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Get the Facts on:
Economic Development
in the Oskaloosa Area
 Executive Summary
Oskaloosa is the county seat of Mahaska County and is situated
at the apex of four arterial highways. Long known as a regional
retail center, Oskaloosa has developed its retail sector to a level
that would normally be found in a city twice its size.
The retail sector is being aggressively addressed through a "Retail
Betterment Campaign" which is utilizing professional consultants.
The Oskaloosa area's industrial base is surprisingly diversified.
Over 30 firms produce such diverse products as pneumatic fastening
devices, high fructose corn syrup, feed conveyance systems, fire
hydrants and water valves, small hand tools and instruments, hydrostatic
drives, soft drinks and bottled water, processed egg products, and
feed additives. Other area firms publish concert band and orchestral
music or supply temporary, mobile lighting systems for athletic
events, motion pictures, and special events.
Oskaloosa and Mahaska County citizens enjoy a superb quality of
life. Three fine higher education facilities, William
Penn University, Vennard
College, and a satillite Indian
Hills Community College, provide the area with numerous cultural
opportunities, diverse educational resources, and a wide variety
of athletic events.
An excellent primary and secondary school system is well-equipped
and the facilities are first-rate. The Mahaska
Hospital is a 77-bed hospital with 27 physicians (including
15 specialists) serving Oskaloosa, Eddyville and the surrounding
area.
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