36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is Today
Jul 27, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is being held on Thursday, July 27 in downtown Oskaloosa. This year’s event includes kids’ activities, food vendors, and a Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12…
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Accident report says Pella man in Army's basic training died of severe head injury from a fall
Jul 26, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Army Times is reporting the 19-year-old from Pella who died earlier this month at a military base in Georgia fell and hit his head during a nighttime drill.…
Heat Advisory In Effect Beginning at Noon Today
Jul 26, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a heat advisory for much of the state of Iowa beginning at 12pm today (7/26) and running through 9pm tomorrow night. The NWS says…
Fall Master Gardener Training Applications Close on August 18
Jul 25, 2023
AMES, Iowa – The application window opened July 17 for the fall 2023 Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 55 counties or extension regions, including Mahaska County. Iowans wishing to complete Master…
Mahaska Health Celebrates 12th Annual Run in the Sun
Jul 24, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health Serenity House is hosting the 12th annual Run in the Sun 2k/5k event at the Statesman Community Stadium on August 5th, 2023. More than 300 runners, walkers, and volunteers are expected…
Musical and Agricultural Heritage of Oskaloosa to be Celebrated at 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade
Jul 21, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is being held on Thursday, July 27 in downtown Oskaloosa. This year’s event includes kids’ activities, food vendors, and a Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12…
Pella City Council Discusses Community Center, Ambulance Services
Jul 20, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday and had policy and planning discussions on the Community Center and ambulance service. In April, the council approved an architectural and engineering…
New-Look Mahaska County YMCA Set to Open August 1
Jul 19, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County is about to get healthier in mind, body and spirit. On August 1, 2023, the Mahaska County YMCA will open its doors at 1521 Green Street, Oskaloosa. The new state-of-the-art facility…
Oskaloosa City Council Approves Plan for New Recreation and Entertainment Facility
Jul 18, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and approved the site plan for a new recreation and entertainment facility at the Gateway Commercial Park subdivision. The proposed 46,000 SF…
Southern Iowa Fair Begins Today
Jul 17, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Southern Iowa Fair returns to Oskaloosa for another go-round this week. Each day at the fair, the Kids Zone and Tractor Engine & Display will be open all day to visitors,…