Oskaloosa Awarded State-Backed Grant to Strengthen Small Businesses and Startups
Dec 17, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber and Development Group has been selected as one of three communities to receive funding through the Iowa Rural Development Council’s Rural Business Initiative (RBI) grant program, with support approved this…
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Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day
Dec 17, 2025
DES MOINES – What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest! More than 40 parks are hosting either a guided group hike…
Oskaloosa Main Street Celebrates Successful Holiday Season
Dec 16, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The 2025 Lighted Christmas Parade held on Saturday, December 6, was a huge success! Oskaloosa Main Street thanks all who participated, volunteered, and sponsored the 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. “It was a…
City of Oskaloosa Conducting Community Survey This Month
Dec 15, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The City of Oskaloosa is conducting a Community Survey to gather valuable insight from our residents. Your feedback will help city leaders understand what matters most to you and make informed decisions about…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Craig Hoffman, PA-C to Cardiology Team
Dec 12, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health announced that they have welcomed Craig Hoffman, PA-C, a certified Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology and the management of heart rhythm disorders, to the growing Cardiology team. Craig brings more…
Ottumwa Man Arrested for Violating Protective Order
Dec 11, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces multiple charges after violating a protective order against an individual he allegedly injured earlier this year. Court records show that the original dispute occurred on October 12th. On that…
Oskaloosa School Board Extends Superintendent Contract
Dec 10, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and formally approved a one-year extension of superintendent Mike Fisher’s contract with the district. It’s a rolling three-year contract, so the…
City of Ottumwa Dog Licenses Available Starting Next Week
Dec 09, 2025
OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa dog owners are reminded that City dog licenses are required for any dog over the age of four months in the City of Ottumwa, unless the dog is kept in a kennel…
Oskaloosa's 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Wraps Up Busy Season for Holiday Events
Dec 08, 2025
By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa Main Street hosted the 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade in the city of Oskaloosa on Saturday night. Holiday activities were offered all day throughout Oskaloosa and the parade persisted through Saturday’s…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Michelle Harban to the Oncology Team
Dec 05, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health announced they are welcoming Michelle Harban, ARNP, a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health and oncology/hematology, joining Dr. Nair, Mahaska Health Medical Oncology Medical Director to the newly expanded Oncology…