Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors, in their regular meeting on Monday, once again took a look at what the future of hazmat may look like in the future for Mahaska County. Ottumwa Fire Chief Tony Miller is the director of SIRG. SIRG provides the hazmat coverage for Mahaska County and 9 […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will kick off its 149th season on Thursday, June 6. Under the direction of Bruce Peiffer, the band will perform weekly concerts each Thursday at 8 p.m. on the historic bandstand. After some repairs, it appears the bandstand is ready for another season of music on the square. Invite your friends […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Fans will be greeted with free admission to the grandstands for the Southern Iowa Speedway race on June 12th. The grandstand opens at 5:30 with hot laps beginning at 7:00 pm. Racing action will begin at 7:30 pm. With an opportunity like this, it’s recommend you come early to get your favorite […]
Free lemonade, Ice Tea, & Kids Squirt Bottles compliments of Hawkeye Real Estate The historic bandstand and the city park come alive with music as the Oskaloosa Municipal Band continues another season of performances beginning June 6. The music begins at 8 p.m. and can be heard every Thursday evening during the summer months – […]
Kayla Nelson, a member of Kiwanis Club of Oskaloosa, reads the Dr. Seuss “Sleep Book” to children at SONshine Preschool. The club donates children’s books to learning centers in honor of individuals who present programs at its club meetings. Kiwanis Club of Oskaloosa was founded in 1921 to combine the interests and talents of its […]
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New Sharon, Iowa – Water is the lifeblood of a town, and with New Sharon currently on its fifth consecutive day of a boil order, the focus remains on restoring clean drinking water to the community. With two of the four pumps currently operational, the city does have the capability to provide the water needed […]
Register for $5,000 in Purchase Vouchers! Oskaloosa, Iowa – Art on the Square announces $5,000 in purchase vouchers will again be available for this year’s event. Main Street Oskaloosa’s 45th annual Art on the Square will be held on Saturday, June 8 in the Historical Downtown Oskaloosa Square. Thanks to a generous donor, $5,000 has […]
New Sharon, Iowa – From drought to floods in the matter of months, and New Sharon would have been one of the last places you would suspect to be impacted by floodwaters. The North Skunk River winds its way through Iowa, usually the much smaller brother of the South Skunk River, with its watershed being […]
We have wrapped up the 2013 legislative session so now legislators can go back to their regular jobs, get the crops into the fields and continue with their family activities. Let’s review the major results of the session. Many of us have been pressing for significant, comprehensive tax reform. One of the highlights of this […]
