Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Art Center was alive with creativity and community spirit during the Spring Showcase held on April 24, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event spotlighted four standout artists from the Jordan Wayne Co-Op Gallery: Julia Fairchild, Brant Bollman, Sarah Kargol, and the late Jordan Wayne. Each of these artists […]
Creating New Learning Pathway for Students OSKALOOSA, Iowa — When the nationally recognized Colts Drum & Bugle Corps pulls into Oskaloosa this weekend, it won’t just be a pit stop on their tour; it will be a milestone moment for the Oskaloosa High School band program and a powerful learning opportunity for local students. For […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 24, 2025 Courts could more quickly resolve lawsuits meant to silence critics or media outlets under legislation that went to the governor’s desk Thursday after years of being stalled in the Legislature. Douglas Burns, former co-owner of an Iowa newspaper that was nearly bankrupted by such a lawsuit […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Ryan Young, PA-C, to Mahaska Health Iowa Center of Excellence in Cardiology. Ryan brings over 25 years of experience as a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in cardiology and is dedicated to improving healthcare access in rural communities like Oskaloosa and the surrounding areas. Ryan Young earned his degree from […]
Des Moines, IA — April 25, 2025 The National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines is warning of a significant severe weather threat on Monday, April 28, as a potent storm system is forecasted to impact much of Iowa and surrounding states. According to the NWS, a strong mid-level jet stream will move rapidly northeastward […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A $5,000 grant from Clow Valve is powering up the Oskaloosa High School robotics program, helping students build more robots, explore bold ideas, and connect directly with local industry leaders in automation. The grant, awarded this month, will provide critical funding for robotics parts, 3D printing materials, and new laptops to support […]
Event: Mock Car Wreck with emergency helicopter landing Date/Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Oskaloosa High School, 1816 N 3rd St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 (North Parking Lot) OSKALOOSA, IOWA—Oskaloosa High School will hold a mock car wreck simulation on Wednesday, April 30, beginning at 9:15 a.m., to raise awareness […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 21, 2025, with a packed agenda and a room filled beyond fire code capacity, prompting a reminder from city officials to keep aisles clear in case of emergency. Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Approved The council unanimously adopted the City of Oskaloosa’s […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 21, 2025 Iowa farmers made headway planting corn, soybeans and oats early last week, but were slowed by storms that caused destruction in southwest Iowa, according to the Iowa crop progress and condition report. The report, covering April 14 through April 20, shows Iowa has 68% of oats […]
A high-speed pursuit in Mahaska County late Tuesday night ended in a crash involving three vehicles, including two law enforcement units, and resulted in injuries to one driver. The incident occurred at approximately 11:43 p.m. on April 22, 2025, near the intersection of Highway 92 and Dean Avenue. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a […]
