Oskaloosa, Iowa – The shade under a tent was the only relief for community members as the first shovels of dirt for a new entertainment complex were made. Representatives from the city of Oskaloosa and EVOLVE Hospitality spoke briefly at the groundbreaking ceremony. Matt Jacobs, President of Evolve Hospitality, which also manages the Fairfield Inn […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The heat was scheduled to build, and it didn’t feel much like fall, but the Oskaloosa Indians Football team was on the field in a scrimmage with Des Moines Lincoln on Friday night. Oskaloosa News spoke with Activities Director Ryan Parker about the upcoming season. Besides football, volleyball, girls swimming, and boys […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Thursday, August 17th, 2023, at approximately 7:20 pm, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of 270th Street and Teller Avenue in rural Mahaska County, in reference to an automobile accident. Upon Deputies’ arrival, it was discovered that an all-terrain vehicle (4-wheeler) […]
On August 15, 2023, the Iowa Finance Authority announced the City of Oskaloosa as a 2024 Iowa Thriving Community… Oskaloosa was one out of 11 communities in Iowa to receive this designation. This announcement means a lot for Oskaloosa, as it will provide incentives for future developers searching for tax credits to develop in our […]
August 16th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health team members and community volunteers work together at the Southern Iowa fairgrounds on the second Monday of each month to lead the Food Bank of Iowa mobile food pantry. This initiative helps families in need of food assistance across the state of Iowa. As a Food Bank of […]
Oskaloosa–As the Oskaloosa community gears up for another exciting season of collegiate sports, the economic impact of the William Penn University Athletic Department and its annual events continues to shine brightly. Last year, the department made a significant contribution to the local economy, generating a total economic impact of $1,170,895, with 30% attributed to lodging […]
36,000 square-foot addition supported by state High Quality Jobs Program OSKALOOSA, Iowa (August 14, 2023) ─ Clow Valve, among the McWane Inc. family of companies, began the construction to expand its iron foundry. This $75 million investment will add 36,000 square feet to its footprint. The Oskaloosa City Council unanimously approved the project in February […]
Fremont is celebrating its 175th birthday with a Demi-Semi-Sept-Centennial three-day Celebration! Join us for a fun-filled weekend with FREE family-friendly activities, including inflatables, lazer tag, caricatures, face painting, food, vendor market, live music, grand parade, contests, and much more! We hope to see you in Fremont! Our most up-to-date schedule with details can be found […]
Larson Second to Lead All 50 Laps by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2023) – Kyle Larson reigned supreme on Saturday night as he captured his second NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s in three years. The Elk Grove, California native joined Donny Schatz (2015) as the only two drivers to lead […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa moved forward with an ordinance amending Title 17 or “Zoning” to add zoning code text and a map for a 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. RDG Planning and Design’s Charlie Cowell added comments to the discussion portion of the ordinance. Cowell said that this update to the zoning code is an extension of […]
