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Scholar-Athlete Honors to Six Statesmen »

Oskaloosa–A total of six Statesmen women’s soccer players were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Joy Pagel (Sr., Maring-Noviand, Germany, Psychology)…

Dec 8 2025 / Comments Off on Scholar-Athlete Honors to Six Statesmen / Read More »
William Penn Athletics

Statesmen Prevail in Top-Three Matchup Against Rival Grand View »

Oskaloosa–The No. 3 ranked William Penn women’s wrestling team defeated No.2 ranked Grand View for a second consecutive year, winning 29-14 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. In…

Dec 5 2025 / Comments Off on Statesmen Prevail in Top-Three Matchup Against Rival Grand View / Read More »
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Mahaska Health Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Michelle Harban to the Oncology Team »

Michelle Harban Joins Mahaska Health Oncology Team

Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Michelle Harban, ARNP, a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health and oncology/hematology, joining…

Dec 8 2025 / Comments Off on Mahaska Health Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Michelle Harban to the Oncology Team / Read More »

Snowfall Makes 38th Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade Feel Like a Hallmark Movie »

38th Annual Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade.

The 38th Annual Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade turned downtown into a snowy Christmas scene that many people compared to a…

Dec 8 2025 / Comments Off on Snowfall Makes 38th Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade Feel Like a Hallmark Movie / Read More »

Eagles Auxiliary Helps Rotary Christmas Food Baskets Feed Hundreds in Mahaska County »

The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. (photo provided)

The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in…

Dec 5 2025 / Comments Off on Eagles Auxiliary Helps Rotary Christmas Food Baskets Feed Hundreds in Mahaska County / Read More »

Family Displaced After Gas Line Fire; Multiple Agencies Respond on Elba Avenue »

A Mahaska County home destroyed by fire. (photo by Bussey Fire & Rescue)

A Mahaska County family is starting over after a gas line accident led to a serious house fire on Elba…

Dec 5 2025 / Comments Off on Family Displaced After Gas Line Fire; Multiple Agencies Respond on Elba Avenue / Read More »
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Scholar-Athlete Honors to Six Statesmen »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–A total of six Statesmen women’s soccer players were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Joy Pagel (Sr., Maring-Noviand, Germany, Psychology) leads the half-dozen navy and gold athletes with a 3.94 Grade Point Average entering this…

Dec 8 2025 / Comments Off on Scholar-Athlete Honors to Six Statesmen / Read More »

Statesmen Prevail in Top-Three Matchup Against Rival Grand View »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The No. 3 ranked William Penn women’s wrestling team defeated No.2 ranked Grand View for a second consecutive year, winning 29-14 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. In a matchup receiving national attention with multiple bouts featuring two nationally-ranked opponents, WPU (2-0, 2-0…

Dec 5 2025 / Comments Off on Statesmen Prevail in Top-Three Matchup Against Rival Grand View / Read More »

Statesmen Shock No. 2 OKWU, Advance to National Quarterfinals »

William Penn Athletics

Orange Beach, Ala.–The William Penn men’s soccer team delivered one of the biggest upsets of the NAIA postseason Tuesday, knocking off No. 2 Oklahoma Wesleyan 2–0 in the Men’s Soccer National Championship Round of 16. The unseeded Statesmen (13–5–4) now advance to Thursday’s quarterfinal, where…

Dec 5 2025 / Comments Off on Statesmen Shock No. 2 OKWU, Advance to National Quarterfinals / Read More »

Central men fall short in conference basketball opener »

Central Dutch Athletics

LINCOLN, NEB.-The Central College men’s basketball team traveled to Lincoln for its highly anticipated American Rivers Conference opener against Nebraska Wesleyan University on Wednesday, but ultimately fell short with a 67-91 loss. The game was competitive for a large part of the first half and…

Dec 4 2025 / Comments Off on Central men fall short in conference basketball opener / Read More »

Dutch women overcome late deficit to win conference basketball opener »

Central Dutch Athletics

LINCOLN, NEB. – The Central College women’s basketball team traveled to play Nebraska Wesleyan University in the American Rivers Conference opener Wednesday night, winning a thriller 73-70. Central was down 70-63 with less than a minute left before rattling off an improbable 10-0 run to…

Dec 4 2025 / Comments Off on Dutch women overcome late deficit to win conference basketball opener / Read More »

RING LANDS SECOND ICCAC WEEKLY HONOR »

Indian Hills Athletics

December 02, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Sophomore Chiang Ring (Minneapolis, MN/Murray State) of the No. 9 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Basketball squad has been named the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) DI Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week, announced Tuesday afternoon. Ring lands…

Dec 3 2025 / Comments Off on RING LANDS SECOND ICCAC WEEKLY HONOR / Read More »

Three Named CSC Academic All-District Honorees »

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–A trio of William Penn women’s soccer players were honored for strong 2025 seasons in and out of the classroom as they earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators. Eline Wijdicks (Fr., Bennebroek, Netherlands, New Media), with a 4.00 Grade Point Average, Emma Billings…

Dec 3 2025 / Comments Off on Three Named CSC Academic All-District Honorees / Read More »

Stoop Collects Academic All-District Laurel from CSC »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Statesmen men’s soccer player Rob Stoop (So., Bosch en Duin, Netherlands, Exercise Science) has been honored for a strong 2025 season in and out of the classroom as he earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators. Stoop, who owns a 3.89 Grade Point Average,…

Dec 3 2025 / Comments Off on Stoop Collects Academic All-District Laurel from CSC / Read More »

Half Dozen Named NAIA Scholar-Athletes »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–A six-pack of Statesmen football players were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Liam Bryant (Sr., Jackson, Mo., Physical Education) tops the grouping with a 3.98 Grade Point Average, while Nasear Cumberbatch (So., St. Petersburg, Fla.,…

Dec 3 2025 / Comments Off on Half Dozen Named NAIA Scholar-Athletes / Read More »

Five Receive NAIA Scholar-Athlete Awards »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Five members of the William Penn men’s cross country team were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The trio of Andrew Miller (Jr., Le Claire, Iowa, Exercise Science), Sutton Shively (So., Bloomfield, Iowa, Mechanical Engineering), and…

Dec 3 2025 / Comments Off on Five Receive NAIA Scholar-Athlete Awards / Read More »
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Oskaloosa Schools Studying Future in Little Hawkeye Conference »

Oskaloosa School Administration

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa Community School District is taking a hard look at whether it should stay in the Little Hawkeye Conference or move to…

Dec 2 2025 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Schools Studying Future in Little Hawkeye Conference / Read More »
Editorial Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Made in America Manufacturing Tour: Building Jobs and Restoring American Strength

Iowa’s First District is the manufacturing heart of our state, and I was proud to lead a Made in America Manufacturing Tour to showcase the real results we are delivering for workers, businesses, and families. From…

Sep 1 2025 / Read More »
Agendas and Minutes Mahaska County Courthouse

Summary of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda (November 18, 2024)

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The meeting will be live-streamed with…

Nov 16 2024 / Read More »
Events Mahaska County Conservation Board

Upcoming Programs with Mahaska County Conservation

O.W.L.S. – Cookie Decorating (NOTE NEW TIME!) December 12, 2025 1:00-2:00 pm Environmental Learning Center Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of all ages to join the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, December 12,…

Dec 3 2025 / Read More »
Local Sports Austin McCarl Caps Season Title With Victory at Knoxville!

Austin McCarl Caps Season Title With Victory at Knoxville!

Kade Higday is a First Time Winner in Randall Roofing 360’s; Rookie Luke Lane Goes Wire to Wire in Pro Sprints By Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 23, 2025) – Austin McCarl celebrated his fourth career…

Sep 1 2025 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. (photo provided)

Eagles Auxiliary Helps Rotary Christmas Food Baskets Feed Hundreds in Mahaska County

The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. The Rotary Christmas Food Basket project has been running…

Dec 5 2025 / Read More »
Education Students at Oskaloosa High School dive into the beginning stages of building their robots for the 2025-26 robotics competition season, sorting parts, sketching designs, and brainstorming strategies. Supported by a $10,000 grant from Musco Lighting, engineers from the company work alongside students, offering guidance and asking questions that challenge them to think through their ideas, creating a hands-on partnership that blends classroom learning with real-world authentic industry experience.

Robotics Partnership Sparks Innovation in Oskaloosa

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a busy classroom at Oskaloosa High School, students huddle in groups, debate robot designs, sketch parts on laptops, and swap components across tables. The energy is palpable, and thanks to a $10,000…

Nov 26 2025 / Read More »
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Fareway Earns First-Ever Prometheus Award for Technology Leadership

JOHNSTON, IA — Fareway Stores, Inc. celebrated a major milestone this week after earning its first-ever Prometheus Award at the 2025 ceremony hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa. The honor marks a new chapter for…

Nov 14 2025 / Read More »
Lifestyle Leah Bruxvoort Joins Mahaska Health Occupational Health Team

Mahaska Health Adds Experienced Nurse Practitioner Leah Bruxvoort to Occupational Health Department

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Leah Bruxvoort, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, to its Occupational Health team. Leah Bruxvoort is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience, bringing a strong background in occupational…

Nov 26 2025 / Read More »

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