OSKALOOSA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for a significant restoration project at Lake Keomah, slated to begin in the coming months, to facilitate the project, the DNR will relax fishing regulations starting May 1, allowing anglers to harvest fish more freely before the lake is completely drained. “This long-awaited project […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – For over two decades, a high school construction trades program has been laying the groundwork for both community development and student success. The program, initiated in the fall of 2003, allows students to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry, offering them invaluable skills and opening various career pathways. “We started back […]
OSKALOOSA, IA—Sheila Guiter, founder of Give It Up Mahaska and The Climb, has issued an urgent plea for community support as the organization faces the possibility of losing its operational space. The group has been given until June 1 to raise $200,000 to purchase the building it currently uses or face relocation. Give It Up […]
Oskaloosa, IA — The Bridge Church in Oskaloosa has once again demonstrated its dedication to the community by organizing a shoe giveaway for local children, ensuring they have new footwear just in time for summer. This initiative, led by Pastor Darik Kooistra, aims to show children they are seen and loved. “We love Osky and […]
Mahaska Health honored local First Responders at its Main Campus on Saturday, May 4th, with a gathering, food, and a commemorative photo. Mahaska Health partnered with the county to call attention to the dedication and selflessness of its 911 dispatchers, police department, sheriff’s office, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, emergency management, community emergency response team members, and […]
Residents of Mahaska County will have the opportunity to engage with local political candidates at the upcoming GOP Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum on May 16, 2024. The event, which will take place at 7 PM at the Extension Auditorium on 213 North I St., Oskaloosa, features incumbent Mark Groenendyk facing off against challenger Brendan […]
OSKALOOSA, IA—In a memorable ceremony that marked both an ending and a beginning, William Penn University conferred degrees on over 300 graduates in its 2024 commencement, held May 11th, beginning at 10 a.m. The ceremony celebrated the students’ hard work and achievement and commemorated the institution’s 150th anniversary. The university’s President, John Ottosson, opened the […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Middle School and the George Daily Auditorium are the recipients of the highly competitive Learning Beyond the Bell grants, designed to bolster before- and after-school programming in Iowa. Among the 67 awardees, OMS and the George Daily Auditorium secured a grant totaling $148,540 to enhance their after-school extracurricular offerings and support […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Brant Bollman, the director of Theatre Arts at William Penn University and puppetmaster at Uplifting Puppet Co., is being recognized with a prestigious 2024 Des Moines Art Week Fellowship. The partnership will see Bollman collaborating with members of the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines to bring to life an enchanting night market […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa—In the busy halls of Oskaloosa High School, between classes, activities, and social lives, a group of freshmen are making waves not just for their academic skills but also for their commitment to community service and leadership. Students are going beyond the minimum requirements of the freshman health class and, on their own time, […]
