Oskaloosa, Iowa – The new Oskaloosa Urban Park has so far been a big success with its intended fan base, even as the finishing touches are yet being added. But, a recent incident of vandalism, even minor in nature, along with some lingering questions and concerns was our starting point. There had been some vandalism […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many week camps have been going on, and the 4H was another of many options available to kids and their families during the past week. Their camp ends today, but during this week Sarah Hynick and Bryan Kloberdanz helped teach many different aspects of healthy living while having a good time. ‘Have […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There’s something new to see when driving down Glendale Road, just after it turns into Merino Ave north of Oskaloosa. The Mahaska County Historical Society has installed a new Barn Quilt Mural on the west exterior of Bradbury Hall on the Nelson Pioneer Farm. The history of barn quilts began in America […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Laughs and smiles were plentiful as the sun warmed the cool morning at the Russell Wildlife Area Nature Center. Participants were treated to guessing games, even one that included food. A chocolate treat was disguised to look like coyote ‘scat’ and the day campers had to guess what it really was. It […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have designated June 14 as Heat Awareness Day in Iowa. Heat is one of the most deadly weather phenomena. According to the NWS, in a normal year, more people die on average due to excessive heat than […]
By RD KEEP Oskaloosa School Board members met in regular session Tuesday and approved a large number of routine items. The board heard a presentation on the Iowa Assessments and the district’s MAP scores. Dr. Mary Cooksley, curriculum director, discussed the Iowa Assessments and how the results should be interpreted with the board. The assessments […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The summer heat is coming on strong, and nearly 70 local elementary youth enjoyed their time inside the Oskaloosa Public Library discovering Enormous Gigantic Animals. Mondays are nature, with Tuesdays being Mrs. Fox Story Time. Wednesday brings Chess Club for those ages 8 to 18 and Thursdays are Great Performers. The activities […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This Thursday night at 8 p.m. marks the Oskaloosa City Band’s second concert of the summer. Due to technical difficulties last week, the pieces featuring soloist, Andrea Dursky were postponed. “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “Beauty and the Beast” are now well rehearsed and Andrea Dursky is once again on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Dawn Collins, Mahaska County YMCA Executive Director, has announced the Mahaska County YMCA will kick off its annual scholarship campaign with the second annual “No Show Black Tie Dinner Fundraiser.” Invitations will be distributed by YMCA board members and campaign volunteers within the next few weeks. The only date required to be […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A very large crowd helped the Oskaloosa Municipal Band celebrate 100 years of the current bandstand, with the band itself having celebrated 100 years way back in 1964. Oskaloosa Band Master of Ceremonies Dan Gallagher got things kicked off by giving a bit of history. “The band got together the first Thursday […]
