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Donation Helps Brighten Square
The summer is upon us, and a group of Oskaloosa 4-H members spent one of the first days of their summer vacation giving back to their community.
Emmy Award Winning Anchor Bids Oskaloosa Farewell
He's been a familiar face to many Oskaloosa residents, either bringing them the news weekly from CRI, running a camera, or interviewing someone for the next big story in Oskaloosa.
Oskaloosa Remembers Those Who Served
It was a warm day, but a large group of area residents braved the temps to pay tribute to those who have served.
Fridley Theatres Returns to Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, Iowa - After a two- year absence from the Oskaloosa area, Fridley Theatres will resume management of the Penn Central Theatre in Oskaloosa.
Cardio/Wellness Room at Oskaloosa High School Receives More Funding
The Oskaloosa High School Physical Education Department will continue to make a difference in the health and wellness of their students at Oskaloosa High School by adding a new Cardio/Wellness Room! The re-modeling of a former art classroom will begin when school dismisses for summer vacation and be ready to use in the Fall of 2012 when classes ... (more)
Update from MCRF: Trail Tram Tours in Full Swing
Trail Tram Tours on the Lacey Recreation Trail are now in full swing! Last week all four volunteer drivers stayed busy.
Hurt, Fatal Addiction, and The Hollowpoint rock out at Wooly's
Wooly's, which has quickly become the best venue in Des Moines, played host to yet another epic rock concert Sunday evening.
Local Organizations Collaborate on Operation Backpack 2012
Students may still be counting down to summer break but the Operation Backpack of Mahaska County Committee is already preparing for the fourth annual back-to-school county backpack program season.
Mahaska Supervisors Approve Airport Board Appointee
During a near marathon session, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved Joe Warrick to a 4 year term to the newly created airport board that will oversee the development of the regional airport venture between Oskaloosa, Pella and Mahaska County.
Jane Lea Dykstra, former Oskaloosa resident and daughter of Mel and Jeneane Dykstra, will be at Book Vault for the debut of her book, What Heaven is Like.
Residents of Keomah Village commuted into Oskaloosa for work early Friday morning.
Live Healthy Hike - Geocaching on the Recreation Trail
The third Saturday walk for this month, scheduled for May 19, will be held at Edmundson Park.
VanWeelden Wants To Complete Work
The primary election is June 5th, and we continue our conversation with all the Supervisor candidates, this time focusing on the incumbent Henry 'Willie' VanWeelden.
Two Recognitions and One Dictator from Rwanda
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Local Girl Scouts Help Clean Up City Square
Keeping Oskaloosa clean and pretty was the thought behind these local Girl Scout volunteers.
Oskaloosa Ensembles Perform Well at State Large Group Festival
On Friday evening, May 4 the High School Choir, Band and String Orchestra performed at State Large Group Festival in Oskaloosa.
Beacon moves towards agreement with Mahaska Rural Water
The Beacon city Council held an hour long question-and-answer session Tuesday night in regards to a possible future agreement with Mahaska Rural Water.
Oskaloosa Appoints New Police Officer
Oskaloosa city councilors had a number of items on their agenda, but completed their work in just over one hour Monday.
Memorial Day is fast approaching and so is the Avenue of Flags sponsored by the Oskaloosa Optimist Club.
Optimist Club Recognizes Local Law Enforcement
Law Day is traditionally May 1st, and coincides with May Day as a balance. Dwight D. Eisenhower first proclaimed the day back in 1958, and chose the day to help balance populist tones that originated with May Day, and workers' struggles associated with that day.