The Center Place (formerly Oskaloosa Community Center) had a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for its renovated meeting facility, The Little Red Barn, near the corner of Washington and Liberty in Oskaloosa on Thursday, February 18, 2010. 

Megan Loving was the winner of the naming contest for The Little Red Barn and had the honor of cutting the ribbon. The same evening, The Little Red Barn was the site of a celebration of the contributions of Sam and Bonnie Harvey to the area, sponsored by the Jefferson County Area Chamber of Commerce. 

The Little Red Barn renovation was the result of hundreds of volunteer hours and contributions by the board and friends of The Center Place.  The Center Place’s Little Red Barn is available for use by area residents beginning February 19. 

Photos: Left - Linda Loving painting The Little Red Barn. Right - Steve Douglas installing the ceiling with Daryl Chess (not pictued).

The Center Place (formerly Oskaloosa Community Center) - built for the community by the community:

To be a place for Jefferson County and surrounding area residents to gather, play, stay fit, and celebrate in an accessible, modern facility.

To serve through planned recreational and educational activities for children and adults.

The Community provided the Board with many dreams and wishes for the activities and facilities to be available in a Community Center.

Our #1 goal is to provide a facility that will serve all age groups within the community and surrounding areas of Jefferson County.

Accessible meeting space for organizations, private parties, weddings, receptions, community, educational and recreational activities are all purposes for the building.


To view a floor plan of the model above, click here.