Oskaloosa City Council Approves Drone Purchase for Fire Department, Discusses Annual Community Survey
Dec 02, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and recognized the 2025 Oskaloosa Police Officer of the Year. Officer Stephen Stangl was the recipient of the award; the OPD says…
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38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Set for Saturday
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OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight…
Last Call to Vote for Favorite Young Ambassadors
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Robotics Partnership Sparks Innovation in Oskaloosa
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School is proud to welcome Andrew Swope as the district’s new agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Swope brings a lifetime of agricultural experience and a strong commitment to student leadership…
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OHS Madrigal Singers, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir to Host Madrigal Dessert Theater
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OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa High School Madrigal Singers, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir are ready to host their annual Madrigal Dessert Theater soon. This event has been a staple in the community for 21 years,…
Ottumwa's Community-Wide Canned Food Drive Launches Today
Nov 21, 2025
OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is coordinating a community-wide canned food drive beginning Friday, November 21 and running through the end of the year. All donated items will support local organizations working to assist…
Prairie City Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Nov 20, 2025
DAVENPORT, Iowa – A Prairie City man was sentenced on November 18, 2025, to 180 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography and 24 months in federal prison for revocation of his supervised release.…