The Oskaloosa City Council held its regular meeting on August 5, 2024, at City Hall, with Mayor David Krutzfeldt presiding. The meeting opened with an invocation led by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All council members were present for the session. Public Comments During the public comment period, Alicia Helm of 401 […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Oskaloosa Community School District (OCSD) is taking significant steps to enhance its educational infrastructure and improve student attendance. In a recent board meeting, the district discussed the proposed issuance of $5.5 million in School Infrastructure Sales Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, as well as updates to the district’s attendance policy […]
Oskaloosa, IA – On August 3rd, the vibrant town of Oskaloosa will be abuzz with excitement as Central Empire Wrestling (CEW) brings live professional wrestling to the heart of the city at the Penn Central Mall. This thrilling event marks a significant milestone for CEW, which has been an integral part of the Oskaloosa community […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – After decades of planning and anticipation, the Southeast Connector Project, designed to enhance connectivity and traffic flow around Oskaloosa, is finally moving towards realization. The project aims to connect Highway 63 on Oskaloosa’s south side to Highway 23, alleviating congestion on 15th and 17th Avenues and improving access to the city’s industrial […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—The City of Oskaloosa is grappling with a significant financial challenge as its unpaid balance for Mahaska County 911 services continues to grow. Despite a recent payment of $237,703 to the Mahaska County 911 Board, the city’s outstanding debt has increased to $860,305.12, raising concerns about the fiscal responsibility and stability of essential emergency […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The George Daily Auditorium is abuzz with excitement as it hosts a grand community-wide production of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved classic, The Hobbit. This performance marks a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years of the Youth Theatre program. Scheduled to run from August 1-3 at 7:00 PM and August 4 at 2:00 PM, this […]
Mahaska Health is excited to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The 13th annual Run in the Sun race will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at the Statesmen Community Stadium […]
Traveling Exhibit at the Environmental Learning Center July 24 – August 20, 2024 A traveling exhibit will be on display at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center from July 24 – August 20, 2024. Visit the Environmental Learning Center to see the exhibit with the theme of Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival! Open […]
The Oskaloosa Community School District held its regular Board meeting on July 16, 2024, at the George Daily Auditorium. The meeting commenced at 7:00 PM with a series of significant discussions and decisions impacting the district. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance President Charlie Comfort initiated the meeting, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. This […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The City of Oskaloosa’s Historic Preservation Commission will convene on July 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 220 S. Market Street. One of the primary items on the agenda is the consideration of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by Carl […]
