Oskaloosa, Iowa – For those not familiar with ‘Iowa Backroads‘ and all of the fantastic information and pictures about the places we call home around the State of Iowa, your in luck because Brian McMillian has a website packed full of the history of our state. Brian McMillian is the creator and publisher of ‘Iowa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The group that started out as a single group of people from one church in Oskaloosa has continued to grow. It now has members across the county, from high schools to the working man and woman. Monday night the group gathered for their monthly meeting at Smokey Row. The group discussed where […]
Bussey, Iowa – It’s a bi-annual tradition around town. The firefighters open their doors and welcome the community into their home, and in turn, the community shows their support for all the hard work and sacrifice the team makes to help the community. Saturday night was just like many others in the past with one […]
On Sunday, October 16, the annual CROP Hunger Walk of Mahaska County will take place. The public is invited to participate as walker, sponsor, of both. The registration starts at 1 o’clock at the Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa, and the walk goes to the recreation trail and further to Edmundson Park, where hot dogs and drinks […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The City of Oskaloosa will be holding their municipal elections on November 8th of this year. The Mayor, 2nd ward City Council Member, 4th ward City Council Member, and one At-Large City Council Member positions will be listed on the ballot this year. Only one race is contested, that one being the race […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Kids and parents filled Penn Central Mall on Saturday starting at 10:00 am. There were exhibits from Blank Park Zoo, The Science Center of Iowa, and the ISU Insect Zoo. The free event also featured inflatables and carnival games that kept the kids and parents busy while Clifford roamed the crowd. Herky […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The New Community Stadium at the Lacey Complex played host to its’ final Indian home game of the regular season Friday night when Oskaloosa took on Fort Madison. Coach Mark Schilb commented on the teams strong performace, “I thought we did what we were suppose to do on paper. You know, they […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – One of several “Start Somewhere” walks was held Friday on the Oskaloosa square. Brianne Fitzgerald, Executive Director for the Mahaska County United Way, was waiting to hear back from all the locations in Oskaloosa that were locations for the “Start Somewhere” walk. The initiative was started by Governor Branstad earlier this year. […]
Joliet, Ill.–Saturday’s emotional rollercoaster ended in heartbreak for the Statesmen football team as it fell 36-35 to #15 St. Francis (Ill.) in Midwest League play. #4 William Penn (6-1, 3-1 MWL), who lost for the first time since October 23 of last year, nearly held on for one of the biggest wins in program history, […]
From Joe Milledge/KIIC West Des Moines, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Marching Indians competed in West Des Moines Valley High School finishing in first place against 11 other Class 3A bands.
