Oskaloosa, IA — In the heart of Oskaloosa, a new gathering spot is making waves. Bridget’s Public House, owned by local entrepreneur Madonna Bowie, promises to bring a taste of Irish hospitality to the community. In an exclusive interview with Oskaloosa News, Madonna Bowie shared her journey and the inspiration behind opening an Irish pub […]
Oskaloosa, IA – On Thursday, officers from the Oskaloosa Police Department responded to a reported burglary at Hometown Wine & Spirits, located at the intersection of A Avenue East and 11th Street. The incident involved the theft of vape products and alcoholic beverages from the store. Upon arrival, officers worked with the store owner to […]
The Board of Oskaloosa Christian School is pleased to announce that Mr. Joel Rietema has signed a two-year contract to serve as our principal. Mr. Rietema was employed as our interim principal this past school year and we now welcome him to this permanent position. Joel Rietema is a lifelong Christian school student, supporter, and […]
DAVENPORT — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) has recently submitted 15 Community Project Funding requests for Iowa’s First Congressional District, marking a step towards addressing a variety of pressing needs across the region. These requests, part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations, now await approval from the House Appropriations Committee. Among the notable projects is the […]
Oskaloosa Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 4, 2024 Dairy farmers throughout the country are on guard and the federal government is mobilizing after an outbreak among cattle herds of highly pathogenic avian influenza — once thought to be confined to poultry flocks. What’s more, the virus, also known as H5N1 or bird flu, was […]
The much-anticipated BBQ4Badges event is set to sizzle once again in Oskaloosa City Square on June 14-15. This year marks the seventh annual benefit for emergency services in Mahaska County, promising to be the largest and most exciting yet. Organized by a dedicated team including Wyndell Campbell, Cory Wright, Greg Johnson, and Brad Van Mersbergen, […]
Oskaloosa, IA — Christina Bohannan, Democratic congressional candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, shared her commitment to rural education during a recent visit to Oskaloosa, where she engaged with local educators. With her sights set on unseating incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Bohannan articulated her vision for bolstering small-town schools and countering what she describes as detrimental […]
The Mahaska County primary elections concluded with notable results across various races. U.S. Representative (Republican) Marianne Miller-Meeks secured 598 votes, while David Paustian received 524 votes. U.S. Representative (Democrat) Christina Bohannan garnered 125 votes. State Senator District 27 (Republican) Adrian Dickey led with 702 votes. State Representative District 37 (Republican) Barb Kniff McCulla accumulated 250 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY, IA — Eveland Access hosted its fifth annual Summer Fest, a vibrant celebration of music, community, and conservation, on June 1st. The event has steadily grown over the years, becoming a cornerstone of summer festivities in the region. This year’s event had an exciting lineup of activities, food, and entertainment, all while supporting […]
