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Seven Oskaloosa First Responders Honored for Lifesaving Response

Seven first responders were honored during the Aug. 3, 2026, Oskaloosa City Council meeting. The firefighters, police officer, and Mahaska Health paramedics received American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards for helping save a man who collapsed at the Oskaloosa Public Library on June 2.

Seven Oskaloosa firefighters, police and Mahaska Health paramedics were honored for helping revive a man who collapsed at the Oskaloosa Public Library.

Oskaloosa’s Hub Turns Student Projects Into Career Opportunities

Lilia Morris and Carrie Bihn seated behind microphones during an Oskaloosa News interview about The Hub.

Oskaloosa Schools’ Hub program is helping students build workplace skills, connect with local employers and explore possible careers from its new downtown home.

Run in the Sun to Honor Coach Jerry Staton, Support Hospice Serenity House

This year’s Run in the Sun honors the life and legacy of Jerry Staton in support of Hospice Serenity House and compassionate end-of-life care in our community. (photo provided)

OSKALOOSA – For more than fifty years, Coach Jerry Staton encouraged athletes to believe in themselves, work together, and look out for one another. On Saturday, Aug. 1, his family invites everyone to continue those lessons at the 15th annual Mahaska Health Foundation Run in the Sun. The event begins at Statesmen Community Stadium in […]

Rollin’ Oldies Car Show Brings Classic Cars and Their Stories to Oskaloosa

Chris Parrish’s restored 1950 Cadillac Series 62 convertible sits on display during the 38th annual Rollin’ Oldies Car Show on July 18, 2026, in downtown Oskaloosa.

Classic vehicles and their owners gathered around the Oskaloosa downtown square July 18 for the 38th annual Rollin’ Oldies Car Show.

SWEET CORN SERENADE BRINGS FOOD, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY PRIDE TO DOWNTOWN OSKALOOSA

The Ohana Pedal Pull was a big hit with the kids at Sweet Corn Serenade.

The 39th annual Sweet Corn Serenade brought food, music, family activities and visiting softball teams to downtown Oskaloosa on July 23.

Musco Youth Sports Exchange Brings Shanghai Softball Players to Oskaloosa

Youth softball players from Iowa and China gather for a group photo during the 2025 China-USA Youth Softball Exchange in Shanghai, China. The 2025 event marked the beginning of the Musco Youth Sports Exchange program. Photo courtesy of Musco.

Young softball players from Shanghai and the Oskaloosa area competed together, attended a training clinic and toured Iowa during the second Musco Youth Sports Exchange.

From No Program to 150 Students

Students take part in speed, agility, jumping and explosiveness testing during the district’s youth combine, which gave athletes in grades 7-12 an opportunity to measure their progress and showcase the work they put in throughout the summer training program.

More than 150 Oskaloosa students took part in the district’s summer athletic training program each week. The program ended with a youth combine measuring speed, agility, power and explosiveness.

Community Partnerships Improve Fishing Opportunities in Mahaska County

A collaborative effort involving the Southeast Iowa Anglers Club, Scanlon Bait & Tackle, G & S Construction, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, a total of 80 high-quality fish habitat structures were installed—20 at Russell Wildlife Area and 60 at White Oak Conservation Area.

Community partners installed 80 fish habitat structures at Russell Wildlife Area and White Oak Conservation Area to improve fishing conditions and support fish populations.

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 15th Annual Run in the Sun

Run In The Sun (file photo)

The Mahaska Health Foundation will hold the 15th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa. Proceeds will support Hospice Serenity House.

Oskaloosa Seals Time Capsule to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

Mayor David Krutzfeldt, second from left, Oskaloosa Library Director Marion Gaughan, holding the lid, and City Manager Shawn Metcalf, right, during the America 250 Time Capsule sealing ceremony on July 21, 2026. The capsule contains 22 envelopes submitted by local residents and organizations and is scheduled to be opened July 4, 2076.

The Oskaloosa Public Library sealed a time capsule containing 22 envelopes of photographs, memories, and local history as part of America’s 250th anniversary.

           

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