By Sam Parsons

The Mahaska County YMCA commemorated the opening of its new facility in Oskaloosa on Sunday with its ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured an open house, guided tours, food trucks, inflatable games, and speeches from community leaders. Barry Martin, the Executive Director of the Y, said that the community “has responded very well” to the new facility since it opened at the beginning of this month.

Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt spoke at the ceremony and mentioned some of the recent developments with the city of Oskaloosa, including Oskaloosa’s designation as a Thriving Community by the Iowa Finance Authority, the announcement of a new Certified Site at Oskaloosa Innovation Park, the recent commitment from Musco Lighting to renovate and expand their downtown Oskaloosa campus, and recent groundbreaking ceremonies for Clow Valve’s iron foundry expansion and the Trio Entertainment Venue. Krutzfeldt said that the new Y is yet another reason for excitement in the community.

More information about the Mahaska YMCA can be found at mahaskaymca.org.