OSKALOOSA, IA – Penn Central Mall has announced the return of its much-anticipated holiday tradition, the Penn Central Mall Express train rides. Beginning from the first Tuesday of December until Christmas, the mall will offer free train rides to visitors as a part of its holiday festivities. The train rides will take place every Tuesday […]
Eggs and Issues Gets A New Name The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is announcing the anticipated 2024 lineup for its Coffee & Conversation event, previously known as Eggs and Issues. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County residents with invaluable insights into state, county, and local topics, fostering opportunities for community members […]
(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Several Oskaloosa residents have dressed up their homes to enter this year’s Home Decorating Competition. Santa’s elves, with assistance from local Lori Oaks of Hawkeye Real Estate, have driven through Oskaloosa to judge the best Christmas light displays. The winners have now been chosen! · Best in Show: Flor Paz & Jason […]
Union Mills, Iowa, December 1st, 2023 — The Union Mills Community Christmas Free Store, an initiative to support families during the holiday season, is set to open its doors for the second year. Founded by a local couple, the store provides Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, and essential items like socks and underwear to children in […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – Sieda Community Action is set to host the 3rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes in Oskaloosa, a festive event that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This year, the event, which has been a part of the community’s holiday season for approximately 15 years, is proudly presented by Legacy Real […]
The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in an enjoyable event at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. In attendance were 20 contestants and their families and friends. The Young Ambassador Contestants were introduced by Master of Ceremonies Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio. Brant Bollman of Uplifting Puppet Co presented an Original […]
In the small town of Oskaloosa, the festive season is a time of community, warmth, and giving, largely thanks to the efforts of Jane Nichols and her team at Mahaska Drug. Jane’s love for the Christmas holiday was well-known in the town, and each year, she channeled this passion into organizing events and activities that […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Schools is proud to announce a series of renovations designed to enhance safety, playability, and inclusivity at its sports and educational facilities. The project includes upgraded lighting and turf at the high school baseball diamond, the addition of automated sports broadcasting technology for the baseball and softball diamonds, new lighting in […]
The 36th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 2nd in downtown Oskaloosa, starting at 7:00 pm. “The Oskaloosa Main Street office is gearing up for a magical event. This year’s theme is ‘The Heart of Christmas’ and we can’t wait to see the creativity of this year’s float entries,” says Main […]
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Association can trace its history back to 1962 under the guidance of Sheriff Walter Tharp. Today, it is more commonly known as the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Posse or Mahaska County Sheriff’s Reserves. This posse plays a multifaceted role in the community, assisting with various activities, sponsoring events, and managing […]
