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William Penn Places Eighth in Heart Commissioner’s Cup »

Oskaloosa–A total of 11 teams finished in the top four to guide the William Penn athletics department to a spot in the middle of the grouping as the final 2024-2025…

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Smith Earns Second-Team All-America Award from NAIA »

Oskaloosa–Laila Smith (So., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) collected one final accolade for her outstanding 2025 campaign as the NAIA announced its All-America softball teams Tuesday. Smith was one of 20…

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Second Open Records Complaint Accepted Against Oskaloosa School District »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) has accepted a second formal complaint against the Oskaloosa Community School…

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Mahaska Health Lab Expansion Boosts Speed, Accuracy for Local Patients »

Members of the Mahaska Health laboratory team stand inside the newly expanded lab space, which features updated diagnostic equipment and streamlined patient services. The lab now processes more than 700,000 tests annually, helping providers deliver faster results and more efficient care.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska Health is finalizing a years-long laboratory upgrade that will significantly shorten the turnaround time for test…

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USS Oskaloosa: Iowa’s Quiet Workhorse of World War I »

USS Oskaloosa - Probably photographed soon after completing construction in December 1918. She was in commission from December 1918 to February 1919. (image by U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command.)

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — While the world reeled in the final throes of World War I, a newly-built cargo freighter quietly…

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Iowa’s New Fireworks Law Brings Expanded Rights — And Raises Concerns for Veterans with PTSD »

Pictured is the Barnhart family enjoying the fireworks from the soccer fields located on the grounds of the Lacey Sports Complex. (Barnhart photo)

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Iowans will have more freedom than ever before to light consumer fireworks this summer, as a new…

Jun 29 2025 / Comments Off on Iowa’s New Fireworks Law Brings Expanded Rights — And Raises Concerns for Veterans with PTSD / Read More »
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NM Shuts Out Belle Plaine »

North Mahaska Warhawks

BELLE PLAINE – Experience outdone youthfulness as North Mahaska rolled past Belle Plaine 11-0 in four innings Wednesday. The visiting Warhawks sent 17 batters to the plate in the opening inning and scored eight runs. Junior Maddie Doonan rung up Belle Plaine’s freshman pitcher for…

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NM Holds of EBF »

North Mahaska Warhawks

EDDYVILLE – North Mahaska built a 5-run lead in the seventh inning and then held off Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont’s charge for an 8-7 victory on Tuesday in nonconference softball action. North Mahaska scored scoring in the first inning after Olivia Ridgeway singled and came home on Kaylia…

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Oskaloosa Varsity Indians couldn’t keep up with Panthers and fell 6-0 on Tuesday. »

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by Jeffrey Ferstein Newton earned the win for the Panthers. The pitcher allowed five hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out three and walking three. Lukas Toubekis took the loss for the Oskaloosa Varsity Indians. The pitcher went four and two-thirds innings, giving…

Jun 12 2025 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Varsity Indians couldn’t keep up with Panthers and fell 6-0 on Tuesday. / Read More »

NM Blasts EV »

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NEW SHARON – North Mahaska used a big first inning to roll past English Valleys 12-0 in five innings. The Warhawks tallied eight in the first inning and two in each of the next two frames. NM limited English Valleys to just one hit. Dan…

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Warhawks Win big over English Valley 12-2 »

North Mahaska Warhawks

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s softball team took advantage of 10 hits and six English Valleys errors to post a 12-2 South Iowa Cedar League victory Monday. English valley got on the board in the top of the first inning after Aubrey Achenbach walked. With…

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Oskaloosa Indians Secure Win Against Pella Christian Eagles »

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by Jeffrey Ferstein Oskaloosa Indians were triumphant over Pella Christian Eagles 13-8 on Monday. Oskaloosa Varsity Indians got on the board in the top of the third inning after Pella Christian Varsity Eagles committed an error, and Jaden DeRonde walked, each scoring one run. Pella…

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William Penn Places Eighth in Heart Commissioner’s Cup »

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–A total of 11 teams finished in the top four to guide the William Penn athletics department to a spot in the middle of the grouping as the final 2024-2025 Heart of America Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings were released Monday. The Statesmen placed eighth…

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NM Boys Fall Twice at EBF Tourney »

North Mahaska Warhawks

EDDYVILLE – North Mahaska lost a pair of nonconference baseball games Saturday at the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont round robin. The Warhawks lost 18-10 to Pella Christian, then dropped an 8-2 decision to EBF. Game one was a wild slugfest as the teams combined for 17 hits, 15…

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Osky split in a double header with Norwalk on Friday. Here’s a recap of the games: »

Oskaloosa Indians

by Jeffrey Ferstein Game 1 Both teams were strong on the hill on Friday, but Oskaloosa Varsity Indians defeated Norwalk Varsity 3-1. Linus Morrison started the game for the Oskaloosa Varsity Indians and recorded 17 outs. Morrison struck out 10 batters on the day. The…

Jun 9 2025 / Comments Off on Osky split in a double header with Norwalk on Friday. Here’s a recap of the games: / Read More »

Tyler Courtney Holds Off Day by .037 of a Second at Knoxville! »

Knoxville Speedway 2019 (photo by Monte Goodyk)

Tasker Phillips Goes Wire to Wire in Randall Roofing 360’s; Chase Young Claims Pro Sprints Main by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 7, 2025) – Tyler Courtney passed the red hot Ryan Timms and held off a closing Corey Day to win the 410 feature…

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NM Shuts Out Belle Plaine »

North Mahaska Warhawks

BELLE PLAINE – Experience outdone youthfulness as North Mahaska rolled past Belle Plaine 11-0 in four innings Wednesday. The visiting Warhawks sent 17 batters to…

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Editorial Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks to reporters at a Statehouse forum Jan. 4, 2022, sponsored by the Iowa Capitol Press Association. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Reynolds’ open-records lawsuit against the Register is disturbing and dangerous

by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 28, 2025 Gov. Kim Reynolds’ lawsuit against the Des Moines Register is both unusual and dangerous for open government in Iowa. Reynolds announced last week that she was filing…

Apr 30 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 Emergency personnel and high school students put on a mock accident every year to warn of impaired driving.

Emergency Responders, Medical Helicopter, and Oskaloosa Students Team Up for Life-Saving Lesson

Event: Mock Car Wreck with emergency helicopter landing Date/Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Oskaloosa High School, 1816 N 3rd St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 (North Parking Lot) OSKALOOSA, IOWA—Oskaloosa High…

Apr 24 2025 / Read More »
Local Sports Knoxville Speedway 2019 (photo by Monte Goodyk)

Tyler Courtney Holds Off Day by .037 of a Second at Knoxville!

Tasker Phillips Goes Wire to Wire in Randall Roofing 360’s; Chase Young Claims Pro Sprints Main by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 7, 2025) – Tyler Courtney passed the red hot Ryan Timms and held off…

Jun 9 2025 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations Mahaska Chamber and Development 100 years.

Mahaska Chamber Celebrates 100 years as a Chamber of Commerce

The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is celebrating 100 years of being a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—August 30, 1924 to August 30, 2024. There will be an open house on Friday, August 30,…

Aug 23 2024 / Read More »
Education Kindergarten students at Oskaloosa Elementary work in small groups during a literacy block, supported by a team of educators who rotate into the classroom to provide individualized instruction. The collaborative model is credited with dramatic gains in reading proficiency.

Literacy Leap in Little Learners

Oskaloosa Elementary Sees Literacy Soar with New Teaching Model OSKALOOSA, Iowa — At Oskaloosa Elementary School, reallocating an additional educator from pulling students out of the classroom to pushing extra teachers into the classroom has led…

May 13 2025 / Read More »
Local Businesses MidWestOne Bank

The MidWestOne Foundation Awards Grants to Support Community Initiatives

IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank (the “Bank”), awarded 15 grants totaling $160,000 that will support local communities in which we serve,…

Apr 26 2025 / Read More »
Lifestyle Health screenings were a major part of Mahaska Health Men’s Health and Tractor Ride on Saturday.

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 6th Annual Men’s Health Event and Tractor Ride

Mahaska Health is excited to invite the community to its 6th Annual Men’s Health Event and Tractor Ride. Each year, Mahaska Health recognizes June as National Men’s Health Month, by providing an opportunity for community members…

Jun 13 2025 / Read More »

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