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YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO OSKALOOSA & MAHASKA COUNTY | 2024 

PLAY: MAMMOTH BONES & MORE 

STAY: CREATIVE 

ENJOY: OSKALOOSA’S RICH HISTORY 

LIVE: MUSIC & MORE 

GROW: BIG CITY AMENITIES 

PLUS DISCOVER: 2024 CALENDAR 

MURALS IN MAHASKA COUNTY 

HOLIDAY LIGHTS & MORE

800.779.7366 | www.wmpenn.edu

WHAT’S INSIDE: 

Feature Stories 

PLAY: MAMMOTH BONES & MORE ................................. 6-7 

STAY: CREATIVE-MEET THE ARTIST ............................... 8-9 

ENJOY: OSKALOOSA’S RICH HERITAGE ......................10-11 

LIVE: MUSIC & MORE ....................................................12-13 

GROW: BIG CITY AMENITIES .......................................14-15 

Welcome to Mahaska County! 

In this edition of ‘Explore Mahaska County’ you will find attractions for 

every season of the year. Yes, 2024 started with nearly 18 inches of snow 

but ‘This is Iowa’. Beautiful scenery - winter sun dogs, spring flowers, and 

fall leaves - surround us all year long. We hope you will find the itineraries 

in the guide helpful in planning your next visit to Mahaska County. This 

guide is packed with things to do and places to see: our most popular 

attractions, the hidden gems in our communities, and the stories behind 

local people doing great things. 

Discover our scenic bike trails, beautiful parks and dazzling downtown. 

Enjoy our golf courses, state-of-the-art performances, community 

festivals and unique shops while you’re here. 

If you need further assistance or information on the experiences within 

Mahaska County, please visit mahaskachamber.org, call (641) 672- 

2591 or stop by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group office in 

downtown Oskaloosa. We are here to help make your visit a truly unique, 

wonderfully satisfying experience. Enjoy your visit and be sure to come 

back often. 

Mahaska Chamber & Development Group 

222 1st Ave E | Oskaloosa, IA 52577 | 641-672-2591 

SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF MAHASKA COUNTY: 

BARNES CITY BEACON EDDYVILLE FREMONT KEOMAH VILLAGE 

LEIGHTON NEW SHARON ROSE HILL OSKALOOSA UNIVERSITY PARK 

The Explore Mahaska County guide is 

produced by the Mahaska Chamber’s 

2023 Tourism Committee: 

Deann De Groot 

Makenzie Burk 

Margaret Spiegel 

Virginia Walker 

Chris Clingan 

Brant Bollman 

Andy McGuire 

Bailey Rimes 

Missy Ray 

Follow Mahaska Chamber 

& Development Group and 

Oskaloosa Main Street for 

event news and updates. 

Have a story idea? 

Want to buy an ad? 

Chamber members receive a free listing 

in the guide’s directory. To learn more 

about purchasing an ad, becoming 

a Chamber member, or submitting a 

feature story idea, contact the Chamber. 

(Contact information is on facing page.) 

Save the Date 

CALENDAR: EVENTS & FESTIVALS..................................... 16 

HOLIDAY LIGHTS ...........................................................18-19 

Maps 

CITY OF OSKALOOSA......................................................... 22 

MAHASKA COUNTY............................................................. 23 

MAHASKA COMMUNITY RECREATION TRAIL................... 24 

Itineraries & Ideas 

SEE: I SPY A MURAL .......................................................28-29 

EXPERIENCE: 10 PLACES TO VISIT................................ 32-33 

TASTE: EAT YOUR WAY AROUND MAHASKA CO..............34 

TOUR: 5 BEST VIEWS IN MAHASKA CO ...................... 36-37 

EXPLORE: 24 THINGS TO DO IN 24 HRS IN 2024........ 38-39 

Directory 

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY...........................41-45 

LODGING GUIDE................................................................. 45 

FOOD GUIDE .......................................................................46 

On the cover: 

Smokey Row 

Coffee 

Smokey Row is your one-stop shop for fast, 

fresh, and delicious food and beverages. 

Expect top-notch customer service and the 

classic soda fountain experience! Located 

in downtown Oskaloosa. 

Photo Credit: Grace Richardson 

YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO OSKALOOSA & MAHASKA COUNTY | 2024 

PLAY: MAMMOTH BONES & MORE 

STAY: CREATIVE 

ENJOY: OSKALOOSA’S RICH HISTORY 

LIVE: MUSIC & MORE 

GROW: BIG CITY AMENITIES 

PLUS DISCOVER: 2024 CALENDAR 

MURALS IN MAHASKA COUNTY 

HOLIDAY LIGHTS & MORE

Play 

HANDS-ON LEARNING 

WITH MAMMOTH BONES & MORE! 

The Mahaska County Conservation Board was established in 1975 with the mission to provide 

quality parks, recreation, conservation, and environmental education to the residents and visitors 

of Mahaska County. The Mahaska County Conservation Board manages twenty-one separate 

areas encompassing 1,722 acres throughout the county. These areas provide opportunities for 

camping, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, and many other outdoor recreational activities. Our 

environmental education program hosts a wide variety of learning opportunities that inspire 

thousands of people every year to seek to understand the world that they live in. 

The Environmental Learning Center is located at 2342 Highway 92 in Oskaloosa. It is the 

headquarters for the Conservation Department and houses a 1,000-gallon native fish aquarium, 

multiple live animals, and Native American artifacts. The most unique display at the center is a full 

body replica of a woolly mammoth skeleton, which is surrounded by actual bones of multiple 

mammoths discovered in Mahaska County in 2010. The center also has a discovery lab which is 

an area for families to learn about nature and science through hands-on activities. The lab 

includes a library, providing story books about nature and resources on flora and fauna. The 

Environmental Learning Center is a great place to bring your family to learn about the world we 

live in and about Iowa’s natural history. 

If you love to hike and picnic you must check out White Oak Conservation Area located at 2647 

Ventura Avenue, just south of Rose Hill. This 141-acre park contains a twenty-acre lake and picnic 

shelters, playgrounds, and restrooms. There is a series of hiking trails that go around the lake and 

into the woodlands. It is truly a great place to get outside and explore the rolling hills and scenic 

views of eastern Mahaska County. If you like to fish, there is plenty of shore access. A boat ramp is 

also available for your fishing boat or kayak. Many people have caught largemouth bass, crappie, 

catfish, and bluegill at this lake. This park is also a great place to bird watch and observe many 

other types of wildlife! So do not forget your binoculars! 

If you love primitive camping and hunting opportunities, then head out to Quercus Wilderness 

Area located seven miles south of Oskaloosa at 3139 Kent Avenue. This 111-acre park provides 

public hunting opportunities with five walk-in primitive campsites. A handicap accessible trail to 

an overlook is available and ties into hiking trails throughout the park. Quercus is a beautiful oak 

woodland that is located near the Des Moines River. It is a good place to set up camp to hunt 

turkey, whitetail deer and squirrels. It’s also a great place just to explore and clear your mind and 

get some fresh air. 

If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay year-round, Mahaska County Conservation has 

two cabins available to rent adjacent to the Eveland Access Campground and Des Moines River. 

The cabins consist of two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living area, a kitchen supplied with some 

kitchen amenities, and a large deck. If you have an RV or like to tent camp, the Eveland Access 

Campground located near the cabins offer forty-four electric campsites along the Des Moines 

River. Campers are provided with a dump station and a modern shower house. Since the cabins 

are located near the Des Moines River, the area provides opportunities for guests to go fishing or 

kayaking along the river. 

Mahaska County Conservation hosts two large events at Eveland Access Campground during the 

camping season. The Summerfest event is held the first Saturday in June and provides visitors a 

day full of free concerts performed by new and well-known musicians and bands. Other 

highlights of this event include the Cornhole tournament and Dutch oven demonstrations with 

food tasting! The second fun family event at Eveland Access is the Halloween Bash. On this event 

weekend campsites are decorated for Halloween, and the campers compete for the best 

decorated campsite. During the day, families can enjoy a variety of fun contests and a carnival 

with lots of games! Don’t forget to dress up for trick-or-treating and walk around the campground 

to get candy from all the campsites! The evening auto tour through the campground is a great 

way to see the lighted campsites and to end the day. The sights and sounds of the tour are 

amazing! Eveland Access is a great place to play, stay, and enjoy all that Mahaska County has 

to offer. 

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What inspired you to become a “puppet artist”? 

I was raised on PBS shows like Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers, 

Fraggle Rock and The Muppet Show. I loved the magic of 

puppetry. But when I went and saw Star Wars: Return of the 

Jedi and saw Jabba the Hutt in 4th grade, I knew I wanted to 

make crazy creatures like that when I grew up. 

Photo credit: Jen Stillions Photography 

CREATIVE 

MEET THE ARTIST: 

BRANT BOLLMAN 

What is your most memorable puppet 

experience in Oskaloosa? 

At the George Daily Youth Theatre Camp last summer, I 

worked with a group of Kindergarten through 3rd graders, 

who researched dinosaurs. They drew beautiful drawings of 

brightly colored dinosaurs. They then worked in teams to 

make giant dinosaur puppets. I love how closely the final 

projects looked to their drawings. It was like a kid's sketch 

came to life and stomped right onto the auditorium stage. 

Brant Bollman is an artist, actor, and puppeteer from Oskaloosa, Iowa. He helms Uplifting 

Puppet Co. and specializes in large walking street puppets that he calls ‘UPPETS’— puppets 

that go UP! They can be seen in parades, on stage, and at special events around Southern Iowa. 

“I see myself as a creator of experiences, a wizard of papier-mâché, cardboard, and wire,” 

explains Bollman. “I make magical moments. I am like the ringmaster at a circus leading the 

grand parade.” 

More down to earth are his smaller scale puppet shows and puppet workshops. He creates a 

cast of characters inspired by 80’s Pop Artist Keith Haring, 16-bit video games, and childhood 

cartoons. He also paints whimsical acrylic paintings that he calls, ‘portraits of puppets I haven’t 

made yet.’ Curious kitties, dancing robots, awkward storks, and playful puppies all take the 

stage. They hang perfectly in the room of a child (or a child at heart). 

Bollman is the Director of Theatre Arts at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he 

teaches studio art, directs plays, and creates giant lighted puppets for the town’s annual holiday 

spectacular, The Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade. 

Bollman also creates painterly historical acrylic paintings when prepping for the local mural 

projects seen around Oskaloosa. 

Tell us the most unique art supplies you have 

used on your puppets. 

I use a lot of plumbing and hardware not for their original 

intended purposes. I am often in True Value Hardware 

looking for the perfect hinge, bendable plastic tubing, or 

pipe fitting to use in a giant puppet. 

What is the longest amount of time you have 

worked on one puppet? 

Osky Lou' the Muse of Oskaloosa is a giant lantern puppet 

made under the tutelage of world famous puppet maker 

Andrew Kim in the fall of 2022. She is a 12' tall woman that 

takes three people to operate. She can be seen dancing 

through the Lighted Christmas Parade. She took two 

weeks to make, but we are always getting her out and 

adapting her, sewing her new dresses, and getting her 

updated for new parades. 

See Brant’s mural art work 

on page 28. 

Uplifting Puppet Co. is an invitation to suspend belief and imagine again. 

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Celebrating 180 Years 

OSKALOOSA’S RICH HISTORY: 

A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME 1844-2024 

 

Around the middle of the 19th century, a group of Quakers established a 

settlement between the Skunk and Des Moines rivers, located southeast of 

Des Moines. A settler named William Canfield established a trading post in 

Oskaloosa in what would later become Mahaska County. 

Before William Canfield, Native Americans had a significant presence in 

Iowa. Many cities and counties in the region are named after these 

indigenous people, including Chief Osceola and Chief Mahaska. Although 

Chief Osceola was not from Iowa, his history helped to name Oskaloosa. 

Chief Osceola had several wives, of which one was named Ouscaloosa. 

Some believe that her name means “last of the beautiful”, while other 

researchers have argued that it means ”black rain”. According to the 

Muskogee tribes, under which Osceola was raised, “Oski” translates to 

“rain” while “lusta” or “lusa” translates to “black”, therefore “Black Rain.” 

Some also believe that this may have been the name of one of Osceola’s 

wives, who was a slave. Although the authenticity of either of these origins 

may be fact or fiction. 

During the formation of Mahaska County in 1844, the county 

commissioners faced a challenge when deciding on a name for the county 

seat. They were torn between two options: Mahaska and Ouscaloosa, so a 

vote was held. It was decided that the County be named Mahaska, and the 

county seat be named Oskaloosa after a misspelling during the recording in 

1853. That same year, George W. Seevers posted this poem in the 

Oskaloosa Herald (which was established in 1850): 

“Oskaloosa! Oskaloosa! 

What a beauteous name; 

Who’d have thought a wee papoose 

Ever bore the same? 

Once it was an Indian baby, 

Then a chieftain’s mate; 

Now a city, next it may be 

Capital of the State.” 

The town containing only 13 crude cabins and two stores grew rapidly after 

1844, and by 1853 the population had grown to roughly 1,000. During the 

1850s and 1860s, the Western Stage Co. maintained barns where what is 

now the corner of High Avenue East and South Third Street. Passengers 

embarked on their travels from the Madison House, a hotel that was 

located on the east side of the downtown square, which later became 

known as the Downing Hotel. 

During the 1870s, coal mining became an essential part of Mahaska County’s 

economy, which was rich in bituminous coal. By 1883, the county had 38 

mines that produced over a million tons of coal annually. During the peak 

days of mining, Mahaska County exceeded all other Iowa counties in 

tonnage and number of mines. The transcontinental railroads that emerged 

during this period also brought significant benefits to Mahaska County. 

Locomotives transported coal out of the area year-round as the demand for 

coal continued to grow. 

Many of Oskaloosa’s present landmarks were constructed in the late 1800s 

and early 1900s. Some of these landmarks include Penn Academy which was 

founded in 1873, now known as William Penn University. The Oskaloosa 

Municipal Band began playing in the city square in 1864. The band would 

later be moved to the very first wooden bandstand, built in 1882. It 

continues to perform during the summer on the new bandstand. In 1886, 

the Mahaska County Courthouse was constructed and remains in use. 1903 

was an exciting year as the Carnegie Library opened, and President 

Theodore Roosevelt visited Oskaloosa to dedicate the YMCA building. 

Roosevelt also paid tribute to John F. Lacey, a US Congressman, Civil War 

hero and Oskaloosa resident. In 1907 a new hospital opened, and in 1909 the 

statue of Chief Mahaska was dedicated. In 1925 the “Old” Community 

Stadium began construction and was completed in 1929. The track and 

football field are still used today. 

In 1937, the Edmundson Park was commissioned after a bequest made by 

former Oskaloosa resident James Edmundson, the son of William 

Edmundson. William was one of the founders of Mahaska County as well as 

the first county sheriff. Oskaloosa is currently home to 41 landmarks listed 

on the National Register of Historic Places. 

It is truly incredible to see how far Oskaloosa has come in the last 180 years. 

From its humble beginnings as a small trading post in the 1840s, Oskaloosa 

has flourished into a thriving city with a vibrant community. The town has 

seen its fair share of challenges over the years. Yet, through it all, the people 

of Oskaloosa have remained resilient and committed to building a better 

future for themselves, their families, and future generations. 

Today, Oskaloosa is a hub of activity and innovation, home to a diverse 

array of businesses, cultural institutions, and recreational opportunities. The 

city boasts great schools, a bustling downtown area, and a strong sense of 

community pride. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, 

there is something special about Oskaloosa that draws people in and keeps 

them coming back. 

As we celebrate the city’s rich history and look toward the future, we can’t 

help but feel grateful for all that Oskaloosa has to offer. From its friendly 

people to its beautiful parks and historic landmarks, this is truly a special 

place that we are lucky to call home. So here’s to another 180 years of 

progress, growth, and prosperity in Oskaloosa! 

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"If music be the food of love, play on!" 

MAHASKA COUNTY has been a long-thriving home for arts and culture, but there may not be any art 

as beloved or appreciated as music, and there may not be any better place to enjoy it than from the 

BANDSTAND IN THE OSKALOOSA CITY SQUARE. 

2024 marks the 160th year the city band has played for the community. You can bring your lawn 

chair down to the square, order a piece of pie, and catch up with your neighbors while listening 

to the best of the Great American Songbook, classic Karl King marches, or the fiery weekly 

Western Overture as made famous by John Ford in the golden age of cinema. Of course, every 

concert ends with Lawrence Welk and a parade of bubbles as the sun sets. We say "Au Revoir" 

until we meet again the following week – unless it's one of the Chamber's Friday After Five 

concerts in the square the next day! 

The musicians who play in the city band come from all over, but many grew up playing in the 

local school bands, some of the best in the state. The Oskaloosa High School Marching Band 

earned their 50th consecutive Superior I rating at State Marching Band Contest in Fall 2023, and 

all three county high schools regularly send their jazz bands to the state competition. Recently, 

the Oskaloosa High School Choir sang the national anthem for the Iowa Wild hockey team. 

Oskaloosa Community School District students can start playing in the orchestra in fourth grade. 

And when summer's over, musicians from across the region "play on" at community festivals, 

open mics and coffeehouse-style concerts hosted by the Oskaloosa Art Center, Muse Music Store, 

and Studio Osky, all located in downtown Oskaloosa. Penn Central Mall hosts gospel concerts, 

Merry Tuba Christmas, and a Christmas Carol sing-along during the holiday season. Once a year, 

the local churches team up to sponsor a Christian concert on the square, which features national 

artists and has grown into one of the downtown’s largest gatherings. 

You can catch nationally and internationally touring artists at the 700-seat George Daily 

Auditorium from September to April as part of their professional performing arts series. A love of 

travel and music combine there through Spring 2025 while they are the Iowa host for World Fest, 

which has welcomed music groups from Finland, the Yup'ik tribes of Alaska, and Ghana in 2022 

and 2023. Since then, these musicians have gone on to perform at the Kennedy Center, win 

prestigious fellowships similar to the MacArthur Genius Grant, and have their album climb to #7 

on the Billboard Global Music Chart. 

Whether at the next school or university concert, checking out the next up-and-coming local 

artists at an open mic, or enjoying listening to professionals at the top of their field, there are 

plenty of reasons to... "Note the Difference” in Mahaska County. 

During the school year, more than a handful of city band musicians play with the William Penn 

University Concert Band, which also boasts athletic bands, a jazz band, and a choir. 

If country western or alternative rock are more your thing, you can check which of the many local 

singer-songwriters are playing that week's Thankful Thursday event, which runs from 5-7 PM in the 

Alley next to Smokey Row, across the street from the bandstand. 

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Whether you are discovering the Mahaska 

Community for the first time or call it home, 

we think you’ll find our growth surprising. 

We have BIG city amenities, global reach, 

and an arts and culture scene that earned us 

an Iowa Great Places designation. 

From Work to Play 

Manufacturing accounts for 24% of our workforce, placing us among the top ten counties in Iowa for wages paid 

and percent employed in our industries. Many of our industries are hometown headquarter companies who 

are developing new products and patents, and export to more than 130 countries worldwide. In 2023, many 

companies indicated they are adding jobs and more than $200 million in capital investment was launched. 

In 2023, the Oskaloosa Innovation Park was designated as the fifth largest certified industrial site in Iowa thanks 

to a team effort between the Mahaska Chamber, City of Oskaloosa, and Mahaska County. The Innovation Park 

offers 500-plus acres of shovel-ready land, served by the Union Pacific Railroad and is prime for logistics thanks 

to a $10 million grant from Iowa DOT to construct a local industrial connector between US 63 and IA 23. A rail 

transload study is in progress aimed at offering road to rail container shipping with the potential for on-site 

warehouse storage. 

“The Mahaska community is fueled by powerful partnerships,” said Deann DeGroot, Executive Director of the 

Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. “From our landowners to utility providers, and members with legal 

and real estate expertise, everyone stepped up to make the Innovation Park a reality. We know it will be a key 

factor in growing the tax base.” 

In August 2023, the Mahaska YMCA opened a new 88,000 square foot facility to better meet the needs of the 

community. Located adjacent to the Oskaloosa Elementary School and 200-acre Lacey Recreation Complex, the 

Y features two fitness rooms, a spin room, large gymnasium, three multi-purpose rooms, two racquetball courts, 

playgrounds, a child watch area, and 24/7 access to cardio equipment. A large competition pool and warm water 

recreation/therapy pool and splash pad are still under construction. 

A third of the new Y facility is dedicated to licensed early childhood development. Twenty state-of-the-art 

classrooms offer daycare and preschool for children birth to age 4. Preschool is provided by the Oskaloosa 

School District. The Y was made possible through funding from the city - $11.5 million in one-cent option tax 

funding, the Oskaloosa School District - $7.5 million of PPEL funding, and $14.5 million in private donations 

from the community. Two million dollars of the private funding is dedicated as an endowment for the Y. 

“The future of any community is building strong foundations within children,” said De Groot. “The early childhood 

programs are essential for families. The world-class fitness and recreation areas are a draw for residents, from the 

youngest to oldest, looking to gather, stay healthy, and have fun.” 

“The Mahaska Community is fortunate to have private industries making the commitment to remain here and 

invest in future growth,” said De Groot. “At the same time, our public sector partners are contributing to success 

through their thoughtful planning and resources carefully invested. It’s a winning combination that provides 

the convenience of small-town living with the benefits of big city amenities.” 

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2024 

Calendar 

OF EVENTS 

Tassel Ridge ® Winery 

and Vineyards 

June 

7 

Friday After Five 

Food, fun, and live music 

in downtown Oskaloosa 

June 

8 

June 

14 

June 

21 

July 

25 

Nov 

23 

Nov 

30 

Dec 

7 

Art on the Square 

55th annual art festival 








Sweet Corn Serenade 

Sweet corn, burgers, fun, and 

music in downtown Oskaloosa 

Turn on the Lights! 

Painting with Lights downtown 

display turns on for the season 

Merry Little Downtown 

Christmas Holiday fun on the 

Square in downtown Oskaloosa 

37th Annual Lighted 

Christmas Parade 

An Oskaloosa holiday tradition 

Otley 

Exit 40 

Pella 

New Sharon 

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Taste award-winning wines ranging from dry 

to sweet including fizzy, fruit, and dessert wines 

at a Seated Wine Tasting. Call the Winery at 

641.672.WINE (9463) for reservations. 

Enjoy the views of the Vineyards and 

picturesque farmland. 

Shop for wine, wine-related items, and 

accessories; local cheese; chocolate; sauces 

and dipping oils; and more…. 

Visit www.tasselridge.com, our Facebook page, 

or call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) for 

information about hours, Seated Wine Tastings, 

and wine & food events including Wine & Wood 

Fired Oven Pizza events. 

Order wine by telephone, 641.672.WINE (9463). 

We can ship wine to Arizona, Colorado, DC, 

Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Texas. 

Adult signature required for receipt of wine. 

1681 220 th St., Leighton, IA 

641.672.WINE (9463) 

www.tasselridge.com 

But wait! There’s more! 

The events above are organized/sponsored by Mahaska 

Chamber and/or Oskaloosa Main Street. But in June, 

you might also enjoy Knots, Loops, and Other Twisted 

Crafts at Nelson Pioneer Farm or the Spring Festival 

in New Sharon. In the summertime, BBQ for Badges, 

Rollin’ Oldies, and Concert on the Square also happen 

in downtown Oskaloosa. And don’t forget about 

Stinkfest in Fremont or George Daily’s professional 

season! 

Visit our online calendar to find 

fun local events and festivals— 

and submit your own! 

mahaskachamber.org/calendar 

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Tassel Ridge 

Winery 

Leighton 

220th Street 

63 

Oskaloosa 

Eddyville 

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Open 7 days a week year round 

Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Sunday, Noon–6 p.m. 

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(see website for special evening event hours) 

Cedar 

Tassel Ridge Winery…Simply Extraordinary ® 

Tassel Ridge wines are sold at the 

Winery and over 400 retailers in Iowa. 

For a complete list of retailers visit 

www.tasselridge.com/retail. 

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11/10/23 10:56 AM

Turn on 

the Lights 

save the date 

NOVEMBER 

23 

2024 

OSKALOOSA LIGHTED 

CHRISTMAS PARADE 

save the date 

DECEMBER 

7 

2024 

Be mesmerized with colorful floats and twinkling lights. Community 

and businesses come together to participate in this annual event. 

Christmas cheer is everywhere! 

Everyone LOVES a Parade! 

Young and old line the streets to 

admire the creativity that shines brightly 

through the unique parade entries. 

The streets are filled with spectators taking in the 

sights and sounds of a magical lighted downtown parade. 

The sign says it all! #1 Parade in the USA. 

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Kerstmarkt, Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market 

and Christmas Tour of Homes 

Save the Date: December 5-7 

More information for upcoming events in Pella 

can be found at visitpella.com/events. 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Vault ...the bookstore with so much more! 

Let your shopping experience at Book 

Vault be a page-turning experience! 

• Books for all ages 

• Author events 

• Unique gift ideas 

• Special order books 

• Toys, games & more 

• Gourmet Kitchen 

Mon-Wed 9 AM - 7PM • Thurs 9 AM - 7 PM 

Fri 9 AM - 7 PM • Sat 9 AM - 5 PM • Sun 12 PM - 4 PM 

www.bookvault.org 

105 S Market St. • Oskaloosa, IA 52577 • Ph: 641.676.1777 

West side of the Oskaloosa Downtown Square 

Visit the Edmundson 

Park Playground 

New Playground Features: 

Smooth rubber surface 

Inclusive swings 

Musical equipment 

Climbing equipment for all ages 

Newly renovated rocket slide 

Vibrant mural painting 

Other Park Features: 

Bike/Walking trail 

18 hole Golf Course 

Swimming Pool 

Art Sculptures 

18 holes Disc Golf Picnic Shelters 

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1007 S Market St 

Oskaloosa, IA 52577 

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Hickory Ave 

Independence Ave 


Irvine Ave 

Galeston 

Ave 

Irvine Ave 


Highland Ave 

Jones Ave 

Jewell Ave 

Jewell 

Ave 

Highland Ave 

Joiner Ave 

Jewell Ave 

Harrison Ave 

Kirby Ave 

Kirby Ave 

Kirby Ave 

Kirby Ave 

Kent Ave 

Kent Ave 

Kent Ave 

Kent Ave 

Kent Ave 

Hickory Ave 

Hickory Ave 

Laveen Ave 

US 63 

Kent Ave 

Lincoln Ave 

US 63 


Lynn Ave 

Lynn Ave 

Irvine Ave 

Irvine Ave 

Millridge Ln 

Merino 

Ave 

Merino Ave 

Merino Ave 

Merino Ave 

Newland Ave 

Jewell Ave 

Jewell 

Ave 

Joiner Ave 

Jewell Ave 

Newland 

Way 

Newport Ave 

Kirby Ave 

Niland Ave (G13) 

Kirby Ave 

Je 

Kirby Ave 

Kirby Ave 

Osburn Ave (T63) 

Niland Ave 

Osburn Ave 

(T63) 

Osburn 

Ave 

Oxford Ave (T65) 

Kent Ave 

Kent Ave 

Oxford Ave (G13) 

Plymouth St 

Patriot Ave 

Pier Ln 

Laveen Ave 

Oxford Ave 

Plymouth Ave 

Parkin Ave (T65) 

US 63 

Pilgrim 

Path 

Parkin Ave 

Quail Ave 

Quail Ave 

Quail Ave 

US 63 

Queens Ave 

IA371 

Pleasant Ln 

Parkin Ave 

Queens Ave 

Queens Ave 

Queens Ave 

Rowland Ave 

Rowland Ave 

Queens Ave 

Rowland Ave 

Lynn Ave 

Lynn Ave 

Resolve Ave 

Rutledge 

Ave (G71) 

Rutledge Ave 

Royal Ln 

Rutledge Ave 

Rutledge 

Ave (T67) 

Millr 

Sky Ln 

Snyder Ave 

Merino Ave 

Merino Ave 

Snyder Ave 

Teller Ave 

Teller Ave 

Teller Ave 

Newport Ave 

Teller Ave 


Union 

Ave 

Union Ave (G57) 

Union Ave 

Union Ave 

Trenton Ave 

Osburn Ave (T63 

Niland Ave 

Urbana Ave (V 13) 

Usher Ave 

Urbana Ave (V13) 

Usher Ave 

Ventura Ave (V13) 

Oxford Ave (T65) 

Ventura Ave 

Vernon Ave 

Ventura Ave 

Ventura Ave 

Vernon Ave (G57) 

Vernon Ave 

Patriot Ave 

Vermillion Ave 

Victoria Ave 

Pier Ln 

Whitwell Ave 

Oxford Ave 

Whitwell Ave 

Plymouth Ave 

York Ave 

Parkin Ave (T65) 

Walnut Ave 

Yale Ave (V21) 

Yarnell Ave 

Yarnell Ave 

Parkin Ave 

Pilgrim 

Path 

Quail Ave 

Yale Ave (G13) 

York Ave 

Zephyr Ave 

Yuma Ave 

Zephyr Ave 

IA371 

Zephyr Ave 

Pleasant Ln 

Parkin Ave 

Queens Ave 

Queens Ave 

Resolve Ave 

Rutledge 

Ave (G71) 

Royal Ln 

Map: CITY OF OSKALOOSA 

Map: 

22 

A 

|| 

B 

|| 

C 

|| || 

D 

E 

|| 

F 

|| 

Marion Co. 

! 

To 

Pella 

120th St 

140th St 

Adams Ave 

Adams Ave (G43) 

102 

A 

|| 

B 

|| 

C 

143rd Dr 

163 

|| || 

D 

E 

|| 

F 

|| || 

G 

225th St 

Marion Co. Marion Co. 

! 

To 

Pella 

To 

Bussey 

H 

|| 

Barrows Ave 

120th St 

140th St 

Adams Ave 

Adams Ave (G43) 

102 

143rd Dr 

163 

225th St 

200th St 

Lanphiers Landing 

265th St (G62) 

285th St 

300th St (T23) 

Barrows Ave 

Lanphier Landing Lane 

Old Hwy 92 

260th St 

Adams Ave 

117th St 

150th St 

200th St 

! 

Lanphier Landing Lane 

Ashland Ave 

Cedar Creek 

Access 

Lanphiers Landing 

Old Hwy 92 

260th St 

117th St 

150th St 

265th St (G62) 

Ashl 

145th St 

160th St 

Map: MAHASKA COUNTY 

Map: 

Roads 

100th St (G13) 

110th St (G15) 

243rd St 

160th St 

243rd St 

100th St (G13) 

127th St 

Bellefountain 

Barrows Ave 

(G62) 

110th St (G15) 

145th St 

Richland 

Bayard Ave 

190th St 

210th St 

Barrows Ave 

235th St (G43) 

Old Hwy 92 

River Rd (G55) 

117th St 

145th St (T33) 

220th St (G39) 

Des Moines River 

330th St 

275th St 

294th St (G59) 

Barrows Ave 

(T31) 

Monroe Co. 

|| 2 

Bellefountain 

Des Moines 

Gated 

Roads 

Gravel Dirt 

Legend 

315th St 

Gated 

Gravel 

2 || 3 || 4 || 5 

|| 6 || 7 

|| 8 || 

9 

133rd St 

Castle 

Corner 

180th St 

West St 

Bayard Ave 

Richland 

190th St 

210th St 

Barrows Ave 

235th St (G43) 

Old Hwy 92 


117th St 

127th St 

Bayard Ave 

Dirt 

Legend 

170th St 

Black Oak 

Olivet 

280th St (G62) 

340th St (T31) 

Jasper Co. Poweshiek Co. To Grinnell 

To Montezuma 

Poweshiek Co. 

To Grinnell 

To Montezuma 

205th St 

Cordova Ave 

(T33) 

Carbon Tr 

Carbon Tr 

(G49) 

Scott 


Cordova Ave 

Cordova Ave 

Jefferson 

Dover Ave 

Dean Ave 

185th St 

190th St 

120th St 

Peoria 

Leighton 

Rochester 

305th St 


125th St 

Grandville 

S. Skunk River 

205th St 

220th St (G30/T33) 

Black Oak 

Peggy's 

Landing 

Olivet 

Cedar Bluffs 

Natural Area 

Dover Ave 

Natural 

Main Road 


Eaton Ave 

Dean Ave 

310th St (G71) 

Dean Ave 

Elba Ave 

110th St (G15) 

160th St (G29) 

168th St (G29) 

Eaton 

Ave 

Elba Ave 

Elba Ave 

Elba Ave (G29) 

Ford Ave 

290th St (G29) 

220th St (G30/T33) 

Scott 

Hard Surface 

Railroads 

133rd St 

Elba Ave 

Peoria 

Leighton 

Elba Ave 

Fairfax Ave 

Fisher Ave (G29/T43) 

Fisher Ave 

133rd St 

150th St 

Fisher Ave 

194th Dr 

Rivers/Lakes 

Political Township 

Corporate Limits 

Recreation Areas 


105th St (G13 / T38) 

170th St 

(G29) 

220th St 

(G39) 

Taintor 

Grandville 

125th St 

135th St 

195th St 

205th St 


235th St 

(G43) 

245th St 

92 

170th St 


102 Hwy (T38) 

Evans 

260th St (G49) 

285th St (G55) 

328th Dr 

163 

Gambell Ave 

Sheets 

Addition 

295th St 

305th St 

Fisher Ave 

Galeston Ave 

102 

155th St 

265th St 

105th St (G13) 

140th St (G23) 

Highland Ave 

Eveland Access 

Hickory Ave 

147th St 

Hickory Ave 

210th St 

Lakonta 

(Truax) 

|| 3 

|| 

4 

120th St 

245th St 

Indian Way (T39) 

Prairie 

Madison 

Northshore Dr 

Garfield 

325th St (G73) 

Hickory Ave 

Map features are representations of original data 

sources and do not replace or modify land surveys, 

deeds, or other legal instruments defining land 

ownership or use. There is no expressed or implied 

warranty of accuracy, quality, or completeness for 

any specific purpose or use. 

Map Created by the Mahaska County GIS Department 

185th St 

Taintor 

147th St 


Independence 

Ave 

River Road 

278th St 

285th St (G55) 

Smokeville 

Des Moines River 

West Des Moines 

Beacon 

Lincoln 

East Des Moines 

James Tr 

Galeston Ave 

Irvine Ave 

340th St 

110th St 

Jewell Ave 


Jersey Ave 

270th St 

235th St 

(G43) 

Jobe Ln 

145th St 

(G23) 

Jena Ln 

228th St 

Jones 

Ave. 

275th St 

205th St 

290th St 

102 

Evans 

260th St (G49) 

Kent Ave 

102 

Old Hwy 163 

IA309 

Jones Ave 

Jewell Ave 

163rd St 

155th St 

220th St (G39) 

295th 

St 

210th St 

Kirby Ave 

Kelly Ln 

163 

Swanson-Lomax 

Wildlife Area 

Ever-Tru Natural 

Wilderness Area 

Kaplan Ave 

120th St 

140th St 

238th St 

Givin 

IA146 

New Sharon 

185th St 

263rd St 

270th St 

Kyle Ave 

Lexington Ave 

170th St 

230th St 

Kyle Ave 

275th St 

193rd St 

Lynndale Rd 

165th St 

Oskaloosa 

293rd St 

Eddyville 

Maize Dr 

University Park 

Union Mills 

Keomah 

Village 

Wright 

Cedar 

Airport 

Barnes City 

Lacey Indianapolis 

212th St 

Merino Ave 

(T65) 

180th St 

Coal Valley 

US 63 

110th St (G13) 

135th St 

290th St 

Moon Ln 

300th St 

175th St (G29) 

Park Ave N 

Moss Ln 

Merino Ave 

105th St (G13) 

110th St 

N. Skunk River 

135th St 

Peter's Wildlife Area 

305th St 

Quercus 

! 

210th St 

Lincoln Ave 

300th St 

Robertson 

Access 

63 

220th St (G39) 

Foxrun Dr 

US 63 

Merino 

Ave 

235th St 

17th St. (US 23) 

267th St 

Niland Ave 

US 63 

200th St 

Norwalk 

Cir 

Newport Cir 

265th St 

292nd St 

320th St 

107th St 

(G13) 

Osborn 

Ave 

Osburn 

Ave 

Osburn Ave 

116th St 

120th St 120th St 

Russell 

Wildlife Area 

Eddyville Dunes 

Sand Prairie 

! 

µ 

Nelson 

Pioneer 

Farm 

Caldwell Park 

135th St 

Union 

150th St (G23) 


160th St (G25) 

Adams 

215th St (G39) 

Spring Creek 

Osage Ln 

295th St 

(T63) 

310th St (G63) 

330th St (T63) 

340th St (G77) 

To Ottumwa 

|| 5 

|| 

6 

265th St 

120th St 

245th St 

Prairie 

Madison 

Garfield 

0 1.5 3 

0.75 Miles 

Glendale 

Access 

225th St 

Owen Ave 

133rd St 

113th St 

185th St 

235th St 

280th St 

(G57) 

Beacon 

285th St 

255th St 

270th St 

280th St 

295th St 

Harrison 

Osburn Ave (T63) 

Union Mills 

Access 

140th St 

|| 

Plynouth Ave 

105th St (G13) 

125th Dr 

210th St 

Plymouth Ave 

US 63 

130th St 

133rd St (G19) 

Parkin Ave 

143rd St 

Lincoln 

170th St (G29) 

185th St 

92 

223rd Dr 

! 

IA146 

255th St 

Lake 

Keomah 

315th St 

325th St 

110th St 

New Sharon 

Queens Ave 

285th St 

248th St 

Rowland Ave 

Keomah Ln 

100th St 

305th St (G63) 

Oskaloosa 

7 

Mahaska County 

Iowa 

2 || 3 || 4 || 5 

|| 6 || 

7 

145th St (T33) 

220th St (G39) 

133rd St 

Castle 

Corner 

180th St 

West St 

Bayard Ave 

170th St 

205th St 

Carbon Tr 

Peggy's 

Landing 

Jasper Co. 

Cordova Ave 

(T33) 

Carbon Tr 

(G49) 

Cordova Ave 


Dean Ave 

185th St 

190th St 

Hard Surface 

Natural 

Main Road 

Railroads 

120th St 


Eaton Ave 

125th St 

133rd St 

205th St 

110th St (G15) 

160th St (G29) 

168th St (G29) 

Ave 

Elba Ave Eaton 

Elba Ave 

Elba Ave 

Elba Ave (G29) 

Ave 

133rd St 

150th St 

Fisher Ave (G29/T43) 

Fisher Ave 

194th Dr 

Rivers/Lakes 

Political Township 

Corporate Limits 

Recreation Areas 

105th St (G13 / T38) 

125th St 

170th St 

(G29) 

135th St 

220th St 

(G39) 

195th St 

92 

170th St 

205th St 

245th St 

163 

102 Hwy (T38) 

140th St (G23) 

Highland Ave 

Hickory Ave 

Map features are representations of original data 

sources and do not replace or modify land surveys, 

deeds, or other legal instruments defining land 

ownership or use. There is no expressed or implied 

warranty of accuracy, quality, or completeness for 

any specific purpose or use. 

Map Created by the Mahaska County GIS Department 

Poweshiek Co. 

147th St 

185th St 

210th St 

147th St 


Northshore Dr 

Independence 

Ave 

Jersey Ave 

110th St 

Jewell Ave 

145th St 

(G23) 

Jobe Ln 

es 

Jena Ln 

205th St 

228th St 

e. 

102 

Kent Ave 

Old Hwy 163 

IA309 

163rd St 

220th St (G39) 

210th St 

163 

Ever-Tru Natural 

Wilderness Area 

120th St 

135th St 

Peter's Wildlife Area 

238th St 

263rd St 

Lexington Ave 

110th St 

170th St 

230th St 

193rd St 

Lynndale Rd 

! 

165th St 

210th St 

Robertson 

Access 

Lacey 

63 

115th St 

Russell 

265th Wildlife St (G51) Area 

340th St (G77) 

248th St 

175th St 

190th St 

200th St 

Royal Ln 

Signal Dr 

157th St 

160th St 

Nicholson 

Park 

258th St 

281st St 

Stanton Ave (G23) 

225th St 

Maskunky 

Marsh 

Snake Tr 

Snyder Ave 

(T67) 

110th St 

110th St (G13) 

Snyder Ave (G19) 


Maize Dr 

212th St 

135th St 

180th St 

220th St (G39) 

Merino Ave 

(T65) 

Foxrun Dr 

Snyder Ave 

250th St 

255th St 

|| 

Merino Ave 

Soho 

Circle 

280th St (G57) 

330th St (G77) 

120th St (G17) 

Teller Ave 

Pleasant Grove 

163rd St (G25) 

200th St 

Teller Ave 

133rd St (G19) 

205th St 

230th Cir 


255th St 

260th St 

Teller Ave 

185th St 

190th St 

175th St (G29) 

235th St 

Park Ave N 

µ 

0 0.75 1.5 3 Miles 

Teller Ave 

255th St (G51) 

270th St 

Trenton Ave 

8 

23 

107th St 

177th St 

Urbana Ave (V13) 

185th St 

195th St 

240th St 

Cedar 

Rose Hill 

White Oak 

White Oak 

Conservation Area 

275th St (G57) 

University Park 

17th St. (US 23) 

267th St 

US 63 

200th St 

Norwalk 

Cir 

Newport Cir 

265th St 

107th St 

(G13) 

Osborn 

Ave 

Osburn 

Ave 

Osburn Ave 

116th St 

120th St 120th St 

Nelson 

Pioneer 

Farm 

Niland Ave 

Caldwell Park 

Glendale 

Access 

290th St 

Lake 

Hawthorn 

143rd St 

150th St 

135th St 

Ventura Ave 

210th St (G39) 

Rose Hill Marsh 

320th St 

Ventura Ave (V 13) 

235th St 

255th St 

100th St 

107th St (G13) 

Union 

150th St (G23) 


185th St 

160th St 

Monroe 

260th St 

268th St 

295th St 

Whitwell Ave 

120th St (G13/V21) 

113th St 

Victoria Ave 

140th St (V21) 

150th St 

177th St 


92 


185th St 

Adams 

Owen Ave 

235th St 

230th St 

Fremont 

310th St 

325th St 

110th St 

125th Dr 

235th St 

130th St (G19) 

177th St 


160th St (G25) 

210th St (G39) 

Spring Creek 

Osage Ln 

Oxford Ave (G13) 

225th St 

133rd St 

Union Mills 

Access 

210th St 

198th St 

233rd St 

York Ave 

Tioga 

260th St 

215th St (G39) 

310th St 

335th St (G77) 

187th Dr 

West St 

275th St 

280th St (G57) 

Zephyr Ave 

305th St 

Wapello Co. 

255th St 

|| 9 

105th St (G13) 

US 63 

Keokuk Co. 

130th St 

To 

Sigourney 

! 

235th St 

Keokuk Co. 

A 

|| 

B 

|| || 

133rd St (G19) 

Parkin Ave 

143rd St 

Union Mills 

C 

D 

|| 

170th St (G29) 

185th St 

92 

223rd Dr 

! 

255th St 

110th St 

E 

|| 

F 

|| 

G 

|| 

H 

Lake 

Keomah 

|| 

248th St 

!To 

Ottumwa 

23 

Queens Ave 

Ma 

Rowland Ave 

Keomah Ln 

100th St 

11 

Keomah 

Village 

265th St (G5 

Rutledge Ave 

16 

1 

200th 

248t 

Royal Ln 

2

Marked Bike 

Lanes 

24 

Mahaska Community Recreation Trail Trail 



to accommodate up to 28 people at one time! 

Trail Markings & Legend: 

Q 

P 

G 

T39 

T39 

City of 

Beacon 

New Trail Coming 

2022-23 

163 

1.10 

163 

ã 

Lacey Recreation 

Complex 

New 

MCRF YMCA 

Office .23 

1.10 

T39 

T39 

MCRF 

Office 

Vanderwilt 

Park 

Lacey 

Ballfields 

Oskaloosa 

Elementary 

School 

Iowa Hwy. 432 

Oskaloosa 

Elementary 

School 

U 

U 

Iowa Hwy. 432 

Harvest 

Point 

Golf 

Course 

and 

Driving 

Range 

ã 

For Reservations call 

Trailhead 

(Restrooms, Parking) MCRF at 641-672-2499 

P 

Community .90 

Stadium 

William 

.52 Penn .3 

.90University 

U 

1.04 

U 

.38 

Vanderwilt 

Park 

Bobzilla’s Southern 

Bicycle 

Southern 

Werks Iowa 

Fairgrounds Iowa 

Speedway 

South M Street 

Green Street 

Pella Ave. 

N. L Street 

.81 

Lodging 

South M Street 

North L St. 

Southern Iowa 

Fairgrounds 

11th Ave.West 

11th Ave. West 

Harvest 

Point 

Golf 

Course 

and Driving 

Green St. 

Range Edmundson 

Park 

P 

 

Edmundson 

Golf Course 

North H Street 

So. H Street 

Edmundson 

Edmundson Pool 

Park 

Oskaloosa 

Christian 

School 

Edmundson .53 

Golf Course 

Fairview 

Drive 

163 

1.04 

 

U 

S. Market Street N. Market North E Street Street 

G Ave. W. 

.27 

Edmundson 

Outdoor 

Pool 

Dog 

Park 

W. Glendale Rd. 

.85 

Old White 

Cemetery 

William Penn 

University Overpass 

Trueblood Ave. 

Old 

YMCA 

Oskaloosa 

Christian 

School 

Homestead .53 

Assisted Fairview Living 

Drive 

N. Market Street 

N. Market Street 

Marked Bike Lanes 

ã 

Homestead 

Assisted 

Living 

U 

E. Glendale Rd. 

South 2nd Street 

S. 7th Street 

Golf 

 

.98 

 

Mahaska Community 

Recreation Foundation 

Phone: 641.672.2499 • Emergency: 911 

www.mcrf.info 

University/College Hospital 

Underpass County Road T39: 

For a combination of experiences, take County Road T39 south of Beacon 

Camp Grounds 

Golf Course 

Railroadand ride through the rolling hills of the Des Moines River Valley. A quick 

Trail Tram Tours 

Trailhead 

University/College 

stop at Eveland Access provides great opportunities to view American Bald 

(Restrooms, Parking) 

U Underpass 

Park Swimming 

Bridge 

are available 

Eagles in their natural habitat. There is fishing , camping, picnicking, and 

Railroad 

May through 

Campgrounds School 

calming river scenic views at Eveland. This eight-mile route concludes at 

Courthouse 

US Highway Completed Trail Completed Trail 

the intersection of T39 and G71 which allows for a turnaround to head October. 

Street Access 

Street Access back toward Beacon. 

Call MCRF 

Park/Picnic Area 

School 

T39 Golf Course County Route Under Development 

(641.672.2499) 

City 1.07 Street Trail Mileage Iowa DOT Resource: 

to make your reservation. 

Lodging Place of Interest Swimming 92 State Highway US/State Highway Mahaska County routes, interactive maps, and information regarding 

Note: T3 County Map is Highway not to scale Iowa’s • Not all Bicycle labeled Friendly • Updated Roads can Summer be found 2019 by visiting www.iowadot.gov/ 

Place of Interest Hospital 

1.07 Trail Mileage iowabikes 

North 3rd Street 

So. 2nd. St. 

YMCA 

 

1.07 

T65 

15th Ave. East 

Fox 

George Daily 

Community Auditorium 

K Avenue East 

Drive 

Run 

Oskaloosa 

Middle 

School 

2 miles 

Nelson Pioneer 

Farm & Museum 

2 miles 

1.10 

Forest Cemetery 

South 7th Street 

S. 15th Street 

Bicycle Option South 11th Street 

Oskaloosa 

Golf 

Mahaska 

Health 

Partnership 

1.20 

ã 

 

Oskaloosa 

Golf 

Carbonado Road 

North Park Avenue 

.89 

C Avenue West 

C Avenue East 

.89 

Lake Keomah 

Daily Garden ã 

State Park - 5 miles 

U 

A Avenue East 

92 U 

A Avenue West 

A Avenue East 

U 

.96 

U 92 

A Avenue West 

A Avenue East 

ã 

Freedom Rock 

High Avenue West 

High Avenue East 

High Avenue West 

High Avenue East 

G 

Caldwell Park ã .44 Caldwell Park 

Bandstand 1st Ave. East 

NO RESTROOMS 

Bandstand 1st Ave. East 

.44 

City 

Chamber 


City 

Snow 

City 

City Hall 

Chamber 

Environmental .78 

Snow 

Oskaloosa 

Dump 

Hall 

Learning Center 

Dump 

Public Library 

Oskaloosa 

Public Library 

Schedule Your Trail Tram Tours Today! 

Enjoy the beautiful Mahaska Community Recreation 

Trail, on a 2-hour guided tour Monday-Friday on 

one of our Trail Trams! We have 4 trams available 

.81 

Bobzilla’s 

Bicycle 

Werks 

Q 

Stephan Stephen Memorial C Avenue West 

Memorial Animal Shelter 

Animal 

Shelter 

Trail Markings & Legend: 

U 

.30 

S. H Street 

Marked Bike 

Lanes 

U 

N. H Street 

.27 

.70 

N. E Street 

U 

Marked Bike Lanes 

U 

.85 

S. 2nd Street 

15th Ave. East 

P.25 

Oskaloosa 

Mahaska County Bicycle Friendly Roads 

Golf 

.32 

23 

.68 

.49 

N 

City of 

University 

Park 

Park 

9th St. 

County Road T65: 

Cycling enthusiasts will enjoy County Road T65 (take East Glendale Road), 

a nine-mile look at rural Mahaska County’s agricultural past and present. 

Two miles into your ride, you come across the 1844 Nelson Pioneer Farm 

& Museum, Iowa’s first museum to honor pioneer farming. As you 

continue, the scenery gives you a look at present-day sprawling soybean 

and cornfields. Your journey through Mahaska County’s farming 

community will comes to a conclusion at the intersection of G39, a safe 

Picnic Area spot to turn around and head back toward Oskaloosa. 

Note: Map is not to scale - Not all items labeled - Updated Spring 2022 

S. 2nd St. 

U 

T65 

Oskaloosa 

Sr. High 

School 

U 

Sheriff George U 

Avenue Daily 


Oskaloosa 

Senior High 

Oskaloosa School 

Middle 

Indian School Hills 

Forest 

Community 

K Avenue College East Cemetery 

1.07 

J Avenue East 

C Avenue East 

1.5 

.98 

S. 11th Street 

Oskaloosa 

Nelson Pioneer 

Farm & Museum 

J Mahaska 

Avenue East 

Health 

Partnership 

1.2 

1.10 

9th Ave E 

Oskaloosa 

Golf 

.99 

.32 

City of 

University 

.99 

Park 

9th Ave E 

.49 

N 

8th St. 

9th St. 

.68 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Bethel 

.25 

8th St. 

9th St. 

13.6 miles of bike trail in Oskaloosa & University Park 

Q 

Lake Keomah 

State Park - 5 miles 

Freedom Rock 

Environmental 

Learning Center 

.9 

9th Street 

Burlington Road 

Penn Central Mall 

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205 North E St. • Oskaloosa, Iowa • 641.673.3439 

Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 

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202 First Avenue East • Oskaloosa 

641-673-5984 

Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-6pm; Sat. 8am-4pm; Closed on Sunday 

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Annual Fall Festival held in September 

Visit us online at: 

www.nelsonpioneer.org 

2211 Nelson Lane 


641.672.2898 

Admission: $8 adults, $5 veterans, 

$2 students, 5 and under Free, 

Society members Free 

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OFFICE HOURS 

Monday - Friday: 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM 

Call 641-673-4366 to schedule an appointment 

or visit us online at OskaloosaVision.com 

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COMMUNITIES 

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and home, open communication, honesty, 

kindness, empowerment, individual 

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Imagine the Possibilities is committed 

to providing quality community-based 

services to people with disabilities. 

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Store Hours: 

6 AM - 11 PM 

7 days a week 

Oskaloosa: 673.8663 

Pharmacy: 673.0259 

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989 

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Spy a Mural in 

Mahaska County” 

MUSIC MOSAIC MURAL 

Artist Michael Ferrarell was hand 

selected to create this mural 

to honor Oskaloosa’s musical history. 

The mural shows Oskaloosa Municipal 

Band members and mother-and-son duo 

Virginia and Frederick Knight Logan. 

THE UNDERPASS 

On the bike trail by the Oskaloosa High School this 

mural was painted by Kirk Seese to give a flash of color 

for people in the community to enjoy while on the trail. 

ART MURAL 

Created by members of FACE (Fine Arts & Cultural Events) 

of Mahaska County, this mural points individuals to the Art 

Center which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024. 

MAMMOTH MURAL 

Matt and Sarah Kargol created this mural that references 

the mammoth bones found in Mahaska County in 2010. 

SWEET CORN SERENADE MURAL 

Lili Payne Lennox created a mural to celebrate the 

annual festival held in July that brings the community 

together for sweet corn and live music. 

THE ALLEY MURAL 

Mr. Kargol’s art class at Oskaloosa High School depicts the 

bandstand and statue of Chief Mahaska. Features like colors from 

the bandstand, a William Penn pennant, and a bottle from Mahaska 

Bottling Company were incorporated to tie the roots of the town together. 

PHOENIX BLOCK MURAL 

Oskaloosa’s oldest mural was painted by the community in 1996 by Oskaloosa 

citizens stepping up to work on the mural together. This mural shows how important 

music is to the heart of the downtown. 

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11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 

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The Book Vault 

Visit these 10 places that . 

Jennifer Drinkwater explores how we 

bring artwork from the studio into the 

world, and how art-making can both build 

and shape community. 

. .Frame our Community 

Jennifer lives in Ames, Iowa, with her 

husband. Her creativity is inspired by the 

conversations she has with folks she visits 

on her journeys through local towns. 

Bandstand 

Maskunky Marsh 

George Daily 


Woodhaven 

Amphitheatre 

Sculpture Workshop 

Meet 

the 

artist 

Mammoth 

Puppet Parade 

Solar System 

Walk About 


Center Court 

Buxton House 

Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum 

Jennifer Drinkwater creates original paintings 

about what’s good in each of the communities she 

visits. A portion of each art sale is donated back to 

our local Oskaloosa Main Street. Original paintings 

and prints are available. Check out her website 

Jennifer Drinkwater 

whatsgoodproject.com 

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YOUR WAY AROUND 

MAHASKA COUNTY 

3 Fridays, 3 Ways 

Family Time 

Breakfast: 

Riverside II Family 

Restaurant for a big menu of 

tasty breakfast options. 

1802 A Ave E, Oskaloosa 

Lunch: 

Rosso & Wine Pronto for 

original Italian fast food. Penn 

Central Mall, Oskaloosa 

Friends' Meetup 

Gather your fellow foodies—family, friends, or significant other— 

and make plans to taste your way through Oskaloosa and the 

surrounding area with these three edible itineraries. 

Dinner: 

Pizza Den for your choice of 

classic and unique pizzas, and 

the “Big Den” challenge! 


Dessert: 

SnoBiz for refreshing shaved 

ice and ice cream treats. 

205 N E St, Oskaloosa 

(Mahaska Drug parking lot) 

1210 A Avenue East, Oskaloosa • (641) 673-8333 

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Newly Renovated • Clean, Comfortable Rooms 

Microwave & Fridge • Free High Speed WiFi 

Affordable Rates 

(Nightly or Weekly) 

Two Queen Beds - $70/night 

Single King Bed - $65/night 

Ask about Extended Stay & Corporate Rates 

Breakfast: 

Julie’s Home Style Cafe for a 

traditional breakfast “just like 

mom used to make.” 

216 S Market St, Oskaloosa 

Lunch: 

Grate Expectations for quality, 

made from scratch lunch 

dishes and weekly specials. 

1109 A Ave W, Oskaloosa 

Dinner: 

Tassel Ridge Winery for 

wine and wood-fired pizza. 

Reservations required. 

1681 220th St, Leighton 

Dessert: 

Frosty Udder to satisfy your 

sweet tooth with an ice cream 

treat, shake, or malt. 

215 Hwy 432, Oskaloosa 

Cork & Bottle 

Couple's Day Out 

Breakfast: 

Jaarsma Bakery for made 

from scratch donuts, pastries, 

Dutch Letters, and more. 


Lunch: 

Tasos’ Steakhouse for pizza, 

burgers, steaks, pasta, fried 

chicken, and more. 

109 High Ave W, Oskaloosa 

Dinner: 

Wood Iron Grille for the 

Wood Iron Original (Iowa’s 

Best Burger, 2019!). 

2214 S 11th St, Oskaloosa 

Dessert: 

Sadie Jane’s for an ice cream 

sundae, dipped cone, or 

variety of ice cream flavors. 

503 N Main St, New Sharon 

Great selection of 

beer, wine & spirits. 

For more dining ideas, check out the dining directory on page 46 or visit mahaskachamber.org. 

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309 A Ave West • Oskaloosa, IA 52577 

PH: 641.672.0869

1 

Words & Photos by Jacob Glandon 

Mahaska County is home to a diverse landscape full 

of amazing vegetation and wildlife. Spread out across 

the county are 21 natural areas managed by the 

Mahaska County Conservation Board, including lakes, 

prairies, forests, and bluffs. In early September, I set 

out to explore these locations and determine which 

five offered the most enjoyable views. Not only did I 

get to experience natural areas all over the county, but 

I also got to see the landscape around me as I drove 

to these places. Mahaska County truly is a beautiful 

county with much more to offer than what meets the 

eye. 

With a blend of forest and prairies, 225 total acres, and over 

3 miles of trails, Cedar Bluffs Natural Area (1) can easily take 

up an entire afternoon to explore. The north end of the trail 

features an overlook with a breathtaking view of the Des 

Moines River. This is even more rewarding after climbing the 

bluffs to get to it. 

Being mostly engulfed by forest makes Quercus Wilderness 

Area (2) a perfect place for turkey, mushroom, and hickory nut 

hunting—and capturing scenic photos of the woods. 

Mahaska 

County 

truly is a 

beautiful county. 

3 

There are very few areas in Iowa—and in the world—like Eddyville 

Dunes Sand Prairie (3). The grass is sandy and cacti dot the trail. 

Animals like ornate box turtles and six-lined race runner lizards 

call this ecosystem their home. On the eastern side is a small 

pond with a wooden bridge—a beautiful spot to see the various 

species of birds that live here. 

4 

Russell Wildlife (4) is a must-see for explorers. It has multiple fire 

breaks that can be used as paths, each of which is greater than a 

1-mile trek. There are five quarries-turned-ponds full of fish, plenty 

of spots to bird watch, and a swinging bridge. At times, it didn’t 

feel like Iowa—but like I’d been teleported to a faraway land. 

A great place to go fishing, White Oak Conservation 

Area (5) has a beautiful lake at its center with a trail 

that winds all around it. 

About the Author/Photographer: 

Jacob Glandon is a William Penn University graduate and 

guest contributor to our 2024 Explore Mahaska guide. 

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am 

24 

24 

Morning 

Support small by shopping at local, independent retail 

stores. Check out the many retail events in 2024! 

facebook.com/ExperienceOskaloosa 

Bike or hike on the 13 mile recreation trail. 

http://www.mcrf.info/ 

Get a fully loaded tea at Untamed Nutrition. 

facebook.com/untamednutritionoski/ 

Get creative at the Oskaloosa Public Library’s 

Makerspace Lab. 

https://www.oskaloosalibrary.org/ 

Indulge in an unforgettable breakfast, if you enjoy an 

evening stay at McNeill Stone Mansion B & B. 

https://www.thestonemansion.com/ 

things to do 

noon 

Lunch 

...in 

Enjoy appetizers at Wood Iron Grill before playing 18 holes 

of golf at Osky Golf. 

https://www.thewoodirongrille.com/menus/ 

New in 2024, gather at Bridget’s Public House for a lunch 

of Irish traditional favorites. 

Play at the Old School Pinball & Arcade or try ax-throwing 

at Ironside Axe Club, both located in Penn Central Mall. 

https://theoldschoolarcade.com/grimes-ia-2/ 

Check out the wildlife exhibits at the Mahaska County 

Environmental Learning Center. 

https://www.mahaskaconservation.com/ 

Pick up a slice of pizza from Breadeaux Pisa and enjoy it 

within walking distance to the historic downtown square. 

https://breadeauxpizza.com/locations/oskaloosa/ 

24 hours...in 

24 

Afternoon 

Enjoy a you-pick event at Barnswallow Flowers. 

Create your own bouquet with seasonal fresh flowers. 

https://barnswallowflowers.com/ 

Shop the Oskaloosa Vendor & Farmers Market. 

https://www.facebook.com/OskaloosaVendorAndFarmersMarket 

Go down the giant slide, play in the corn pit, 

and shoot the apple cannon at Autumn Acres. 

https://www.facebook.com/p/Autumn-Acres-100080121284219/ 

Try out skateboarding tricks at the Urban Skatepark, 

right next to the Mini-Pitch. 

https://www.oskaloosaiowa.org/103/Urban-Park 

Visit Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum and 

explore 15 historical buildings. 

https://nelsonpioneer.org/ 

2024 

Evening 

Unwind with an authentic Italian glass of wine or cup of 

Gelato at Rosso & Wine. 

https://www.facebook.com/RossoandWine/ 

Check out the Southern Iowa Speedway races. 

https://southerniowafair.com/racing.html. 

Grab a meal from Tasos and enjoy it in the historic Trolley 

Stop Alley. https://www.tasososkaloosa.com/ 

Book a unique overnight stay at the Nest, close to 

downtown and the famous Jaarsma Bakery. 

https://oskybetterstay.com/ 

Relax in reclining seats and enjoy a movie at 

Penn Centre Theatre. 

https://www.fridleytheatres.com/movie-theater/ 

oskaloosa-penncentre 

Grab a seasonal flavored cup of coffee at Smokey Row. 

Visit art galleries at Studio Osky and Oskaloosa 

Play 18 holes of disc golf at Edmundson Park or play 18 

https://www.facebook.com/smokeyrowosky/ 

Art Center and Studios. 

New in 2023, Edmundson Park playground features 

holes of golf at Edmundson Golf. 

https://studioosky.art/ https://www.faceofmahaska.com/ 

inclusive swings, slides, and more for all ages. 

https://www.dgcoursereview.com/courses/edmundson-park.514 

38 https://www.edmundsongolf.com/ 

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SCHOOL OF CHOICE 

Comprehensive academic programs 

Diverse extracurricular activities 

Emphasis on individualized learning 

and student growth 

SMALL 

CLASS SIZES 

• 12:1 Student-to- 

Teacher Ratio 

• Average Elementary 

Class Size is 18 

• Average Secondary 

Class Size is 16 

Visit Us 

OskySchools.org 

ENGAGING ALL STUDENTS TO EMBRACE THE 

P O W E R O F L E A R N I N G 

OUR PEOPLE ARE AMAZING 

Dedicated and passionate educators 

Experienced and caring support staff 

Commitment to student success and well-being 

TAKE A TOUR 

Explore state-of-the-art facilities 

See innovative classrooms and 

learning spaces 

Experience our positive and 

welcoming school environment 

“Choosing Oskaloosa Schools 

was the best decision for my child’s education. I love 

the close-knit community and am impressed by the 

caring and qualified teachers.” - Julie Boender, Parent 

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY 

Agriculture 

Beau Geste Farms 

1998 Suffolk Road 


641-673-5664 

DFS Oskaloosa LLC 

2808 South 33rd Street 


641-673-9461 

Grubby’s Farm Fresh 

Produce Market 

1311 A Avenue West 


641-673-9676 

ISU Extension – Mahaska County 

212 North I Street 


641-673-5841 


Cattlemen’s Association 

2391 Ford Avenue 


641-672-2284 

Mahaska County Farm 

Bureau Federation 

214 North G Street 


641-673-3478 

PURIS PROTEINS 

515 13th Ave. E. 


641-672-9651 

Striegel Acres 

2452 Plymouth Avenue 


641-673-4030 

Tassel Ridge Winery 

1681 220th Street 

Leighton, IA 50143 

641-672-9463 

Associate 

Bandstra, Calvin 

Blomgren, Pam 

Brostrom, Beth 

Bruxvoort, Deb and Byron 

Carroll, Saria 

De Groot, Deann and Layton 

Feudner, James 

Foster, Mike and Angella 

Hermsen, Janet 

Kent, Michelle and Charles 

McCulley, Pat 

Produce LTD 

Saxton, Jean 

Rozenboom, Calvin 

Rozenboom, Gary 

Swope, Nancy 

Van Donselaar, Jeff and Vicki 

Van Engelenhoven, Deb 

Automotive 

Arnold Motor Supply 



641-673-8341 

Copeland Auto Body 

1308 17th Avenue East 


641-653-2140 

Dig’s Rod Shop 

2459 Hwy. 92 


641-660-9837 

Jerry’s Pro Collision Center 

717 South 6th Street 


641-672-2681 

Klyn’s Tire 



641-672-2716 

Kraig Ford/Chevrolet 



641-673-8373 

Lappin Tire 

2631 Hwy. 63 South 


641-676-3568 

Oskaloosa Service Center 

201 2nd Avenue East 


641-673-3329 

Sandridge Tire & Auto LLC 

3256 Kirby Avenue 


641-660-3640 

Outer Limits Truck Repair Inc. 

2603 Hwy. 23 


641-673-5007 

Construction 

A ROSE Investments LLC 

205 A Avenue East 


641-569-0733 

Across The Board Inc. 

1001 South Market Street 


641-569-3130 

BESCO Electric 



641-673-5259 

Century Homes of Oskaloosa 

1712 Pella Avenue 


641-672-2344 

Christner Contracting 

17587 Hwy. 34 

Ottumwa, IA 52501 

641-684-0648 

Cunningham Inc. 



641-673-8479 

Curtis Architecture & Design 

3408 Woodland Avenue, Suite 

302 

West Des Moines, IA 50266 

641-814-1500 

db Landscaping 



641-673-5820 

De Bruin Electric 

2378 Hwy. 92 East 


641-673-9820 

Fee’s Construction & Lighting 


641-638-4363 

Hahn Roofing 

701 South 22nd Street 

Fort Dodge, IA 50501 

800-368-7833 

Ideal Ready Mix 

1969 Hwy. 92 West 


641-673-7756 

Lake Painting 

403 East High Street 

New Sharon, IA 50207 

641-637-8015 

Leading Edge Builders 

2356 Hwy. 23 


641-673-8338 

Local Disposal Inc. 

206 West Cherry Street 


641-637-1404 

Musco Sign 

1107 11th Avenue West 


641-673-2863 

Oskaloosa Quality Rental 

2611 Burlington Road 


641-673-4151 

Pro-Line Building Company 

of Iowa 

1385 Hwy. 63 


800-872-2335 

Sereg Builders Inc. 

512 3rd Avenue West 


641-672-1279 

SERVPRO of Oskaloosa/ 

Ottumwa 

201 Osage Drive 

Iowa City, IA 52246 

641-682-0782 

Sha-Ran Enterprises 

914 1st Avenue East 


641-660-8233 

TotalScape Lawn Care 



641-295-1239 

Van Waardhuizen Rentals 

251 Terrace Drive 


641-673-0149 

Education 

(Or Institution) 

Christian Homeschool 

Assistance Program 



641-569-3518 

Indian Hills Community College 

– William Penn Center 

1710 North Market Street 


641-673-0822 

Oskaloosa Christian School 

726 North E Street 


641-672-2174 

Oskaloosa Community Schools 

1800 North 3rd Street 


641-673-8345 

William Penn University 

201 Trueblood Avenue 


641-673-1076 

Entertainment 

& Recreation 

Debbie’s Celebration Barn 

2162 262nd Street 


641-660-5535 

Eddyville Raceway Park 

3260 Merino Avenue 


641-780-3534 

Edmundson Golf & Harvest 

Point Golf Course 

1608 Edmundson Drive 


641-673-5120 

Fine Arts & Cultural Events 

115 1st Avenue West 


641-676-4694 

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Businesses in red supported this guide by purchasing an ad.


George Daily Auditorium, 

Friends of 



641-672-0940 

Izaak Walton League 

2357 Pilgrim Path 


641-660-2819 

Mahaska Community 

Recreation Foundation 

2019 Stadium Drive 


641-672-2499 


Conservation Board 

2342 Hwy. 92 


641-673-9327 

Mahaska County Historical 

Society/ 

Nelson Pioneer Farm & 

Museum 

2211 Nelson Lane 


641-672-2989 

Oskaloosa Public Golf 



641-676-4653 

Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra 

PO Box 301 


641-673-4166 

Southern Iowa Fair 



641-673-7004 

Statesmen Lanes & Recreation 



641-673-6188 

Studio Osky 

212 North Market Steet 


YMCA, Mahaska County 



641-673-8411 

Financial 

Ameriprise Financial 

– Ken Seemann 

310 North 1st Street 


641-673-3545 

Bank Iowa 

1710 3rd Avenue East 


641-673-7400 

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Boyle & Henderson 

1201 High Avenue West 


641-673-4571 

Community 1st Credit Union 



641-673-7243 

Credit Bureau Services of Iowa 



641-673-9427 

Edward Jones – Coffey 



641-673-8691 

Edward Jones – Allmaras 

209 Cornerstone Dr. #209G 


641-673-7930 

Edward Jones – Kain 



641-673-1470 

Farm Credit Services of 

America 

1902 D Avenue West 


800-383-0093 

First State Bank of Lynnville 

102 South Main 


641-637-4196 

Fitzpatrick Financial Services 



641-676-4701 

H & R Block 

109 High Avenue East 


641-673-8588 

Leighton State Bank 

225 Otley Street 


641-628-1566 

Main Wealth Management 



641-638-3520 

McKay Group 



641-673-9448 

MidWestOne Bank 

124 South 1st Street 


641-673-8303 

Moore, Eugene R., CPA 

1701 3rd Avenue East, #7 


641-673-6964 

TDT CPAs and Advisors, PC 



641-672-2523 

TruBank 



641-673-8405 

Twin Cedars Bank 

201 Cornerstone Drive 


641-672-9863 

Welgaard CPAs & Advisors 

916 West 16th Street 

Pella, IA 50219 

641-628-4521 

Government 




641-673-5482 

Oskaloosa, City of 



641-673-9431 

Health 

Animal Health Center 

of Oskaloosa 



641-673-5525 

Care Initiatives Hospice 

– Albia Office 

4 South Main Street 

Albia, IA 52531 

641-932-3488 

Crisis Intervention Services 



641-673-0336 

Crystal Heights Care Center 



641-673-7032 

Enchanted New Moon 



641-676-6199 

Eunoia Counseling 



641-569-8092 

First Resources – Choices 

Drop in Center/Tenco 



641-224-5336 

FocusPoint Chiropractic 



641-673-7096 

Homestead Assisted Living 

& Memory Care 



641-672-1090 

ImpactLife 

1007 Pennsylvania Avenue 


641-682-8149 

Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy 

1412 A Avenue West, Suite A 


641-676-3535 

Lifetime Dental Solutions 

2335 Hwy. 92 East 


641-673-8455 

Lindsay’s Chatterbox 



641-676-6759 

Mahaska Health 

1229 C Avenue East 


641-672-3100 

Mahaska Health Massage 

Therapy 



641-672-3100 

Mahaska Hearing Aid Center 



641-673-5643 

Mahaska Veterinary Clinic 

2348 Hwy. 92 East 


641-673-0431 

New Sharon Medical Clinic 



641-637-2651 

Northern Mahaska 

Specialty Care 

2401 Crestview Drive 


641-673-3000 

NuCara Home Medical 



641-672-2501 

Oskaloosa Care Center 

605 Hwy. 432 


641-676-3414 

Oskaloosa Chiropractic 

211 North J Street 


641-672-2540 

Oskaloosa Vision Center 



641-673-4366 

Osky Dental 



641-673-4845 

Patritto Orthodontics 



641-673-4120 

Re:Generations 



641-200-1165 

River Hills Community 

Health Center 



641-954-9971 

Town Square Dental Care 



641-673-3008 

VandeRee Chiropractic Center 



641-673-7621 

Industry 

Ajinomoto North America, Inc. 

#1 Ajinomoto Drive 

Eddyville, IA 52553 

641-969-4561 

Cablevey Conveyors 

2397 Hwy. 23 


641-673-8451 

Church & Dwight 

2360 Hwy. 23 


641-673-8514 

Clow Valve Co. 



641-673-8611 

Interpower Corporation 

100 Interpower Avenue 


641-673-5000 

Iowa Wood Preservers 



641-673-0451 

Kelderman Manufacturing 

2686 Hwy. 92 


641-673-0468 

Musco Corporation 



641-673-0411 

Musco Mobile Lighting 

2541 Hwy. 23 


641-673-0491 


Pella Security Products, Inc. 

1910 Cordova Avenue 


641-626-3004 

RP Support America 



515-441-6890 

Insurance 

& Real Estate 

Aflac- Kiley Lobberecht 

3256 Kirby Avenue 


641-295-1949 

American Family Insurance 



641-673-8965 

Dennis-Smithart, Mike & Ronda 

12378 Sycamore Road 


641-777-5137 

Five Star Title & Escrow 



641-676-5555 

Hawkeye Real Estate 



641-673-8424 

Inglenook & Norwich 

Apartments 

309 North D Street 


641-673-8508 

Kemble Place Apartments 

302 North 11th Street 


641-673-3320 

Legacy Real Estate Group 

216 North B Street 


641-676-4663 

Linder-Lake Property Group 

Cornerstone Apartments 

105 East Market Street 


641-660-9594 

Mahaska Title-Johnson Abstract 



641-673-5666 

Office, The 



641-676-4225 

Ratcliff & Blake Insurance 

Professionals 



641-673-8603 

RE/MAX Pride Inc. 



641-676-3456 

Rielly Insurance 



641-673-0359 

State Farm – Kelli Steil 



641-673-0088 

Walton Insurance 



641-673-8371 

Media 

KBOE Radio 



641-673-3493 

KIIC Radio 



641-932-2112 

KYOU Fox 15 TV 

820 West 2nd Street 


641-684-5415 

Oskaloosa Herald/Shopper 

219 High Ave. East 


641-672-2581 

Ottumwa Radio KKSI/KRKN/ 

KBIZ/KTWA/KLEE/KOTM 

416 East Main 


641-684-5563 

Steve Shettler Media 

905 West Spring 

Sigourney, IA 52591 

641-799-0677 

Non-Profit 

American Legion 



641-673-4457 

Bethel Baptist Church 



641-673-7623 

Bethesda House, The 

120 South A Street 


641-295-7024 

Central United Methodist Church 



641-672-2564 

Businesses in red supported this guide by purchasing an ad. 

Christian Opportunity Center 

110 B Avenue East 


641-673-9480 

First Assembly of God 



641-672-2503 

Friends of Mahaska 

County Conservation 

PO Box 632 


641-670-0737 

Gateway Church of the Nazarene 

140 Gateway Drive 


641-673-3417 

Golden Goose Club, Inc. 



641-672-2523 

Grant Senior Center 

715 B Avenue East 


641-673-3033 

Imagine the Possibilities, Inc. 



641-673-3459 

Iowa Army National Guard 

2260 US Hwy. 63 


641-673-5223 

Lions Club of Fremont 

215 East Main Street 

Fremont, IA 52561 

712-579-1999 

Lions Club of Leighton 

306 Patch Street 


641-673-4626 

Lions Club of Oskaloosa 



Love INC of Mahaska County 



641-676-3750 

Mahaska Chamber & 

Development Group 



641-672-2591 

Mahaska Co. Habitat for 

Humanity 



641-295-5805 

Mahaska County Veterans 

Affairs 



641-673-7727 

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Olive Tree Family 

Resources Inc. 



641-295-9997 

Optimist Club of Oskaloosa 


641-660-6310 

Oskaloosa Eagles #276 



641-673-4227 

Oskaloosa Rotary Club 


641-672-2344 

PFLAG Oskaloosa 



Rollin Oldies 

PO Box 217 


641-660-0512 

St. James Episcopal Church 

207 South 3rd Street 


641-673-4218 

St. Paul Congregational United 

Church of Christ 



641-673-7206 

Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter 

1716 Pella Avenue 


641-673-3991 

United Way of Mahaska County 



641-673-6043 

VFW Post 2237 & Auxiliary 



641-673-3051 

Vital Ministries 



641-660-7715 

Youth for Christ 



641-673-3187 

Professional 

Broerman, Lindgren and 

Denny Law Firm 



641-673-8336 

Crookham-Johnson Law Office 



641-676-4225 

Garden & Associates 

1701 3rd Avenue East, #1 


641-672-2526 

Heslinga, Dixon & Hite 



641-673-9481 

Matthew B. Moore, The Law 

Offices of 



641-676-9481 

Palmer Law Firm 



641-673-7589 

Taylor Management Systems, Inc 



641-670-7851 

Retail 

Bailey Office Outfitters 



641-673-7896 

Barnswallow Flowers 

2560 Hwy. 23 


612-280-8709 

Betsey’s Boutique 



641-676-7979 

Book Vault 



641-676-1777 

Brown’s Shoe Fit 



641-673-7295 

Cellular Advantage (US Cell) 

1107 A Avenue West, #2 


641-672-1028 

Cork and Bottle 



641-672-0869 

Crouse’s House of Flowers, Inc. 



641-673-8468 

Eagle’s Nest Christian Bookstore 



641-673-8776 

Envision Art Gallery 

(aka NV Design) 



563-299-3742 

EZ Sales & Rental 



641-673-0358 

Fareway 

311 3rd Avenue West 


641-673-7288 

Gardner-Collier Jewelry 

200 High Avenue West #7 


641-673-7449 

Highway Liquors & Tobacco 

2278 Hwy. 63 North 


641-295-0215 

Home Plate Sports Cards 

1516 A Avenue East, Suite B 


641-676-1516 

Hunter’s Gift & Coffee Cafe 



641-673-9911 

Hy-Vee Food Store 

110 South D Street 


641-673-8663 

Hy-Vee Pharmacy 



641-673-8663 

Love INC Thrift Shoppe 

200 High Avenue West #1 


641-676-4074 

Mahaska County Outreach 



641-672-2908 

Mahaska Drug 



641-673-3439 

McCloud Water Systems 

209 A Avenue West, Suite 1 


641-673-4939 

Modern Floor Covering 

215 Hwy. 432 


641-672-2303 

North Creek Antiques 

1245 Hwy. 163 


641-660-0381 

Oskaloosa True Value 



641-673-5984 

PJ1 Customs LLC 

708 Mill Street 


641-980-0432 

Penn Central Regional Mall 



641-673-9414 

Scanlon Bait & Tackle 



641-660-2877 

Scotch Hill Christmas Trees 



641-672-2086 

Shag T-Shirts and More, LLC 

200 High Avenue West, #23 


641-676-4438 

Stam Greenhouse 

2421 Hwy. 92 


641-672-1437 

Sunnyslope Greenhouse 

1623 Hwy. 163 


641-626-3702 

Swim’s Sports & Engraving 



641-673-6779 

Tractor Supply 

1508 3rd Avenue East 


641-673-0283 

Van Roekel Appliance & Services 

2422 Hwy. 92 East 


641-673-4427 

Wal-Mart 



641-673-3839 

Salon 

Fringe Boutique Salon 

804 South Market Street Suite A 


641-676-3764 

Hair Designers Spa & Boutique 

1210 B Avenue West 


641-673-5170 

Stella’s Salon & Boutique 



641-676-5044 

Services 

Access Systems 



641-676-4335 

Bates Funeral Chapel 



641-673-7366 

BirdsEyeDesign 

2138 263rd Street 


641-660-2660 

Broom’s Inc. 

403 North L Street 


641-295-2077 

Butler’s Charcoal Ridge 



641-777-0462 

C.L. Barnhouse 

205 Cowen Avenue 


641-673-8397 

Doty’s 



641-673-4173 

Esthetics by Lily 



641-790-0357 

Hart Beat Music Services 

316 Northshore Dr. 


641-629-0014 

Highway 63 Enterprises 

2696 Highway 63 


319-331-9098 

JC’s Johns 



641-672-9386 

Jeremy Empie Web Design, LLC 


641-295-4844 

Langkamp Funeral Home 

and Crematory 



641-672-2181 

Mama Maids Cleaning Services 

502 East 3rd Street 


641-651-0350 

MAV Bookkeeping Solutions 

LLC. 

307 North Davis Street Apt. 5 

Bloomfield, IA 52537 

641-715-7775 

Midwest Sanitation & Recycling 

701 Hwy. 432 


641-673-0001 

Mindy’s Suds and Duds 


641-980-2959 

Mobile Device Repair 



641-295-1658 

Neapolitan Labs 

PO Box 8242 

Des Moines, IA 50301 

515-999-5221 

Pella Printing 

1190 West 16th Street 


641-628-4941 

Pella Technology Services 

704 East 3rd Street 


641-204-0383 

Pure Pressure Washing Services 

214 North D Street 


641-660-0954 

QQGIS Consulting 



641-295-3034 

Sam’s Groom Room Inc. 



641-569-9311 

Sara’s Quickie Delivery 



641-638-0756 

Shadowland Kennels 

Obedience & Boarding 

2501 Galeston Avenue 


641-673-5491 

SIEDA Community Action 



641-329-4336 

Silver Elements 

2611 Hwy. 23 South 


641-660-4794 

Utilities 

Mahaska Communication 

Group (MCG) 



641-676-1000 

Mahaska Rural Water 

Systems 

401 B Avenue West 


641-673-8851 

Mediacom 

Communication Corp. 



855-633-4226 

MidAmerican Energy 



888-427-5632 

Wholesale 

Mahaska 

1407 17th Avenue East 


641-673-3481 

NoCoast Beer Co. 

1407 17th Avenue East, 

Suite B 


641-673-3481 

LODGING 

ARI- A Better Stay 

oskybetterstay.com 


609-847-6955 

Barnswallow Cottage 

Airbnb.com/h/ 

thebarnswallowcottage 

612-280-8709 

Budget Inn 



641-673-8333 

Econo Lodge 



641-673-8351 

Eddyville Inn & RV Park 

601 Main Street 


641-505-1095 

EverSpring Inn & Suites 



641-676-6000 

Fairfield Inn & Suites 

2325 Coal Mine Loop 


641-676-7600 

Lake Keomah State Park 

2720 Keomah Lane 


641-673-6975 

Mahaska County Conservation 

2342 Hwy. 92 


641-673-9327 

McNeill Stone Mansion B&B 



641-990-3521 

Oskaloosa Motel 

2278 Hwy. 63 North 


641-673-8641 

Southern Iowa Fairgrounds 



641-673-7004 

Super 8 



641-812-2253 

Twin Oaks Retreat 

1746 Bayard Avenue 


641-780-4802 

Village in Eddyville, The 

708 Mill Street 


440-361-5157 

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FOOD DIRECTORY 

Asian Buffet 



641-673-3888 

Barnes City Longhorn Saloon 

405 Broadway Street 

Barnes City, IA 50027 

641-644-5145 

Grate Expectations Catering 

& Cafe 



641-676-3388 

Honeybee Camper Co. 

(Food Truck - Reasnor, IA) 

641-780-4980 

Pizza Hut 



641-569-8265 

Pizza Ranch 



641-676-7992 

Tassel Ridge Winery 



641-672-9463 

The Hen House Cafe 

121 Walnut Street 


641-969-4733 

Barnyard Tenderloin Xpress 

(Food Truck - Albia, IA) 

641-660-2022 

Baxter’s Grill 

108 East Main Street 

Fremont, IA 52561 

641-933-4767 

BP – Godfather’s Pizza 

601 South North Merino Avenue 


641-969-5350 

Bridget’s Public House 



641-660-3029 

Breadeaux Pizza 



641-673-9491 

Chick-a-bock Chicken Bowls 

(Food Truck - Tracy, IA) 

954-232-8140 

Chuong Garden 



641-676-8899 

Coffee Closet 



641-637-6700 

Coffee Cruiser LLC 

(Food Truck - Eddyville, IA) 

515-297-2233 

Domino’s 



641-569-9977 

Dr. Salami’s Prescribed Foods 

(Food Truck - Oskaloosa, IA) 

641-670-7429 

Eatery Island 

(Food Truck - Pella, IA) 

641-414-0653 

Fat Cow Creamery 

(Food Truck - Bloomfield, IA) 

641-208-6708 

Ford’s Pub & Grill 

603 Main Street 


641-969-5999 

Frosty Udder 

215 Hwy. 432 


641-673-8999 

Hot Shotz Bar & Grill 



641-672-0502 

Hy-Vee Food Store 



641-673-8663 

Jaarsma Bakery 



641-673-6415 

Jimmy Johns 



641-569-9226 

Julie’s Homestyle Café 



641-673-5306 

Kentucky Fried Chicken 



641-673-8401 

Maid Rite 



641-673-6327 

McDonalds 



641-673-9791 

Melody’s Kitchen 



641-226-4560 

Mi Ranchito (Penn Central Mall) 



641-672-9773 

Mr. Taco 


641-673-5764 

My Eatzz 

(Food Truck - Pella, IA) 

641-629-0605 

Osky Food Park 

(Food Truck Park) 

641-631-0746 

Pho T LLC 

(Food Truck - Knoxville, IA) 

515-202-9769 

Pizza Den 



641-676-6336 

Riverside Family Restaurant II 



641-673-1480 

Rock Island Tap 

206 Rock Island Avenue 


641-676-7625 

Rosso and Wine Pronto 




641-676-8466 

Sadie Jane’s 



641-637-6500 

Scooter’s Coffee 



641-676-7867 

Smokey Row Coffeehouse 



641-676-1600 

SnoBiz (+ Mobile SnoBiz) 



641-295-4327 

Sodexo 

201 Trueblood Avenue 


641-673-1069 

Stop N Go 



641-676-8330 

Subway 



641-673-6709 

Taco Bell 



641-673-2370 

Taco John’s 



641-673-3264 

Tacos Jalisco 


641-980-2025 

Tasos’ Steakhouse 



641-673-3462 

Untamed Nutrition 



515-823-9333 

Welcome Inn Bar & Grill 



641-969-4055 

Wendy’s 



641-673-3973 

Wood Iron Grille 



641-676-3322 

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Businesses in red supported this guide by purchasing an ad.

Left to right: Tom Flaherty, Mahaska County economic development director, Dean Markle, Metal Casting Facility plant manager, Amber Rodgers, project manager Business Development, 

Iowa Economic Development Authority, Dave Krutzfeldt, Mayor, City of Oskaloosa, C. Phillip McWane, chairman of McWane, Inc., Kevin Bense, group president, Waterworks and 

executive vice president, Manchester Tank & Equipment Co., Mark Willett, vice president and general manager of Clow Valve and Amal Eltahir, Oskaloosa city manager. 

CLOW VALVE CO. FORGES FUTURE WITH 

$75 MILLION FOUNDRY EXPANSION 

Recipient of a 2023 Economic Impact Award 

presented by Greater Des Moines Partnership 

For more than a century, Clow Valve has manufactured products critical to our nation’s infrastructure in Oskaloosa. This $75 million investment 

will add 36,000 square feet to our footprint, retain hundreds of jobs and nearly double production output. We proudly call Oskaloosa home and 

look forward to building upon our legacy of manufacturing high-quality, American-made waterworks valves and fire hydrants. 

Thank you to our partners who were pivotal in bringing the capital project to fruition: 

• Iowa Economic Development Authority 

• Greater Des Moines Partnership 

• City of Oskaloosa 

• Mahaska Chamber & Development Group 

• Mahaska County 

www.clowvalve.com

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