OSKALOOSA — It was double the celebrations downtown as the Oskaloosa Art Center celebrated its 10th anniversary and Trolley Stop Alley reopened and unveiled three new murals on Thursday.
Mural Pays Homage To Oskaloosa’s Music History
Chicago artist Michael Ferrarell stands in front of his completed mural on the north side of the Oskaloosa Square.
Oskaloosa. Iowa – The downtown in Oskaloosa has seen some changes in the past few years. Facades have been updated, and alleys turned into gathering places.
Other changes have come in the form of art. The sculpture tour and now murals to help brighten and tell the story of Oskaloosa have begun to appear in the downtown area.
The art updates have happened due to the work of FACE (Fine Arts and Cultural Events) of Mahaska County.
Jan 1, 2021
Jan 1, 2021
OSKALOOSA â By April, the impacts of the worldwide coronavirus had reached Iowa and our area. As more and more became infected with the virus, residents of the county began dying. COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, would become the stateâs third most deadly disease.
The Herald takes a look back at 2020 in a four-part series. Today, we publish the second part, looking back at what made headlines in April, May and June:
APRIL
Jaylin Vander Wiel and Robi greet a resident of Homestead Assisted Living Facility while making their way around the facility, bringing cheer, on April 1.