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Oskaloosa is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 10,938 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Mahaska County. Oskaloosa is the current home of William Penn University and the former home of Oskaloosa College. Vennard College is located in the connected municipality of University Park, Iowa.

There's lots of activities throughout the year in Oskaloosa and Mahaska County from craft shows on the lawn of our beautiful City Square and more nestled in the climate controlled Penn Central Mall to the famous Lighted Christmas Parade. Several festivals are held throughout the year in neighboring communities as well, like New Sharon, Barnes City, and Eddyville.

The George Daily Commmunity Auditorium is a state of the art performance venue that runs full year's season of professional programming in a rural setting in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This 695 seat house provides all the comforts of intimate seating in a single floor facility without all the problems of large city traffic and crowds.

Beginning in April, the Speedway comes alive each Wednesday night with the sound of racing cars. IMCA Modified, Stock and Hobbies participate as they race for the checkered flag.

In July the fairgrounds is the gathering place for one of the largest County Fairs in Iowa. During the Fair, the 4-H and FFA livestock shows and exhibits are exceptional. Here you will also find the largest antique farm machinery display in Iowa.

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