Mahaska Chamber Names Winners Of Parade And Decorating Contest

Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade “Christmas Canvas” took place Saturday evening in downtown Oskaloosa beneath the beautiful Painting With Lights Display. It takes many volunteers and many contributors to make this parade a reality. To all those, we say a huge THANKS! The winners selected by a panel of judges include:

In the Non-Profit Category, 1st place goes to Gateway Church of the Nazarene, and 2nd place going to St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus.

In the Profit Category, 1st place goes to Musco Lighting, with 2nd place going to a first-time entrant Red Neck Rally.

The Judge’s Choice went to Mandi’s School of Dance. The Children’s Choice went to the William Penn University Theatre.

Additional awards given in connection with the Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade events were for store window and home decorating. The 1st Place Window Display went to Crouse’s House of Flowers on the south side of the Oskaloosa Square.

Many homes were decorated for the Home Decorating Contest. Prizes were funded by MidAmerican Energy and Southeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors, with several other sponsors helping with other logistics. The winners are as follows:

Griswold Award – Terry Fisher – 1202 J Avenue East

Most Festive – Jeff, Virginia, Jeremy Pierson – 1502 South 7th St.

Best in Show – Jim & Karen Powell – 1226 North Market St.

Best Use of Lights – Laura Brehm – 2404 McMullin Dr.

Best Use of Color – Matt & Brenna Fjeld – 161 Highland

Interested in going for a ride around town to view all the brilliant entries? A map with a full list of addresses can be found on the Mahaska Chamber and Development Facebook page or at https://tinyurl.com/2lugw5bj