
OSKALOOSA — One day each year, people across Mahaska County come together to help neighbors in need. That day is known as the Day of Caring. The event is organized by the United Way of Mahaska County and will take place on September 11 this year. It gives volunteers a chance to complete service projects […]
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OSKALOOSA — For many children, summer break means sleeping in, swimming pools, vacations, and time away from school. But for some families, it can also mean losing access to one of the most dependable sources of daily nutrition. That is where the Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program steps in. Beginning June 3 and continuing through August […]
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OSKALOOSA — A flight over Oskaloosa and Pella recently provided more than scenic views. It also offered a chance to hear the story behind Open Air Education, an Iowa-based effort aimed at helping more people discover aviation and pursue careers in the industry. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Jeff and Elizabeth Jorgensen shared […]

State Representative Barb Kniff McCulla recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about her campaign for Iowa Senate District 19, highlighting her legislative experience, workforce development efforts, education priorities, and plans for the future if elected. Kniff McCulla, who has represented Iowa House District 37 since 2023, said her decision to seek a seat in the Iowa […]

Oskaloosa- Republican Iowa Senate candidate Bob Eschliman sat down with Oskaloosa News to discuss his background, his reasons for running for office, and the issues he believes deserve greater attention in Des Moines. Eschliman, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Senate District 19, shared details about his upbringing in Iowa, his service in the […]

Oskaloosa- Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt says his more than three decades in law enforcement have prepared him for a new chapter in public service as he seeks election to the Iowa House representing District 37. Sandholdt recently sat down with Oskaloosa News for an interview discussing his campaign for Iowa House District 37, which […]

The World Center of Racing will be the largest sports facility in the world and first major motorsports facility in North America with Musco’s LED lighting system DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – Daytona International Speedway today announced a transformative, venue-wide LED lighting project that will introduce the next generation of lighting technology to the “World Center […]

Mahaska Health welcomed over 70 community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders to a free cancer education presentation and discussion as part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. The event took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa with an option to attend […]

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When students walk into the Oskaloosa Hub’s new downtown location this fall, they will not be stepping into a traditional classroom. They will step into collaborative workspaces and a business environment designed to mirror the professional world they are preparing to enter. After months of searching for the right space, Oskaloosa Schools […]

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2026 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law May 18 a measure she and supporters say will lower property tax costs for Iowans — an issue Republicans said was their top priority for the 2026 session. “We’re bending the spending curve away from government and back toward […]