Oskaloosa, IA, 5/31/23 The Mahaska County YMCA Board of Directors, after a nationwide search, partnering with the YMCA of the USA and the Heartland Alliance of YMCAs, announced today that Barry Martin will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer. Born in small town rural Kentucky, Barry Martin studied Mathematics and Secondary Education at Northern […]
May 27th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – There was a buzz about Oskaloosa as people were interested in this new dining option. Loken Vande Vegte and his wife Erin are behind the new food park located on the southwest corner of the MCG parking lot. Vande Vegte came to Oskaloosa from northwest Iowa and has called […]
May 26th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Ryan Binkley, a Republican running for his party’s nomination to become the next President, stopped by Smokey Row Coffee in Oskaloosa Thursday morning. As is typically the case early on during the caucus cycle, crowds are smaller, but those voters who make it can engage with candidates in a […]
by Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 26, 2023 Whether it’s a trip to the Field of Dreams, hauling hogs to the Iowa State Fair or heading to Sioux City to kick off RAGBRAI, many Iowans will be on the roads this summer. And those roads are increasingly dangerous because of distracted drivers and a […]
May 25th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Like many young people, 12-year-old Levi Jarvis hopes to build up a small lawn care business and make a few dollars to invest in his future. Along the way, he’d like to help members of the community, such as older people, the disabled, veterans, single parents, or anyone else […]
May 16th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Health held its annual Employee and Volunteer Appreciation Evening on May 16th at Oskaloosa Gateway Church. The appreciation event was a chance for employees and volunteers to gather for fellowship, games, and food. Over 500 care team members and their families attended, including children. Guests enjoyed […]
May 26th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County residents opposed to a new regional airport between Pella and Oskaloosa held a community gathering on Thursday evening at the Iowa State Extension Office in Oskaloosa. The event started with words from Iowa House member Helena Hayes and was turned over to Alicia Helm, who has run […]
Lane Diet In Oskaloosa Has Created Controversy And Maybe Fewer Crashes May 23rd, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – To say that the conversion of A Avenue in Oskaloosa from a 4-lane to a 3-lane has been controversial might be an understatement. Oskaloosa News recently sat down with Oskaloosa Police Chief Benjamin Boeke to discuss if there […]
OSKALOOSA – Organizers of the Trolley Stop Alley project will host a ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 3 pm. The public is invited to attend the celebration for the remodeled alley, located downtown on High Avenue West between Tasos Steak House and Hunter’s Gift and Coffee Café. The […]
May 21st, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Class of 2023 made their way across the stage today and opened the door to the remainder of their future. But before that, some of their classmates and instructors shared some advice to help guide them along the way. Mike Fisher, Superintendent of Oskaloosa Schools said, “The […]
