Oskaloosa Main Street’s 36th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 2nd in downtown Oskaloosa at 7:00 p.m. The Painting with Lights display will go on at 4:45 p.m. and remain on until 11:00 p.m. that night. Enjoy the Dancing Lights show, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy […]
by Alex Brown, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 7, 2023 For residents in some Pennsylvania communities, flushing the toilet has suddenly gotten much more expensive. In many townships and counties, rates have spiked as private water companies have bought up wastewater systems from local governments. The new push to privatize sewer services follows the passage of […]
Election Day in Oskaloosa has concluded, and the counted ballots reveal a strong endorsement of the current administration. Mayor David Krutzfeldt has been re-elected with a substantial majority, obtaining 727 votes to Jeremy Lewis’s 384, reflecting the community’s approval of his leadership. In his statement to Oskaloosa News, Mayor Krutzfeldt expressed his gratitude for the […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 6, 2023 A cold and very dry week allowed crop harvest in Iowa to continue at a rate that is more than a week ahead of schedule, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 89% of the state’s corn and 97% of soybeans were harvested as of […]
Voting Locations: Mahaska County Conservation Environmental Learning Center: Adams, Lincoln, Monroe, Spring Creek, Keomah Village, University Park. Leighton Christian Reformed Church: Black Oak, Richland, Scott, Leighton, Pella. Fremont Community Building: Cedar, Harrison, White Oak, Eddyville, Fremont, Rose Hill. Beacon United Methodist Church: East Des Moines, Garfield, Jefferson, Wes Des Moines, Beacon. New Sharon City Park […]
Veterans Day is approaching and the Oskaloosa Student Council wants to show our appreciation to our local veterans. Our veterans have done so much for us through their selfless dedication and service to protect our country and they deserve appreciation on this special day. The Oskaloosa High School Student Council is hosting a Veterans Day […]
An Oskaloosa Community School District Press Release OSKALOOSA, IOWA — On October 14, the Oskaloosa High School Marching Band achieved a remarkable milestone by securing its 50th consecutive Division I (superior) rating at the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) State Marching Band Festival. The competition took place at Pella High School, with OHS competing […]
Now is the time to place your votes for the Main Street Young Ambassador of your choice. Twenty local children, ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s Young Ambassadors. Local merchants who are sponsoring the children have banks with the name and picture of the child on the bank. Money […]
Mahaska County gathered to bid farewell to one of its most esteemed law enforcement officers, Deputy Scott Miller, who retired after a commendable 40-plus-year tenure. Known for his unwavering dedication, Deputy Miller’s career is not just a reflection of his commitment but a beacon of the enduring spirit of service that characterizes the Mahaska County […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 30, 2023 Farmers in Iowa are routinely harvesting more than 200 bushels of corn per acre this year despite widespread drought as crop harvest reaches its conclusion, according to field agronomists for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Our corn hybrids are much better adapted to dry conditions […]
