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LOCAL AVIATORS WORKING TO OPEN DOORS TO FLIGHT EDUCATION IN IOWA

From left to right, Jeff and Elizabeth Jorgensen, and Ken Allsup with Oskaloosa News on a recent flight over Pella and Oskaloosa Iowa.

OSKALOOSA — A flight over Oskaloosa and Pella recently provided more than scenic views. It also offered a chance to hear the story behind Open Air Education, an Iowa-based effort aimed at helping more people discover aviation and pursue careers in the industry. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Jeff and Elizabeth Jorgensen shared […]

Barb Kniff McCulla discusses Senate campaign, workforce development, and education priorities

State Representative Barb Kniff McCulla

State Representative Barb Kniff McCulla recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about her campaign for Iowa Senate District 19, highlighting her legislative experience, workforce development efforts, education priorities, and plans for the future if elected. Kniff McCulla, who has represented Iowa House District 37 since 2023, said her decision to seek a seat in the Iowa […]

Bob Eschliman discusses Senate campaign, priorities for Iowa in Oskaloosa News interview

Bob Eschliman discusses Senate campaign, priorities for Iowa in Oskaloosa News interview

Oskaloosa- Republican Iowa Senate candidate Bob Eschliman sat down with Oskaloosa News to discuss his background, his reasons for running for office, and the issues he believes deserve greater attention in Des Moines. Eschliman, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Senate District 19, shared details about his upbringing in Iowa, his service in the […]

Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt Discusses Run for Iowa House in Oskaloosa News Interview

Iowa House District 37 candidate Jason Sandholdt.

Oskaloosa- Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt says his more than three decades in law enforcement have prepared him for a new chapter in public service as he seeks election to the Iowa House representing District 37. Sandholdt recently sat down with Oskaloosa News for an interview discussing his campaign for Iowa House District 37, which […]

Daytona International Speedway to Install State-of-the-Art Musco LED Lighting System, Setting New Global Standard for Motorsports Venues

In collaboration with Musco, Daytona International Speedway will install LED lighting across all existing oval track high mast pole-mounted fixtures, the road course, infield, pit box and emergency lighting systems. (photo provided)

The World Center of Racing will be the largest sports facility in the world and first major motorsports facility in North America with Musco’s LED lighting system DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – Daytona International Speedway today announced a transformative, venue-wide LED lighting project that will introduce the next generation of lighting technology to the “World Center […]

Mahaska Health Joined Statewide 99 Counties Project to Highlight Local Cancer Trends

Community members engage in panel discussion at Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project event

Mahaska Health welcomed over 70 community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders to a free cancer education presentation and discussion as part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. The event took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa with an option to attend […]

New Downtown Home Positions Oskaloosa’s Hub for Growth

The Office, located at 108 First Avenue East on the downtown Oskaloosa square, will become the new home of The Hub program for Oskaloosa Schools this fall. School leaders say the downtown business setting will help students gain hands-on experience in teamwork, communication and professional workplace skills while working on real-world projects with community partners.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When students walk into the Oskaloosa Hub’s new downtown location this fall, they will not be stepping into a traditional classroom. They will step into collaborative workspaces and a business environment designed to mirror the professional world they are preparing to enter. After months of searching for the right space, Oskaloosa Schools […]

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs property tax law projected to save $4.2 billion over 6 years

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, joined by Republican leaders in the state Senate and House, signed a measure into law May 18, 2026, aimed at lowering property taxes. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2026 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law May 18 a measure she and supporters say will lower property tax costs for Iowans — an issue Republicans said was their top priority for the 2026 session. “We’re bending the spending curve away from government and back toward […]

Oskaloosa High School Graduates Class of 2026

Oskaloosa School Board President Matt Sherlock congratulates a member of the Oskaloosa High School Class of 2026 while presenting diplomas during commencement ceremonies Sunday afternoon at the OHS gymnasium. (submitted photo)

OSKALOOSA — Family members, friends, teachers and school staff filled the Oskaloosa High School gymnasium Sunday afternoon as the Class of 2026 officially graduated during the school’s 154th commencement ceremony. More than 140 graduates crossed the stage during the ceremony, marking the end of their high school years and the beginning of new opportunities in […]

Oskaloosa Graduate Helps Clean A Ton of Metal from Cedar Bluffs

Wyatt DeCook, left, and a friend remove scrap metal and other discarded materials from a wooded area at Cedar Bluffs Natural Area near Oskaloosa. DeCook and several volunteers have removed more than 2,600 pounds of metal and debris from the conservation area in recent weeks.

OSKALOOSA — Just days before finishing his final classes at Oskaloosa High School, Wyatt DeCook was back out in the woods at Cedar Bluffs Natural Area hauling scrap metal, old appliances and farm junk out of the timber. DeCook, along with several friends, has spent recent weeks volunteering with the Mahaska County Conservation Board to […]

           

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