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 […]
City of Oskaloosa Proclamation Emily Russell Day November 30,2023 WHEREAS, longevity of life is a blessing for an individual and for a community which benefits from the knowledge, creativity, and experiences this individual brings to all; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oskaloosa would like to recognize Mrs. Emily Russell to commemorate her 100th birthday and […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release November 21, 2023 On November 21, 2023, at approximately 6:34 p.m., members of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to the area of 200 Terrace Dr regarding an armed man in the driveway screaming. During the investigation, officers made contact with the subject inside the house. The male, later […]
If you have not placed your monetary votes for your favorite Main Street Young Ambassador, now is the time. Twenty local children ages three through kindergarten are seeking support to become this year’s Young Ambassadors. Voting for contestants will close Monday, November 27th at 11am. Local merchants who are sponsoring the children have banks with […]
Oskaloosa, November 18th, 2023 – Downtown Oskaloosa welcomed the holiday season with its annual “Turn on the Lights” event at City Square Park. Held on Saturday from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the event featured a range of activities for families and community members. The highlight of the evening was the “Painting with Lights” show […]
by Jeff Jorgenson An email came in the other day from a gentleman in Tennessee planning to participate in the Fly Iowa Challenge later this summer. As part of the challenge, he will visit all public airports in Iowa, flying his Piper Cherokee. He is an Iowa native who learned to fly in Des Moines […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 17, 2023 Republican presidential candidates shared personal stories about their faith, their opposition to abortion and their support of Israel at the Family Leader’s Presidential Thanksgiving Forum in Des Moines Friday, hoping to win evangelical Iowans’ support in the 2024 Iowa caucuses. Three candidates, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, […]
