Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council passed the first step to reintroduce the discussion and adoption of a 2% increase to the franchise fee for Oskaloosa. In order for the item to be brought back before the council, one of the council members who voted against the resolution had to request it be brought […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met Monday in a regular scheduled meeting. After the routine business, the supervisors addressed a concern that Mahaska County Attorney Charles Stream has with security at the law enforcement center. “Gentlemen, I got a call last week from Randy Frazier advising me that there was going to be […]
The George Daily Auditorium kicked off its 2014-15 professional season on Monday night in Oskaloosa. For those who missed the performance, or those who may one day search for information on the production to determine if they want to attend, we offer Oskaloosa News theater critic Jarrod Diehm, and his thoughts about the production. by […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Arrrgh, mateys! Set sail on the high seas of imagination with the Story Pirates! Story Pirates comes to Mahaska Country for a two-day residency with a public performance at the George Daily Auditorium on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. Story Pirates celebrates creative writing by students from coast to coast in […]
Rediscovering the Greater Oskaloosa Area is on the minds of many in the community. Leaders in town want to attract new business, retain residence, and revamp the overall community experience. To help pave the way for the facelift is outside expert Roger Brooks. Brooks recently held a workshop to get Oskaloosans thinking about the future. […]
The Mahaska Community Development Group (MCDG) recently released a new report that brings to light many interesting trends and startling facts about Mahaska County. The report, entitled State of the Local Economy: A Baseline Analysis of Mahaska County’s Economy in 2014, is intended to provide information on local economic conditions to area leaders, residents, development […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The yearly tradition continued on Sunday with the Oskaloosa Library Teen Advisory Board holding its annual cemetery walk. “The Teen Advisory Board Members researched individuals who are buried in the cemetery here,” said Oskaloosa Library Director William Ottens. The teens get assistance from local historian John Jacobs, who scours old newspaper records […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Over 150 people braved the chilly October wind to spend their lunch hour at the 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, hosted by Mahaska Health Partnership. The square in Oskaloosa was filled with pink flags, a reminder of the many people who are impacted by the disease. MHP PR/Marketing Coordinator Cassie Riley […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Urban Park was built by and with the youth of Oskaloosa in mind. Lately, concerns about safety at the park brought stakeholders in the park together for a meeting on how to address those concerns. MCRF Executive Director Sherry Vavra sat down with the youth of the park, and informed […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Area agencies and municipalities took some time this past week to educate themselves on confined entry training. Many workplaces contain areas that are considered “confined spaces” because while they are not necessarily designed for people, they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs. A confined space also has […]
