LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Seven Oskaloosa High School students from the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) made an impressive inaugural appearance at the recent State Conference, marking a significant milestone for the school's new business…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa’s Wood Iron Grille is transitioning to new ownership, and that transition is officially taking place in the coming days. The Wood Iron Grille’s final day of business is Friday, April 12. The…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street reminds area artists that the early bird registration deadline for the 55th annual Art on the Square is tomorrow.  One of Iowa’s longest-running art festivals, Art on the Square has…

PELLA -- The Pella Community School District has announced new leadership at two of its schools starting next year. The district announced the hiring of Blaine Forsythe for the Jefferson Intermediate Principal. Blaine, a long-time…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health, Iowa Center of Excellence Maternity Care and Birthing Center, is hosting the third annual ‘Baby Fair,’ to offer free maternity care resources to the community.  The event is open to the…

By Sam Parsons The first viewable solar eclipse in the United States since 2017 is happening today, with the state of Iowa set to experience a partial solar eclipse this afternoon.  The Oskaloosa Public Library…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed "Festival of Lights," for April 13, 2024. The event promises an evening of elegance and entertainment for all…

By Sam Parsons The official results are in from the city of Oskaloosa’s special election on Tuesday. The next member of Oskaloosa’s city council will be Abu Ibrahim, who won the special election for the…

By Sam Parsons There is a wind advisory in effect for our area today. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has enacted a Wind Advisory for all of central Iowa today until 10pm. Northwest…

OSKALOOSA -- The Friends of Mahaska County Conservation is a private non-profit organization that was created in 2011 to  assist with fundraising efforts to support the Mahaska County Conservation Board and to support  Conservation education…