Oskaloosa Main Street’s 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will occur on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Twinkling Christmas.” Grab your spot along the sidewalk to see all the bright and colorful lights, as they line the streets of downtown Oskaloosa. Bring the whole family and enjoy opportunities for pictures and […]
During a recent visit to Bridget’s Public House in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks fielded questions on issues central to her campaign, including prescription drug prices, border security, economic policy, and election integrity. With Iowa voters present, Miller-Meeks shared specific legislative actions she’s taken and her perspective on the path forward on these pressing topics. […]
OSKALOOSA – Standing outside Mahaska Health, Gary Kelderman, a local business owner, proudly shared his unique way of honoring veterans in the community. With the help of a high-tech laser cutter at his factory, Kelderman has crafted thousands of metal tributes to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans in Oskaloosa and beyond. Eighteen years […]
by Casey Quinlan, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 1, 2024 U.S. businesses added only 12,000 jobs in October, the Labor Department announced Friday, in a weak final jobs report heading into the final days of the presidential election. But experts say a pair of major hurricanes and labor strikes in manufacturing, hotels, and cargo transport obscure […]
In a bold statement defending Iowa’s election laws, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird accused the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) of attempting to pressure the state into allowing noncitizens to vote. Bird’s announcement comes as election integrity issues dominate public discourse ahead of the upcoming 2024 election. “State and federal law are clear: only American […]
Fire Crews and Farmers Join Forces Amid High Winds New Sharon Fire and Rescue Press Release On October 29, at 5:09 pm, New Sharon Fire was paged for a combine and corn field fire near the intersection of Merino Ave and 180th St, one mile SE of Lacey. Mutual aid was requested from the Oskaloosa […]
With the cold season fast approaching, United Way of Mahaska County has launched its annual Winter Coat Drive, a community effort aimed at keeping local families warm throughout the winter months. The organization is collecting new or gently used winter essentials, including coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. The deadline to donate is […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 28, 2024) – 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 […]
Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to announce, ‘Turn on the Lights!’ to take place in downtown Oskaloosa on Saturday, November 23. Bring your family and friends to the square for the Oskaloosa City Band to kick off the event at 5:30 pm. Join us as building facades around the city square illuminate with over 300,000 […]
Now is the time to place your votes for the Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador of your choice. Eleven local children, ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s Young Ambassador King and Queen. Local business owners sponsor participants by having a money bank with the name and picture of one […]
