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Oskaloosa City Council meets in regular session

Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday evening with Mayor David Krutzfeldt presiding. The first item on the agenda was that of public comment. Jane Kauzlarich, an Oskaloosa Resident, spoke to the council regarding the possibility of privatizing the Edmundson Golf Course. After public comments,came requests from the general public. The […]

Love Of Sport Helps Racer Overcome

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Nate Redlinger is like every other driver at the Southern Iowa Speedway. He learned his love of racing by watching his Uncle’s race Hobby Stock and Stock Cars. By the time Redlinger was a sophomore in high school, he knew that he wanted to get into racing. They initially bought a stock […]

Local Business Says Good-bye To Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa, Iowa – A downtown Oskaloosa fixture, The Hall Tree by Geri and Co. located on the Southwest corner of the square, will be shutting it’s doors on the 27th of August. This week, they have marked everything down 45% off their regular priced items, and next week brings 55% off “and our sale racks […]

Community Stadium Routes Released

The Old Shoe Game will kick-off Friday with the freshman game at 5 p.m. at the new stadium in the Lacey Recreation Complex. The varsity game will follow at 7 p.m. “Oskaloosa football fans are always excited for the Old Shoe Game as the official start of football season,” said Kevin Pederson, Oskaloosa Athletic Director. […]

Family Racing Still A Part Of Southern Iowa Speedway

Oskaloosa, Iowa – For many racing is a family affair. They have been racing and learned how to do it from their dads or big brothers or uncles. Justin Hook is no different than those before him, and the same will happen years from now. The knowledge and tradition will be passed on. The sport […]

Preschool Classes Quickly Filling Up

Oskaloosa, Iowa – “The years before a child reaches kindergarten are among the most critical in his or her life to influence learning. How well children will learn and develop and how well they will do in school depends on a number of things, including their health and physical well-being, social and emotional preparation, and […]

Local Praise And Worship Team Performs At Straw Poll

Ames, Iowa – Being up early on a Saturday is rough enough, but having to drag all your gear for a performance when the bus is scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. is daunting enough. Members of the praise and worship team from Oskaloosa’s Jubilee Family Church did just that. Answering a call to perform […]

Question of the Week: Are you excited for the start of School?

Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you had fears for your financial future as a result of the credit downgrade. 25 Residents responded with 14 residents (56%) saying Yes, 9 Residents (36%) saying No, and 2 Residents (8%) saying Unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the […]

Bachmann wins Iowa Straw Poll; Pawlenty withdraws from race

Ames, Iowa- Minnesota Congresswoman  came into the straw poll hoping for a win and, she left the Straw Poll with a win. Bachmann edged out Texas Congressman Ron Paul receiving 4,823 votes for a total of 28.6% of the vote. Paul received  4,671 votes for a total of 27.7% of the vote. Tim Pawlenty finished […]

Winds Of Change Blow Across Iowa

Searsboro, Iowa – With summer nearing an end, the warm breeze of the impeding fall and the change of the season can mirror what is happening to small towns all across Iowa. Towards the end of July, the Postal Service announced that it could be closing nearly 3,700 retail offices across the country with approximately […]

           

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