Oskaloosa derives its name from Ouscaloosa who according to town lore was a Creek princess who married Seminole chief Osceola. It means "last of the beautiful." (This interpretation of "last of the beautiful" is not correct. "Oskaloosa" in the Mvskoke-Creek language means "black rain" from the Mvskoke words "oske" (rain) and "lvste" (black). "loosa" is an English corruption of the Mvskoke word "lvste". See for example the Wikipedia entry for Tuskaloosa, eponym of the town of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In addition the Mvskoke word "Ouscaloosa" means "Black Water").
The first white settlers arrived in 1835 led by Nathan Boone, youngest son of Daniel Boone who acting on instructions from Stephen W. Kearny selected it to be the first site of Fort Des Moines on a high ridge between what Skunk River and Des Moines River. The ridge was originally called the Narrows.
Oskaloosa, Iowa derives its name from Ouscaloosa who, according to town lore, was a Creek princess who married Seminole chief Osceola. "Oskaloosa" in the Mvskoke-Creek language means "black rain," from the Mvskoke words "oske" (rain) and "lvste" (black). "loosa" is an English corruption of the Mvskoke word "lvste". The first European-American settlers arrived in 1835, led by Nathan Boone, youngest son of frontiersman Daniel Boone. In the late 1800s and early 1900s many of Oskaloosa's present landmarks were built. In 1873 William Penn College was founded as Penn Academy. Also that year the first bandstand was built in the city square. In 1886 the Mahaska County Courthouse was built, and it remains in use to this day. In 1903 the Carnegie Library opened. Also, President Teddy Roosevelt helpe...
published: 17 Aug 2022
Oskaloosa, Iowa: Bird's Eye View
Oskaloosa is filled with history! There are 41 sites in the city that are registered on the National Register of Historic places. Makes sense to us, we've always thought Oskaloosa was memorable.
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Inclusive cafe set to open in Oskaloosa, Iowa
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House Catches Fire in Oskaloosa
House Catches Fire in Oskaloosa
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Man rescued after floating for hours in river near Oskaloosa
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Oskaloosa landlord warned of dangerous building months before deadly fire
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New details released of Oskaloosa woman's murder
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Oskaloosa police chief says standoff at mobile home park ends without injury; one in custody
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Coach, school officials praise Oskaloosa student for quick thinking during meet
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Oskaloosa Iowa Vacant Buildings Registration Program
This video will provide information on the Vacant Buildings Registration Program which was passed by the Oskaloosa City Council on June 19, 2023.
Oskaloosa, Iowa derives its name from Ouscaloosa who, according to town lore, was a Creek princess who married Seminole chief Osceola. "Oskaloosa" in the Mvskok...
Oskaloosa, Iowa derives its name from Ouscaloosa who, according to town lore, was a Creek princess who married Seminole chief Osceola. "Oskaloosa" in the Mvskoke-Creek language means "black rain," from the Mvskoke words "oske" (rain) and "lvste" (black). "loosa" is an English corruption of the Mvskoke word "lvste". The first European-American settlers arrived in 1835, led by Nathan Boone, youngest son of frontiersman Daniel Boone. In the late 1800s and early 1900s many of Oskaloosa's present landmarks were built. In 1873 William Penn College was founded as Penn Academy. Also that year the first bandstand was built in the city square. In 1886 the Mahaska County Courthouse was built, and it remains in use to this day. In 1903 the Carnegie Library opened. Also, President Teddy Roosevelt helped dedicate the YMCA building.
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Oskaloosa, Iowa derives its name from Ouscaloosa who, according to town lore, was a Creek princess who married Seminole chief Osceola. "Oskaloosa" in the Mvskoke-Creek language means "black rain," from the Mvskoke words "oske" (rain) and "lvste" (black). "loosa" is an English corruption of the Mvskoke word "lvste". The first European-American settlers arrived in 1835, led by Nathan Boone, youngest son of frontiersman Daniel Boone. In the late 1800s and early 1900s many of Oskaloosa's present landmarks were built. In 1873 William Penn College was founded as Penn Academy. Also that year the first bandstand was built in the city square. In 1886 the Mahaska County Courthouse was built, and it remains in use to this day. In 1903 the Carnegie Library opened. Also, President Teddy Roosevelt helped dedicate the YMCA building.
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Oskaloosa is filled with history! There are 41 sites in the city that are registered on the National Register of Historic places. Makes sense to us, we've alway...
Oskaloosa is filled with history! There are 41 sites in the city that are registered on the National Register of Historic places. Makes sense to us, we've always thought Oskaloosa was memorable.
Oskaloosa is filled with history! There are 41 sites in the city that are registered on the National Register of Historic places. Makes sense to us, we've always thought Oskaloosa was memorable.
The cafe is meant to serve as a vocational training site for students with developmental disabilities.
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Man rescued after floating for hours in river near Oskaloosa
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Documents from Oskaloosa show landlord Kabal Chauchan told the city that 515 High Avenue East would stay empty after city inspectors found several fire code vio...
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Sophomore Cora Snakenberg used skills learned as a lifeguard to assess the situation, try to stop the bleeding and keep everyone calm as help arrived.
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Oskaloosa, Iowa derives its name from Ouscaloosa who, according to town lore, was a Creek princess who married Seminole chief Osceola. "Oskaloosa" in the Mvskoke-Creek language means "black rain," from the Mvskoke words "oske" (rain) and "lvste" (black). "loosa" is an English corruption of the Mvskoke word "lvste". The first European-American settlers arrived in 1835, led by Nathan Boone, youngest son of frontiersman Daniel Boone. In the late 1800s and early 1900s many of Oskaloosa's present landmarks were built. In 1873 William Penn College was founded as Penn Academy. Also that year the first bandstand was built in the city square. In 1886 the Mahaska County Courthouse was built, and it remains in use to this day. In 1903 the Carnegie Library opened. Also, President Teddy Roosevelt helped dedicate the YMCA building.
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Why so close Big boys in black hats Cowboys with white guns White guns shoot blue white Blue white baptism No buffaloes No Indians No more buffaloes Red sky is falling Blue blood no stalling White heat will strip you No time to run far (refrain 1) Ivan's built a wall of lead 'round his house Nobody can get in or out Running out of food for ammunition Frightened of the darkness Sending out scouts Why hang the fire so close Why hang the fire so close Why hang the fire so close Why so close (refrain 2) Wayne's got a wall that's much more subtle Wore headphones since he was born Watches Ivan through dark glasses Hand on his gun waiting for the storm One false move and we all fall down No funeral games, no such fun Here's your ticket to the party That's what you get for playing with a gun Six-gun so close (refrain 1) Ivan's got a wall of lead 'round his house Nobody can get in or out Running out of food for ammunition Frightened of the darkness Sending out scouts (refrain 2) Wayne's got a wall that's much more subtle Wore headphones since he was born Watches Ivan through dark glasses Hands on his gun waiting for the storm Why stand the fire so close (Why) Why stand the fire so close (Why) Why stand the fire so close (Why) Why?
OSKALOOSA — Coming off a season-low in points on Friday against Newton, the Oskaloosa girls basketball team was back in their home gym on Tuesday as they hosted Ottumwa for a non-conference matchup. The home rims were much friendlier and ... .
OSKALOOSA — It was a tale of two halves for Oskaloosa as they battled Ottumwa in a non-conference hoops bout on Tuesday night. The Indians held a double digit lead at the half before Traevious Brown led a comeback charge ... .
PELLA — Eight students from PellaHigh School and Pella Christian High School took part in Bucks for Baskets by shooting layups, free throws, three pointers and half court shots to earn a donation from Marion CountyBank. The event ... .
PELLA — Pella author and columnist Carol Van Klompenburg has written a book on the hidden gems in her home entitled “A World in a Grain of Sand. LivelyLittle Stories of Household Stuff.” This 166-page book explores memories of ... .
Jan. 10—OSKALOOSA — Probably the most striking thing for two foreign education leaders as they toured the OskaloosaHigh School Tuesday was the comparative vastness of its resources and size ... .
Jan. 9—OSKALOOSA — Whoever gets the job of city manager for Oskaloosa, it will come with a salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 a year, making them among the top earners for that position in the state ... .
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