council looking for assistance, the future of that institution has been in question for the community. The Mahaska Community Development Group is comprised of Mahaska County citizens and business persons. Those members took on funding the YMCA with a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The voter-approved addition and renovation of the Oskaloosa Fire Station took another step forward this past week. The Historic Preservation Commission passed a resolution in favor of the design on the new addition. The design changes had been recently viewed by the Oskaloosa City Council in a work session. After clearing the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Four students from China have been calling Oskaloosa home for over 4 weeks now. The students talked about the differences between the two cultures. The four students adopted American names during their visit. Vincent, Sophie, Kassey and Rain were just returning from a day at Adventureland when we caught up with them […]
Known more for their State Wrestling and Friday Night Lights Football broadcasts, radio station KIIC was recently honored as the ‘Media Broadcaster of the Year’ for their contributions to high school baseball. KIIC (owned by Oskaloosa resident Joe Milledge) was on hand for the Iowa High School Coaches’ Association banquet held in Cedar Rapids. KIIC […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Family Practice Physician Valerie Bonnett, MD, as the newest primary care provider in the Medical Group. “Dr. Bonnett brings a unique perspective to primary care,” MHP Chief Jay Christensen said. “Her expansive experience and research on women’s health issues will partner well with services we […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (May 27th, 2015) – Mother Nature won last week but this week the Southern Iowa Speedway was granted with sunny and warm temperatures. 84 cars sign in to tame the monster half mile on Bill and Ray’s Night including 12 Iowa Sportsman Series Cars. Fans were treated with drivers walking […]
This summer the Oskaloosa Public Works Department has several streets that will be undergoing improvements. Please check out the map and the list to see if your street is set for construction this summer. If your street is under construction, please be patient as crews work to complete the improvements. Make sure to give construction […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Children of all ages are invited to kick off a summer of heroic fun at the Oskaloosa Public Library on June 1. This year’s “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Kick-Off Party will take place in the Library’s Reading Garden from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1. The “Every […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The conversation around town the past month has been the comment made by Roger Brooks at his visits about moving the Oskaloosa Bandstand. During an April press conference, Oskaloosa News asked the Brand Leadership Team about the future of the bandstand, and if it would be moved. Oskaloosa Main Street President Josh […]
