Oskaloosa, Iowa – (April 25, 2013) The Oskaloosa Rotary Club presented a $233.29 donation to the Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity. The donation includes proceeds from weekly jar collections for two months. The Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity is building a home on South F Street for a family in our community. Donations are always […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (April 24th, 2013) – Finally after getting rained out the first three weeks, the Southern Iowa Speedway would dodge mother nature to get Edel Lawn Care Night. The First feature of the night was the IMCA Sport Compacts and this feature would be exciting. John Whalen grabbed the early lead […]
OSKALOOSA, IA- Area high school and college students will be “vandalizing” walls and publicly destroying them in an attempt to end cyber bullying. William Penn University’s social media class is launching a campaign about ending cyber bullying they are calling “Break The Wall.” This past semester, the social media class has confronted the issues in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was a day to be proud! Ms. Megan VandeVoort’s 1st Grade Class, or “Little Birds”, had been randomly chosen to win one of four, $500 cash prizes for participating in the Live Healthy Iowa Kids. That money will make its way towards the physical education program or be used for recess […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The minute RAGBRAI announced Oskaloosa as an overnight community on the route, the phones started ringing and the emails started flying. There have been numerous requests coming in daily for housing. Riders are contacting the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and they are contacting individuals and businesses across the community. Currently, the Oskaloosa RAGBRAI […]
Oskaloosa Police Press Release Oskaloosa, IOWA – Today, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, officers with the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) arrested and charged Bryan Draper Vilcone with Murder in the 1st Degree, a Class A Felony. Complaint and Affidavit On April 18, 2013 at approximately 6:52 P.M., officers with the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Listening and learning was the purpose of a visit by U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack (D). Loebsack visited Crisis Intervention Services on Monday afternoon to hear staff input on how funding issues are impacting those services they provide. Currently, Crisis Intervention Services covers 4 counties in Iowa: Lucas, Marion, Keokuk and Mahaska, but […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Construction on the east mall parking lot is now in full swing. According to Oskaloosa Public Works Director Akhilesh Pal, “The scope of the project includes new concrete pavement on the mall parking lot and the public street, sidewalks, curb and gutter, with intakes and storm drains. The new parking lot will have […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There was activity in the pavilion at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds on Saturday night, but it wasn’t what most people would have expected. The Iowa Challenge #82 was underway and fighters from around the area, as well as those from out of state, gathered to mix it up, but not before they […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2013 Oskaloosa Prom based on the theme of ‘Cirque Du Soleil’ had prom goers and parents looking proudly as prom goers took their turn to walk in promenade. Once inside, the decision on who would be 2013 Prom King and Queen was announced and Brandon Strasser was named King, with the […]
