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City Council Deadlocks on 8th Avenue West Project; Development Agreement and Other Key Items Delayed

Oskaloosa City Hall

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (August 4, 2025) — The Oskaloosa City Council reached a stalemate Monday night on whether to proceed with the long-debated reconstruction of 8th Avenue West. With a 3–3 tie, the motion to approve the final plans and award the contract failed, pushing the decision to a future meeting. The proposed project includes resurfacing […]

Mahaska County Supervisors Advance SE Connector Project, Approve Law Enforcement Agreements

Mahaska County Courthouse

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (August 4, 2025) — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved a series of agreements and licenses during Monday morning’s meeting, including updates to the longstanding law enforcement partnership with the City of Oskaloosa and several items related to the Southeast Connector Project. Updated Law Enforcement Agreements Finalized Supervisors approved an amendment to […]

Kyle Larson Runs Away With $21,000 and Fifth Front Row Challenge!

Kyle Larson cashed $21,000 in his fourth Front Row Challenge Victory in Oskaloosa Monday (Paul Arch Photo)

Lee Goos Jr. Wins IMCA Racesaver Feature by Bill Wright Oskaloosa, IA, Monday, August 4, 2025 –It looked like it might be a repeat of the battle from a year ago between Kyle Larson and Corey Day at the 30th Annual American Rebel Light Front Row Challenge Presented by Country Builders Construction and SeaFoam Motor […]

Iowa crop conditions overall good following hot, wet week

Soybeans growing in a western Iowa field in August 2023. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 28, 2025 Corn rated nearly 90% good to excellent during the reporting period from July 21 through July 27, while wet conditions limited farmers’ activities in the field, according to the latest crop progress and condition report. Iowa crops continue to progress slightly ahead of schedule while above-average […]

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report July 21-27, 2025

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 28, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]

City Council Candidate Q&A: Manny Garcia Shares Background, Priorities, and Vision for Oskaloosa

Manny Garcia at a recent city council meet and greet.

1. Background &; Personal Lens Help voters connect with who you are and what you stand for. 1. Tell us about your work history and how it has shaped your priorities. Manny – For most of my adult life I have worked in the field of Christian Ministry, specifically for the Friends Church, first as […]

City Council Candidate Q&A: Andy Holmberg Shares Background, Priorities, and Vision for Oskaloosa

Andy Holmberg at a recent city council meet and greet.

1. Background &; Personal Lens Help voters connect with who you are and what you stand for. 1. Tell us about your work history and how it has shaped your priorities. Andy – I’ve worked since I was fourteen years old.  My parents taught me the value of work and doing the best you can […]

City Council Candidate Q&A: Nick Ryan Shares Background, Priorities, and Vision for Oskaloosa

Nick Ryan at a recent city council meet and greet.

Oskaloosa News sent a series of written questions to all candidates running for the vacant At-Large seat on the Oskaloosa City Council. The questions were designed to give voters a clear understanding of each candidate’s background, values, and approach to city government. Each candidate was given the same set of questions and asked to return […]

The Climb Prepares for 3rd Annual “Shoe’s and Do’s” Event, Bringing Hope and Confidence to Local Kids

Volunteers from Outer Limits Truck Repair and The Climb gather for a group photo at Beacon United Methodist Church after moving hundreds of donated shoes, hygiene items, and supplies in preparation for the upcoming “Shoe’s and Do’s” back-to-school event. (submitted photo)

BEACON, Iowa – Volunteers and community members came together this past weekend to prepare for the 3rd Annual “Shoe’s and Do’s” event, a back-to-school outreach that provides free shoes, haircuts, and hygiene kits to children in need. The event, hosted by The Climb and sponsored by Give It Up, Mahaska, will be held August 2nd […]

Sweet Corn Serenade 2025 Brings Community Together Indoors

Volunteers roast some of the approximately 1800 ears of corn available at Thursday nights 'Sweet Corn Serenade'.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The 2025 edition of Sweet Corn Serenade looked different than usual as weather concerns shifted the annual event from downtown Oskaloosa to the Penn Central Mall. Organizers made the decision early in the day to move the event indoors due to the potential for thunderstorms later that evening. The change of venue […]

           

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