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Oskaloosa’s Annual Concert on the Square Promises Big Draws for 2024
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The much-anticipated Concert on the Square is set to return on August 31, 2024, bringing top Christian music performers and a host of family-friendly activities to the heart of Oskaloosa. This free event, which has become a staple of the Labor Day weekend festivities, continues to grow, drawing crowds in the thousands each year.
International Altrusa Club of Oskaloosa Dedicates Little Free Library
The International Altrusa Club of Oskaloosa held a dedication ceremony for a new Little Free Library on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The event took place at the Edmundson Park Playground and was aimed at promoting literacy within the community. The Altrusa International Club is a global non-profit...
Farmland Lease and Management Workshop, Mahaska County
Mahaska County’s Farmland Lease and Management Workshop will be held on August 1. The Iowa State University Mahaska County Extension and Outreach office will host a meeting on Thursday August 1, beginning at 1:30 pm. with doors open at 12:30 pm. The location is at the Mahaska County Extension office located at 212 North I Street Oskaloosa. The meeting will last approximately 2 ½ hours and will be facilitated by Patrick Hatting, Farm Management Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
Leighton Held Annual Independence Day Celebration Saturday
After the event was postponed due to rain on Friday, the City of Leighton held their Independence Day festivities on Saturday night. The event featured a variety of food and craft vendors, as well as activities including a parade, adult softball, inflatables and more being held throughout the town. Leighton’s traditional Independence Day celebration concluded with the fireworks show.
Monroe’s Old Settlers Celebration Returns in August
The City of Monroe is set to hold their annual Old Settlers celebration on Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd. The theme for this year’s annual event is Christmas in August and will include several returning favorites, including food stands, crafts, activities, and more taking place downtown. Kim Thomas with the Monroe Old Settlers Committee says that the celebration dates back to the 1890s.
Water Tower at Former Knoxville VA Campus Removed Monday
The water tower at the former Knoxville VA campus was removed on Monday. The removal was part of a contract with the Marion County Board of Supervisors and Kaufmann Metal Recycling. Within the current agreement between the city of Knoxville and Marion County, both parties agreed upon this decision and the Marion County Board of Supervisors, being the property owners, approved the contract in a recent public meeting. Knoxville Mayor Brian Hatch released a statement regarding the water tower which says the city’s original intention was to keep the water tower, along with the former laundry facility, as a piece of history to remember the former veteran’s hospital.
149th Annual Bussey 4th of July Celebration to be Held Wednesday and Thursday
The city of Bussey will hold their 149th annual 4th of July Celebration on Wednesday and Thursday. Kicking off the festivities at Bussey City Park on July 3rd is the Fire Department Supper at 4:30 pm. All other events on Wednesday begin at 5 pm, including bingo, carnival rides and Neva Alden performing live music. Thursday’s events begin with the Bussey Methodist Church Breakfast from 7-9 am. The Fourth of July Parade starts at 10 am, and Bussey’s 2024 Prince and Princess will be crowned at 6 pm. The fireworks show concludes the two-day event at 10 pm. Other events on July 4th, include, two performances on the stage at Bussey City Park, carnival rides, and the Bussey Library Book Sale and Silent Action. Bussey 4th of July Celebration Committee President Jodi Van Essen says that while they use the event to fundraise for future celebrations, they strive to make it affordable for those attending.
Pella City Council to Hold Public Hearings on Urban Renewal Plan, West 9th Street Tonight
The Pella City Council will hold three public hearings this evening. The first would be for a proposed Urban Renewal Plan over a wide range of the western side of the community, which would include reconstruction of Washington Street into an urban cross section with additional traffic signals and turn lanes, improvements at the Pella Municipal Airport, and the upgrade of West 9th Street. The second public hearing relates to conveying property to Scholte Heights. The third will have the council consider bids to convert the first portion of West 9th into an actual city street, just west of Central Tire and Auto.
Knoxville City Council Met Monday
The Knoxville City Council met in regular session on Monday. At the meeting there was administration of oaths of office to new Deputy Clerk Kaci Visser, Fire Lieutenant Jordan Beal, and Police Officer Matthew Eagleton. The council then approved 2024 downtown facade improvement grants, and a resolution approving an employment agreement between the city and Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery. A motion was made for an amendment from council member Megan Day to have a three year end date on Ussery’s contract, but the motion failed for a lack of a second. There was then an amendment that passed for a five year end date for Ussery’s contract.
Pella City Council Bringing Back Rec Center, Community Center Discussion Tuesday
A policy and planning session scheduled at Tuesday’s Pella City Council meeting will center on the future of renovations of the Pella Community Center and potential construction of a new rec center. This continues an ongoing development of paths forward on the two facilities in the community. During regular...
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